Alumni & Community Homecoming Events
Homecoming at UWG is a time to bring together the people who love UWG most, including alumni, friends, supporters, and community members. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration!
Email alumni@westga.edu to have your Homecoming 2023 event added!
Register below for homecoming events!
Signature Alumni & Friends Events
Alumni & Friends Tailgate
Saturday, October 21
Join us at 4:00 p.m. under "The Big White Tent" near Wolf Plaza!
Registration is $15 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
Includes beer, wine, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 20
Line Up starts at 5:00 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The whole community is invited to line Maple Street in front of UWG for the best viewing opportunity.
The parade starts near UWG's College of Education, turns down Maple Street, and then turns left by McDonald's to go back through the UWG campus to Love Valley.
Beer and Wine Tasting
Friday, October 20
Following the parade (7:00 p.m.) in the Campus Center Atrium, with the Homecoming Pep Rally event.
$15 registration includes 6 tasting tickets. Must be 21 or older to participate in tastings.
Parade Watch Party
Friday, October 20
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Front Campus Drive (next to sidewalk, in front of Cobb/across the street from Chi Phi!)
Pizza and non-alcoholic drinks are free starting at 5:30 p.m.
$10 for 3 drink tickets–leftover tickets may be used at the beer and wine tasting! Must be 21 or older to purchase drink tickets.
After parade passes, head to the Campus Center for the beer/wine tasting!
NEW! Local Ties "Love Valley Lager" Release Meet-Up
Thursday, October 19
6:00-9:00PM
Local Ties "Love Valley Lager" Release Meet-Up
Free! Join us as we celebrate the new release of “Love Valley Lager” at Local Ties!
Homecoming Pep Rally
Friday, October 20
At Love Valley and Campus Center Back Patio
Following the Homecoming Parade
Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
Homecoming Game
Saturday, October 21
UWG vs. vs North Greenville
Kickoff 6:00 p.m. at University Stadium
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More Alumni & Friends Events
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 2:00-8:00PM | University Stadium Tailgate Area
Alumni & Friends, you're invited to join the UWG Black Alumni Network for their annual Homecoming Tailgate at University Stadium.
Registration includes food and open bar.
Register early for the best price!
We are excited to announce the College of Education Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 21. Families are welcome!
Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Our tent is located directly behind Wolf Plaza.
Tailgate starts at 3:00PM. Kickoff is at 6:00PM.
We look forward to seeing everyone on October 21!
Calling all Wolves' Softball alumni!
The University of West Georgia softball program is planning the return of the annual Alumni Game as a part of Homecoming 2023.
There is no cost to play in the game and your participation in the game will include tickets to the Homecoming Football game.
Deadline to sign up will be October 14.
For more details, contact ikane@westga.edu.
Join fellow UWG Greek Alumni for a social following the Homecoming football game.
The fun starts after the Homecoming football game upstairs at Irish Bred Pub, Carrollton, GA.
Participants will purchase their own food and drinks. Alumni from all UWG Greek organizations are invited!
Date: Thursday, Oct. 19
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Location: The Coliseum
Full Details on Wolf Connect
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 17
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Location: Campus Center Ballroom
Full Details on Wolf Connect
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: Begins at 7:30am
In celebration of National Walk to School Day/Pedestrian Safety Month.
Open to Carrollton City Students, grades 6 - 12, and Carrollton supporters.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Two of UWG Soccer's three remaining games will take place on Homecoming Weekend! The Wolves will take on West Florida on Friday, October 20, at 5PM followed by a Sunday, October 22, match with Spring Hill at 1PM as UWG Soccer celebrates Senior Day at University Field. All matches are free to see, so come on out and support the Wolves!
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 4:00-6:00PM | University Stadium
Join us on Saturday, October 21, at the RCOB Homecoming 2023 Tailgate in partnership with UWG Alumni & Friends!
The first 50 people to register will receive complimentary tickets to the UWG Alumni Homecoming tailgate, which includes food, non-alcoholic drinks, beer, & wine.
Pick up your UWG and RCOB Homecoming swag at the RCOB tailgate, and then head over to the Alumni tent for food and drinks!
Tailgate starts at 4:00PM. Kickoff is at 6:00PM.
*Game tickets not included.
hotels for homecoming weekend
- Courtyard by Marriott Carrollton
180 Barnes Avenue
Carrollton, GA 30117
*Use code 8WG for alumni & friends discount
- Holiday Inn Express Villa Rica
100 Cooley Way
Villa Rica, GA 30180
*Book via this link for alumni & friends discount
Other Recommended Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1545 US Hwy 27
Carrollton, GA 30117
- Hampton Inn
102 S Cottage Hill Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
- Hampton Inn
28 Price Creek Rd.
Bremen, GA 30110
Homecoming 2023 T-shirts
