5 things you need for a great 2017 Homecoming

Baby animals? Check. Talent Show? Of course. Neon scrunchies and NKOTB t-shirts? Obviously.

By Megan Bradshaw on October 25, 2017

Check out the Towson University Instagram account for a contest to win a $25 Cheesecake Factory gift card! Post a photo showing your TU Homecoming must-haves and tag #TUEssentials.

1. A Homecoming t-shirt.

2016 Homecoming t-shirt

 

TU's Homecoming committee has packed the week full of fun activities. Did you see the baby chicks at the petting zoo? Did you Dance the Madness? Ready for the block party? Want a cool Homecoming t-shirt? The party is here on the West (Village) side.

 The full schedule

2. TU swag.

TU hat, sunglasses and water bottle

 

Show your TU pride all week with TU gear. Pick some up at the UStore if you need it. But you shouldn't need it. You should already have it!

3. The TU Marching Band.

A clarinet and a trombone

 

Approximately 260 students - including guard, electronic ensemble, and front ensemble (pit percussion) - make up The World Famous TU Marching Band. Did you know they have a corporate sponsor? 

4. Foam spirit fingers.

Foam finger and pom

 

The TU football team takes on Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. at Unitas Stadium. All students get in free with their OneCard.

Gameday Central 

5. And we'll never (all) be royals...

Homecoming ticket and pom

 

There are eight Tigers vying for a Homecoming crown: Wayne Nichols, DJ Burke, Ethan Williams, Leroy Hyson II, La-Chelle Dickenson, Madison Scanlon, Elaina Schilling, and cheerleading team captain Lauren Dell'Arciprete. The pageant takes place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 in West Village and the court will be crowned at halftime of the football game on Saturday.