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Follow the Golden Road
This Homecoming, follow the golden road home! No matter where your journey has taken you, the road always leads back to JCSU. Join your fellow Smithites for a week of tradition, celebration, reconnection and Gold and Blue spirit as we celebrate the place that shaped us and will always welcome us home—because there truly is No Place Like Smith!
This year's Homecoming game will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 against Lincoln (Pa.) University.
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Vendor Information
We are excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for the upcoming football season and Homecoming celebrations!
This year, we are offering two separate opportunities for vendors to participate:
🏈 Regular Season Football Game Days
Vendors interested in participating during our home football games should complete the Game Day Vendor Application. These opportunities allow vendors to engage with fans throughout the regular season and showcase their products and services on game days.
🎉 Homecoming Festi-Bull
Homecoming vendors must complete the Festi-Bull Vendor Application, which is specifically designed for our annual Homecoming festival. Festi-Bull is one of the largest and most anticipated events of the year, drawing alumni, students, families, and community members for a day of celebration and entertainment.
How to Apply
Please review the application requirements and submit the appropriate application based on the event(s) in which you wish to participate:
- Game Day Vendor Application – For regular-season home football games
- Festi-Bull Vendor Application – For Homecoming festivities only
Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Early submission is encouraged to secure your preferred opportunity.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus and partnering with you for an exciting football season and Homecoming celebration!
Parking
2026 Homecoming Parking
Homecomings at JCSU always bring out a crowd! With limited parking on campus reserved for students, staff working events, and some season ticketholders, you are strongly encouraged to explore other transportation means to get to campus—including catching the ol’ faithful #7 CATS Bus, carpooling, or using other rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft.
Please note that the CityLynx Gold Line will NOT be operating during the day of Homecoming. CATS will still be operating buses along the line.
Parking in surrounding neighborhoods or unapproved parking lots is at your own risk
JCSU is not responsible or liable for ticketed, booted, or towed vehicles!
To ensure a smooth arrival, we encourage you to come early before the Homecoming Parade.