HOMECOMING COURT & ROYALTY
A highlight of the Homecoming football game, the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King has long been a cherished tradition at the University of Houston. From Mary Ray Curry receiving the first crown in 1946 to Lynn Eusan’s historic recognition as the first African-American Homecoming Queen in 1968, this moment has continued to reflect the values and evolution of our campus community.
Today, the Homecoming Court honors ten outstanding students who embody the spirit of UH through their leadership, character, communication, and creativity. These individuals are more than just campus leaders—they're role models. The two students elected as the 2024 Homecoming Royalty will proudly represent the pride, excellence, and diversity that define the University of Houston.
Interested in participating?
- Nominated by a Registered Student Organization
- Must be a Junior or Senior
- Must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student
- Must be in good standing with the University
- Must not have been on the Homecoming Court in previous years
Applications will be available on Get Involved. No late applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will also include a section for a photo and 4-5 sentence biography. If you are selected to the court, your photo and biography will be put on the UH Homecoming website and Homecoming Gazette. You may include things such as your name, classification, major, campus involvement, hobbies, interests, etc. On the application you must indicate whether you are running as a male or female candidate, so please select the gender with which you identify.
A panel of preliminary judges will review each application. The panel will consist of University faculty, staff and students. Applications will be scored on written essays and resume.
Candidates will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges and will be notified by Monday, September 30th, 2024, regarding an interview. Interviews will be held on Friday, October 4th, 2024.
Candidates will be judged on the following:
- University involvement in activities and organizations
- Academic pursuits, interests, and achievements
- Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities
- Personal presentation
- Enthusiasm and sincerity