Thank you for your interest in applying for 2026 Homecoming Royalty.
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Homecoming Royalty is a tradition that allows the University to honor those students who best represent the spirit of Mizzou. Below are details about the application process. Please read these carefully.
Application process:
- Applications must be submitted via this online form by Monday, July 20 at 11:59PM.
- Greek chapters receive one free nomination. If an organization is submitting more than one application, there is a $25 fee for each additional. (Online Payment Link. Checks accepted as well. Checks can be made payable to Mizzou Alumni Association and turned into or mailed to 123 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211).
- If you are invited to a first round interview, an email with sign-up instructions will be sent out in late July.
- First round interviews are scheduled for August 15 and 16.
- Second round interviews will be held August 30 and 31.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be graduating in either December 2026, May 2027 or August 2027, and must be a full-time student carrying at least 12 credit hours.
- Applicants must have attended MU three consecutive semesters.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (at least 2.5 GPA).
- Anyone who has previously been named Homecoming Top 10 or a Greek Week Finalist is ineligible.
Commitments:
This experience is intended to be memorable, as you represent your organization and the University of Missouri. Although applicants are busy with their respective studies and organizations, applying and serving on Top 10 is an honor and a time commitment. A percentage of coronation points will be rewarded for mandatory events that are planned for Royalty Top 10. A tentative list of all mandatory events is below.
Events
- Applications Available: Monday, April 20.
- Applications Due: Monday, July 20 @ 11:59PM
- First Round Interviews: August 15 and 16.
- Second Round Interviews: August 30 and 31.
- Flag Football: September 13
- Tiger Food Fight: September 18
- Top 10 Banquet: September 18
- Blood Drive Set-Up: September 20
- Blood Drive: September 21-24
- Dome Lighting Ceremony: September 27
- Talent: September 28, 29 and 30
- Campus Decs/Step Show & Spirit Rally: Friday, October 2
- Halftime Coronation: Saturday, October 3
Reminder:
Top 10 candidates may choose one person to escort them on the field during halftime of the Homecoming game. We encourage each candidate to choose a person who has significantly impacted their time here at Mizzou. More details will be provided at a later date.
Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:
HomecomingRoyalty@missouri.edu
Mizzou Homecoming will follow guidelines set forth by the University of Missouri. Should there be any changes regarding 2026 Homecoming, Homecoming Steering Committee students will contact you using the information provided on this form.