Two ladies enjoy the festivities under the tent at the Deep Roots festival

Upcoming Events 

Check out the schedule below to see where we'll be this fall and winter! We're expanding our regional events to bring a little GCSU to you while keeping the classic gatherings you know and love. Whether you're making a trip to Milledgeville for Deep Roots or Homecoming or joining us at a regional event, family-friendly gathering, or special celebration, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

GCSU Alumni at Winter WonderLights

Friday, December 12

Explore the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and enjoy a pre-event social at Wire Park.

Winter WonderLights and Wire Park GCSU alumni event

December 2025

DateTimeLocationEvent Details
Friday, December 12
 
5:30 - 8:00 PMState Botanical Garden of Georgia

Athens, GA
Winter WonderLights
Gather your family and friends to join us for a night exploring the State Botanical Garden of Georgia while enjoying holiday music and thousands of twinkling lights. The evening will include a pre-event drop-in social at Wire Park as well.   

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January 2026

DateTimeLocationEvent Details
Thursday, January 85:00 - 7:00 PMAprio Social Hub

Atlanta, GA  
Accounting Alumni Mixer 
If you're an Accounting alumni, you're invited to this special gathering hosted by the GCSU Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. Drop in to meet current student members of Beta Alpha Psi, mingle with alumni, and enjoy conversations with both current and former faculty.  
*This event is hosted by the GCSU Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. 

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Thursday, January 22TBDWashington, DCRegional Alumni Social - Washington, DC 
Save the date for a GCSU alumni gathering in the heart of Washington, DC.

Registration information coming soon!
Friday, January 23TBDAugusta, GARegional Alumni Social - Augusta, GA
Save the date for a GCSU alumni gathering in Augusta, Georgia.

Registration information coming soon!

Homecoming and Alumni Weekend

Thank you for joining us for Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2025! From college open houses to the State of the University, Alumni Awards ceremony to Tent City, this Homecoming weekend was packed with unforgettable moments. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of our alumni return to campus, making new memories and celebrating the Bobcat spirit. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Enjoy some of our favorite photos from the weekend. 

Homecoming Photo Gallery

Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2026

Mark your calendars! Join us for the 2026 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend on February 20 & 21, 2026. We can't wait to welcome you back for a weekend full of events, excitement, and alumni spirit! Stay tuned for more details.

Alumni Events Photo Gallery

Explore photos, relive the memories, and start planning to join us for upcoming events! 

Browse Event Photos
Alumni Photo Gallery Thumbnails

Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association helps preserve the legacy of GCSU by honoring alumni and friends with seven different awards. The distinguished honorees represent just a few of the many alumni who contribute in numerous ways to their fellow alumni, to the university, to their communities, and to their professions.

Recognize Outstanding Alumni

Nominate noteworthy alumni for the Alumni Awards.

Nominations for 2026 are now closed!
Alumni award winners with President Cox