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Tuesday
October 14
Wednesday
October 15
Thursday
October 16
Friday
October 17
Saturday
October 18
2025 Events
Homecoming Kickoff & Color the campus
Monday, October 13th | 1:00PM - 5:00PM | Marshall Student Center Atrium & Amphitheater
Join us as we kick off USF Homecoming Week and help us paint the town green and gold at the 2025 Homecoming Kickoff & Color the Campus event! Come with your friends to prep campus for Homecoming by painting windows in the Marshall Student Center and strategic locations around campus. See performances and speeches from the President, Rocky D. Bull, Herd of Thunder, and USF Spirit Squad as we kickoff Homecoming week with activities, giveaways, and food. This event is free for USF students and the community.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
charit-a-bull food drive
Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 17 | Donations Accepted at the Marshall Student Center
Drop off non-perishable donations to The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement (MSC 1300). All donations go to the Feed-A-Bull Pantry on campus.
High Need: Tuna or salmon, Peanut butter, Breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, etc.), Rice, Pasta,
Pasta sauce, Canned soup, Hygiene products
Medium Need: Snack items (popcorn, pretzels, etc.), Microwavable meals, Mashed potato or stuffing
mix, Canned fruit, Canned vegetables
Less Need: Mac and cheese, Ramen
Sponsored and brought to you by The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
Homecoming University Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 14th | 7:30PM - 9:00PM | MSC Ballroom
Attend this year’s Homecoming University Lecture Series, where we bring a notable speaker to campus for a moderated Q&A session, with time for audience questions at the end. Featured speaker will be announced soon! This event is free for USF students.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
Bull Market
Wednesday, October 15th | 9:00AM - 2:00PM | MSC Plaza
Bull Market has become one of the largest and oldest traditions at USF. Bull Market hosts a combination of student organization, USF departments, Tampa Bay businesses and not-for-profits at an open air, weekly market to promote their events and services to the student population at USF.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Marshall Student Center
Homecoming Ball & Royalty
Wednesday, October 15th | 7:30PM - 11:00PM | MSC Ballroom
USF Homecoming invites you to join the 2025 Royal Court at the Homecoming Ball! Enjoy a night of refreshments, dancing, and celebration as we crown the USF Homecoming Royalty.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
Homecoming Carni-Bull & Concert
Thursday, October 16th | 5:00PM - 11:00PM | Lot 35
Join us in USF Parking Lot 35, where you can enjoy plenty of rides, food, and performances! There will be a variety of family-friendly and adult rides for all ages to enjoy. All rides/games are free, and food will be available for purchase. Featured concert headliner will be announced soon!
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
Running of the Bulls Parade
Friday, October 17th | 6:30PM | Watch along Holly Drive, Genshaft Drive and Alumni Drive
The Running of the Bulls Homecoming Parade is an event to remember. Come be a part of a USF tradition and support your favorite student organizations, local businesses, and USF departments! There will be watch parties and lots of fun along the route, so be sure to walk around! It's the perfect environment for families and students alike. Learn more about the route, watch parties, and parking information here.
Interested in having your organization or group participate in the parade? . Campus departments, organizations, and community partners are welcome to register!
Please be sure to review the Parade Handbook for all guidelines and regulations.
This year's Grand Marshal is General (ret.) Frank McKenzie, a retired Marine Corps General who is a renowned expert on global security. The
University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is so fortunate to have him on our team as the Executive
Director of both the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Global and National Security Institute
and the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Center for Cybersecurity.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
muma college of business homecoming parade watch party
Friday, November 8 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Muma College of Business Atrium and Breezeway
Please join us on Friday, October 18 to watch the USF Homecoming Parade at the Muma College of Business from 5-8 pm. There will be free food and beverages from this year’s event sponsors. We will be giving out free t-shirts to registered guests while supplies last. There will also be music provided by Street Laced DJs. We will be watching the parade go by our building at 6:30 pm. We hope you can join us!
usf football vs NAVY: Salute to Service Game
Saturday, October 18th | 12:00 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium
Head over to Raymond James Stadium to support your USF Bulls as they take on Bill the Goat on Saturday, November 9th! Please review this before heading to the game.
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, download the at the Apple Store or on Google Play to get your free student ticket. Need a ride to and from the game? Bulls Blitz is your ride there to support your Bulls! Bus pick-up is from the Marshall Student Center Bus Loop and begins 3 hours prior to kickoff. The last bus leaves the MSC 45 minutes before kickoff. All students must have their USF Student ID.
Bulls Country, . #HornsUp
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Athletics.
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