Homecoming Royalty Court is an important part of Bobcat Pride and Traditions. Each year, our Texas State community nominates and selects exceptional student leaders to serve as members of the Homecoming Royalty Court. These student leaders serve as role models and exemplify the qualities of student involvement, academic scholarship, leadership, and community service.
Royalty Court | Application & Information
Important Information, Dates and Deadlines
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Important Dates, Deadlines, & Letters of Recommendation
- Royalty Application Registration Opens: Monday, September 11, 2023
- Royalty Application Registration Closes: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Royalty Application Review: Monday, October 9, 2023 - Friday, October 13, 2023
- Royalty Voting: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - Friday, October 20, 2023
No late entries will be accepted.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to comply with the established guidelines.
Applications submitted without a letter of recommendation will not be considered.
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Students may apply for either Homecoming King or Queen Royalty, or Gaillardian Royalty.
Candidates can only apply to one category (King/Queen or Gaillardian).
Candidates do not have to be a member of an organization.
King/Queen and Gaillardian candidates must have a letter of recommendation from faculty, staff, or an organization executive member.
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Dukes and Duchess Royalty are selected by each residence hall.
Final candidates are submitted to the Homecoming Committee by the Residence Hall Association President by the application deadline.
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Review of applications, Criteria & Letters of Recommendation
All applications will be read by a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff, and graduate students from various parts of campus.
The selection committee will determine the Homecoming Court based on the following criteria:
- Involvement in University activities and organizations
- Academic pursuits, interest, and achievements
- Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities
- Service to the community
Thoughtfulness and skill shown in response to questions.
Applications submitted without a letter of recommendation will not be considered.
King and Queen Court
Process
The top four (4) King Candidates and top four (4) Queen Candidates will be highlighted during Homecoming Week.
The two (2) candidates with the most votes will be elected as King/Queen Royalty and revealed at the Homecoming Game Day Halftime Show.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
- be fully admitted undergraduate students to Texas State University,
- have at least a cumulative Texas State GPA of 2.50 (transfer and institutional credits)
- have completed a minimum of 72 hours of coursework at Texas State (transfer students must complete at least 36 hours of the minimum 72-hour requirement at Texas State) as of the first class day of fall semester.
Gaillardian Court
Process
The top twelve (12) candidates with the most votes will be elected as Gaillardians.
Candidates are revealed via the @sacatxst Instagram account the Friday before homecoming week.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
- be fully admitted undergraduate students to Texas State University
- have at least a cumulative Texas State GPA of 2.5 (transfer and institutional credits)
- have completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at Texas State, but no more than 89 hours as of the first class day of the fall semester.
- Transfer Students: must complete at least 24 hours of the minimum 30-hour requirement at Texas State.
Duke and Duchess
Dukes and Duchesses are selected by individual residential halls. Selected candidates are identified by the Residence Halls Association's Homecoming Committee.
Contact your Residential Hall Council Representative for more information.
Contact your Residential Hall Council Representative for more information.
