Royalty

Homecoming Royalty is awarded to a student who serves as a role model of and for the University’s student body. The expectation is that they exhibit qualities such as leadership and upstanding character, as well as a commitment to academic and extracurricular success and contributing to or having a positive impact on campus. The student selected as the Homecoming Royalty should be a positive representation of the University of North Texas student body.

Court

Ten students are selected to represent the University on the Homecoming Court. Click the button below to view past and present Homecoming Court members!

Requirements

In order to be eligible to apply for Homecoming Court, a student must: 

  • Be nominated by a registered student organization or University-Sponsored Student Group (e.g., 
    North Texas Dancers, Intercollegiate Athletic Team, Eagle Ambassadors)
    • Organizations/groups may only nominate one candidate
    • The nominee must be a current member of the organization/group
  •  For Graduate Students:
    • Must have earned 18 UNT credit hours at the time of application
    • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative UNT GPA
  • For Undergraduate Students:
    • Must have earned 30 UNT credit hours at the time of application
    • Must be classified as a Junior or above
    • Must have at least a 2.75 cumulative UNT GPA
    • Must be a full-time student, unless graduating in December 2024
  • Must be currently enrolled
  • Must be in good conduct standing with the University
  • Must not have been on the Homecoming Court in previous years
  • Must not be on the 2024 Homecoming Crew

Recognition

One of the goals of the Homecoming Crew was to increase the prestige of the position and recognition for the student deserving of the honor. As such, Student Activities has committed to recognizing Royalty in the following ways:

  • $200 co-sponsorship for each Court member’s student organization
  • $1,000 one-time funding towards a campus-impact project or activity, approved by appropriate campus entities, that Royalty will help coordinate
  • Brick with Royalty's name installed at the Alumni Pavilion near DATCU Stadium 
  • Digital media campaign promoting Royalty
  • Opportunity to represent the University at speaking engagements

Student Vote

The student vote will take place on OrgSync during homecoming week.