Homecoming Court Application - 2026
Congratulations on your nomination for this year's Homecoming Court. This is a meaningful recognition — and a reflection of the strong respect and admiration your peers on campus have for you. We’re excited to learn more about you through this application. All materials must be submitted by Friday, June 12, at 11:59 p.m. or your nomination will be forfeited.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Mobile Number
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M Number
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Academic College(s)
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Major(s)
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Year in School
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Nominating Organization
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Please select the title for which you have been nominated:
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Homecoming Queen
Homecoming King
1. “Strength in Unity” and “Seek the Highest” are just university mottos until you live them out. Describe a time at UC when your involvement pushed you outside your comfort zone — whether through leadership, service, or collaboration. How did that moment increase your connection to the university and connect to one of the mottos listed above? (350 Word Maximum)
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2. Bearcats are known for building the future — on campus and after graduation as alumni. If you could create a new UC initiative, tradition or event, what would it be and why? How does this idea reflect something you’re passionate about, and how would it positively impact the UC community? (350 Word Maximum)
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3. Five years after graduation, you’re back on campus for Homecoming weekend. In what ways do you hope to be engaging with the university community as an alumnus? What personal or professional successes would you be excited to share, and how do you hope to give back — whether through mentorship, collaboration, or support for causes that mattered to you as a student? (350 Word Maximum)
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4. The role models we meet at UC often shape who we become. Think about a meaningful relationship you’ve formed at UC — whether with a mentor, professor, advisor, staff member, or alumnus. What lesson did you learn from that person, and how has it influenced the way you show up for others? (350 Word Maximum)
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5. UC is home to thousands of unique journeys. What perspective or experience do you bring to campus that you believe others can learn from — and how have you used it to build connections, challenge assumptions, or create space for others? (350 Word Maximum)
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Authorization to Release Student Records
To confirm eligibility to continue in the Homecoming Court selection process, the UC Alumni Association must verify that each applicant is in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University of Cincinnati. This includes confirming a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and ensuring there are no active disciplinary sanctions.
Please review the statement below and check the box to authorize the release of your academic, disciplinary, and enrollment records for the sole purpose of eligibility verification:
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I give my permission for the release of my academic grades, disciplinary records, and current enrollment status to the UC Alumni Association for the purpose of certifying my eligibility as a candidate for Homecoming Court. I understand that to be eligible, I must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good disciplinary standing with the University.
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