Who Can Compete?

Qualifications include all of the following:

• G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher
• In good judicial standing
• Currently enrolled EMU student
• Significantly and active involvement in making a positive contribution at EMU
• Act as a role model for the qualities embraced by the Campus Creed: Integrity, Education, Respect and Relationships.

How Do I Get Started?

Complete the following steps no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011:

• Pay an entry fee of $20.00 to the EMU Ticket Office (locations in Student Center, Quirk Theatre, and Convocation Center) by cash, check, money order, or requisition. Checks are to be made payable to “Eastern Michigan University.” Please write “Homecoming Court” in the memo line of your check.

• Submit a fully completed application to Center for Student Involvement Reception Desk, 3rd Floor EMU Student Center, ATTN: Campus Life along with your receipt from the Ticket Office.
• To nominate someone, use the nomination form, and turn in no later than Thursday, October 6 at Noon.
• Attend the mandatory candidates meeting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct 7, 2011, in EMU Student Center, Room 347.

To download the application, click here .

Expectations for Campaigning

• All contestants are expected to abide by rules of good sportsmanship, standards of good taste, and the Student Code of Conduct throughout the entire course of the court competition.
• Early campaigning through your friends is prohibited.
• Campaigning may not commence until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct 7, 2011. Early campaigning, including social media, is grounds for disqualification.
• Candidates are encouraged to attend various campus events on the Homecoming Week schedule to build visibility and support.

Campaign Obligations

All candidates MUST ATTEND the following:

• Mandatory candidate meeting Friday, Oct 7, 2011at 1 p.m. in EMU Student Center, Room 347.
• A minimum of one additional homecoming week event prior to the close of voting.
• Pep Rally on Thurs, Oct 20, 2011 at TBA. at University Park, where the court will be announced.

Non-attendance at any of these events will be cause for immediate disqualification.

Court Finalist Obligations

All court candidates MUST ALSO ATTEND:

• The half-time show rehearsal (Friday, Oct. 21. TBA).
• The halftime show during the Oct. 22 football game, at which time the Court placements will be announced. Placements will be: Duke and Duchess, Prince and Princess, and King and Queen.

How Is the Winner Determined?

Winners will be determined through points earned in three different ways. Each method will carry weight in determining the overall winner:

1. At various Homecoming Week events, candidates will need to be present (at at least one event) and add EMU spirit to the event.

All members of the University community (students, faculty, staff) may vote online for one king and one queen candidate beginning on Friday, October 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. and ending on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Noon. For a list of candidates and to vote, please go to www.emich.edu/campuselections and follow the appropriate links.

Questions? Contact Campus Life, 3rd Floor EMU Student Center, 487-3045, campuslife@emich.edu