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Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

October 19, 2024 from 12:00pm-3:00pm in Lot E

You and your family are invited to the 2024 Alumni Homecoming Tailgate! Come and celebrate your Red Pride with us before the big Battle of the Valleys game starts at 3:00. Enjoy a cash bar, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, and more! 
 
Being a part of the Legacy Program, be sure to stop by our Legacy Program table to pick up FREE football tickets to the game for everyone who has registered, as well as an extra giveaway just for you!

 

 

Legacy Program Eligibility

 

The Legacy Program is designed for students who are in their first year at SVSU and whose parent(s), step-parent(s), grandparent(s), or guardian(s) graduated from SVSU. To apply, check “yes” on the admissions application when asked about an alumni parent, grandparent, or guardian.

*Note: the scholarship is a 1-time scholarship of $1,000 even if more than one family member graduated from SVSU

 

 


Over 1,350 legacy scholarships have been given to students, over $1,000,000 worth of legacy scholarships have been given to students

Legacy Program Benefits

As an Alumni Legacy program member, you will receive the following benefits:

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • VIP Legacy card
  • Welcome to campus reception
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Preferential seating at graduation
  • Exclusive event invitations
  • Free admission to the Homecoming Tailgate for you and your family

*Note: the scholarship is a 1-time scholarship of $1,000 even if more than one family member graduated from SVSU

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“We came to SVSU because this university took such good care of our mom. We knew they would take good care of us. It’s like you are family, and they want you to succeed. With the Legacy scholarship, now we are ready to succeed.”

MARCELINA & RENE FULGENCIO, LEGACY STUDENTS 


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“SVSU provided an opportunity for my kids to advance their lives. I’m just so happy that so many decided to go there."

SHARON GEMBROWSKI, ‘97, B.A., Seven of her eight children have graduated from SVSU