Alcorn releases traffic control plan for Homecoming 2025

With a large crowd expected in the stands and thousands more tailgating outside, Alcorn State University encourages fans to arrive early to the campus in Lorman for Saturday’s football game against Lincoln.  Kickoff for the game is at 2:00 p.m., but the campus will open for parking at 4:00 a.m. Tailgaters can arrive even earlier.

All tailgating equipment must be removed by midnight on Saturday.  All RV lots will close at 12:00 noon on Sunday.  Alcorn State University prides itself on having a “family atmosphere” during athletic events.  Fans are encouraged to be mindful of their choices of music so as not to be offensive to others.  Excessively vulgar music (noise pollution) may be reported to ASU Campus Police (601-877-3000).

The campus will open for parking at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. As you approach the campus, signage will indicate accessible parking areas. The airstrip behind the stadium will be accessible from Highway 552 at a reduced rate of $20 per vehicle. This area places fans in close proximity to the stadium. Parking on the airstrip will be weather-dependent.

Parade participants will enter through the back entrance (North Entrance) of the campus. Parade participants buses should proceed to the right after entering the campus.  Even vehicles specifically attending the parade will be charged for general parking ($35).

Fans should park in their assigned reserved spaces and/or areas as directed by the event staff.  Alcorn has contracted with a tow truck company to be on campus for expeditious service.  Vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense for failure to follow directions and/or parking in error in reserved lots.

The main entry gate to the campus will allow entry only for the following:

• General Tailgate
• Reserved Tailgate
• VIP Parking
• Premium Parking
• Bus/RVs
• ADA Parking

The only passes that will be sold at the main entry are for General Tailgate ($65).  General parking may continue (right lane only) to Highway 552 to access the Special Event Parking Lot General Parking ($35) or the back entrance for additional general parking ($35).  Note that General Parking passes will not provide access to the tailgate areas around the stadium.  Access to the tailgate areas requires a tailgate pass ($65).

Cashless transactions will be strongly encouraged at all points of purchase, including ticket booths and parking areas. Fans will be able to tap or swipe credit/debit cards to purchase tickets and parking passes—helping to speed up lines and reduce wait times while also minimizing the need to carry physical cash.  The designated ADA parking lot is located across the street from the stadium.  Transport services are available and may be requested by notifying a university event employee.

The university will offer a complimentary shuttle service from the parade to the stadium.  The shuttle pick up location will be on the side of the chapel.  Services will be provided in the parking locations before, during, and after the game.  After the game, the pickup location will be at the home side of the stadium ticket booth and will travel around the stadium perimeter to assist with transporting fans to parking areas.

No ATVs are allowed, but the university continues to allow golf carts during athletic events. Extremely large side-by-side vehicles are not allowed.  Golf carts will be restricted from traveling through the VIP parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For safety concerns, children under 16 years old are restricted from driving golf carts.

Beginning Friday, October 10, 2025, only students with the appropriate residential decal will be allowed to access the residential parking areas.  On October 11, campus will be a “walking campus” – 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for students.  All student cars must remain parked, and the back gate will close at 5:00 p.m.

Fans can help the process by purchasing tickets and parking online, printing or presenting the QR code for entry, properly displaying parking passes, and planning to arrive early.  Due to unpredictable cellular connectivity, be sure to download it before entering campus and ensure it is correct (parking or tickets).