RSO Homecoming Competition
Want to win BIG for your Student Organization?
Participate and win in the 2025 RSO Homecoming Competition! November 3-8, 2025
The RSO Homecoming Competition is designed to build community and excitement around Homecoming Week within student organizations through a series of friendly competitions. Student organizations will earn points through group activities and individual participation throughout the week.
Point System Overview
- Team Competitions: RSOs earn points by participating in group activities.
- Individual Participation: Members earn points for their organization when they attend designated events and are listed on the org's LakerLink roster.
- Bonus Opportunities: Select activities offer additional ways to earn points (e.g., social media engagement).
Prizes
The top-scoring RSO will get to choose one of the following prizes:
- A pizza party hosted by the Office of Student Life
- A professional promo photoshoot for your organization
- $200 deposited into your organization’s on-campus account
Schedule of Events
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Date, Time, Location |
Event |
Description |
Guidelines |
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Monday, November 3 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Office of Student Life (Kirkhof 1110) |
Show your school pride by decorating your car or living center door for Homecoming! |
Option 1: Car Decorating
Option 2: Door Decorating
Note: Submission on LakerLink is required for on of the two options to receive points. |
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Tuesday, November 4 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Office of Student Life (Kirkhof 1110) |
Complete a drop-in service project or donate an item to Replenish for team points! |
Option 1: Service Projects (In-Person)
Option 2: Replenish Donation
Note: Scan-in on LakerLink is required for one of the two options to receive points. |
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Wednesday, November 5 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fieldhouse Arena |
Aux Cord Wars: Live Musical Gameshow is a brilliantly packaged musical experience that is perfect for ALL crowds, large and small. For over two hours, audience members get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to control the music and win cash or prizes on the spot! |
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Thursday, November 6 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Valley & Pew Campus |
Your mission is to find hidden QR codes scattered across campus. The QR code can be scanned once per student to earn points. To collect more points, team up with your fellow organization members to find as many locations as possible. The more students involved, the more points your organization can earn! Work together, explore, and most of all, have fun! |
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Friday, November 7 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kirkhof Lobby |
Scan in to get your photo taken at the Laker Blue Photobooth in the Kirkhof Lobby and upload it to this task! Pics Here |
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Welcome to the hunt!
Your mission is to find hidden QR codes scattered across campus. The QR code can be scanned once per student to earn points. To collect more points, team up with your fellow organization members to find as many locations as possible. The more students involved, the more points your organization can earn! Work together, explore, and most of all, have fun!
There is only one QR code for this scavenger hunt, and it leads to the same link for everyone. Each student can only scan the code once to earn points. Make sure everyone on your team scans it to collect points individually—working together helps maximize your team’s total score!
Below you will find 17 clues, one for for each campus location. There are ten (10) QR Codes to find in the Valley Campus and ten (10) QR Code to find in the City Campus. Twenty (20) in total.
Each student can only scan one QR Code, so that means you need many people from your organization to participate for more points! Students have to be on your organization roster in order to count for points.
Valley Campus Clues
Location #1
Look up high where the bells ring out across the lawn.
Time stands tall here, helping Lakers move on.
Find the tower that chimes to mark each hour!
Location #2
Find the calm water near the President where ducks like to swim.
Sit by the benches and listen to the fountain’s hymn.
You’ll know you’re close when you see your reflection in the pond.
Location #3
Where campus events are planned and clubs come alive,
Find the place that helps Lakers thrive.
If you want to get involved or meet new friends,
This is where the fun never ends!
Location #4
Step off the busy paths and into the trees,
Where nature whispers softly in the breeze.
Find the quiet place where plants and flowers grow—
It’s GVSU’s secret garden, waiting for you to go!
Location #5
Two blue arcs reach high in the air,
A symbol of change and ideas to share.
Near the bridge where students stop and think,
But take care where you wander—don’t walk below,
It’s said that’s bad luck, as all Lakers know
Location #6
Where the crowd goes wild and the band plays loud,
Blue and white spirit fills the crowd.
Find the field where the Lakers play,
And cheer rings out on game day!
Location #7
Stretching high above the deep ravine,
This silver bridge glimmers and gleams.
Cross it to see the trees and the stream,
A link between campuses—like a dream!
Location #8
Where voices soar and music plays,
And actors shine on bright-lit stage days.
Find the hall where talent takes flight,
Bringing stories and songs to light
Location #9
Outside the place where students find support and aid,
A gentle splash makes a refreshing parade.
Near Student Services, where help is in sight,
Find this cool spot shining bright in the light.
Location #10
Colors change here day by day,
Messages and art on full display.
A spot where Lakers make their mark,
Look for the place that’s bright and stark!
City Campus Clues
Location #1
(Two QR Codes)
Beneath the watchful silent face,
Waters ripple with quiet grace.
Seek the spot where time meets flow,
A hidden dance you’ll soon know.
Location #2
Named for a leader who made a mark,
This center shines both bright and stark.
Where business and learning come alive,
Find the place where future thrives.
Location #3
Where numbers crunch and futures grow,
This building helps your knowledge flow.
Business minds meet, learn, and plan—
Find the place where leaders began.
Location #4
(Two QR Codes)
Where wheels arrive and people wait,
A place to start or change your fate.
Find the spots where buses pause,
Connecting journeys without a cause.
Location #5
On the path where healing thrives,
A majestic figure quietly arrives.
With hooves set firm and gaze so bright,
Find the horse that guards the light.
Location #6
A place where students live and grow,
With friendly faces all aglow.
Find the center where community thrives,
And campus life truly arrives.
Location #7
(Two QR Codes)
Standing tall with bells that chime,
Keeping rhythm, marking time.
Find the tower that watches o’er,
A campus landmark you can’t ignore.