IUPUI Homecoming 2015
King & Queen Applications
Contest Rules and Conditions:
1. Candidates can be full-time, undergraduate students enrolled on the Indianapolis campus.
Students must be in at least their third year OR have completed a minimum of 50 credit hours
and must be currently enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
2. Each undergraduate candidate must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or
above for courses completed at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Each
graduate or professional candidate must be in good academic standing
3. Candidates can be full-time, graduate or professional students enrolled on the
Indianapolis campus. Students must have completed at least two semesters of full-time study
at IUPUI OR have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours.
4. Candidate applications will be judged on campus involvement, leadership qualities,
scholarship, personality, and poise. A panel of IUPUI staff and/or alumni will judge the
anonymous applications and narrow the field down to quarterfinalists on December 3,
2014. The first round of interviews will be conducted on December 9 and December 10
2014. The 10 semifinalists will be notified by January16, 2015. The second round of
interviews that is included in the points total will be conducted on January 21 and January
22, 2015.
5. The court will consist of 5 students who identify as male and 5 students who identify as
female. The court will reign over the events of Homecoming week with the King and Queen
being announced at halftime during the basketball game on February 14, 2015. The
Homecoming committee will keep track of the points accumulated over homecoming week which
will be based on a weighted point system with Interviews worth up to 40 points, Donation
Drive worth up to 15 points, Homecoming Week Attendance worth up to 15 points, an Online
Voting poll worth up to 15 points, Can Food Drive competition worth up to 10 points and
JagJam worth up to 5 points. The King & Queen will be determined by the individuals with the
highest points by February 14, 2015.
6. All semifinalists will be required to attend the basketball game on February 14, 2015. Each
semifinalist will be given 1 extra ticket for a non-IUPUI guest. Of course ALL IUPUI students get
in free with their JagTag.
7. The King & Queen will each receive a scholarship worth up to $500. The receipt of this
scholarship may reduce your eligibility for need-based financial aid awarded through the
Office of Student Financial Services.
8. Completed applications will be due by 4:00pm Monday, November 24, 2014. Late
applications will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Student
Involvement on the 3rd Floor of the Campus Center or to the Homecoming Committee
email, hmcoming@iupui.edu
9. It is suggested that you download a copy of this application from the Homecoming website,
homecoming.iupui.edu, and submit a typed copy. You should also keep this page for your own
records. Please submit only the following four pages, résumé and the signed guidelines and
expectations.
IUPUI Homecoming 2015
King & Queen Applications
General Information
The following information will only be used to contact you regarding the 2015 Homecoming King &
Queen Contest:
Applying for (circle one):
King
or Queen
Full Name:
Email:
Student ID Number:
Cumulative GPA:
Expected Graduation Date:
(mm/yyyy)
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Local Phone Number:
Local Address:
Home Address:
Home City:
Home State:
Below please include a short bio and picture to include on Homecoming website, donation drive jars and can food
drive boxes:
***If you are not selected as a semifinalist, your picture and bio will not be used and will be discarded on January 16th, 2015. ***
IUPUI Homecoming 2015
King & Queen Applications
Short Answer Questions
Please answer the following question in 3-5 sentences. This is a brief way for the
judges to get to know you better. More in depth questions will be asked during the interview process.
1. Explain a significant personal success, or contribution to an organization in your life?
2. What is your most memorable experience at IUPUI?
IUPUI Homecoming 2015
King & Queen Application
3. What do you hope to experience or accomplish at IUPUI before graduation?
Resume
Please submit your resume with all activities you have participated in during your time at IUPUI. Specify dates of
involvement and extent of participation. Please include academic honors and awards, student organizations, artistic
achievements, athletic achievements, community service and employment.
There is a one-page limit. Resumes should be submitted in Times New Roman font with a type size no smaller than 11
point. Please do not use margins smaller than ¾ inch. Resumes not meeting these requirements will not be considered.
Personal References
Please provide two personal references with at least one being from a staff or faculty member
from campus. Also please note that these individuals will be contacted and will need to be able to
speak on your qualifications and ability to be on the Homecoming Court.
1. Name:
Title:
Phone Number:
_
_
Email:
2. Name:
Title:
Phone Number:
Email:
_
_
IUPUI Homecoming 2015
Homecoming Court Contest
Point System:
1st
2nd
3rd
All
Online Voting Poll
15 points
10 points
5 points
1 point
Attendance
15 points
There are nine events. Each event is listed below with the
corresponding point value.
Donation Drive*
15 points
*Full points in this category are awarded for participation.
Canned Food
10 points
8 points
JagJam*
5 points
*Full points in this category are awarded for participation.
Interview
40 points
Points are awarded based on scores from the 2nd interview rubric.
Total
100 points
6 points
3 points
Online Voting Poll (15 points):
1. The online voting poll will be through a survey that students who attend Homecoming events
will receive in their university email.
2. Voting will officially begin Monday at 8:00 AM and close Friday at 11:59 PM.
3. You may promote voting on your own Facebook or other social media under YOUR name.
4. You may not promote voting under any other name. (EX. If you are the administrator of a page
for another organization you cannot post a link or any other promotional material as that
organization.)
5. You may not promote voting via local media outlets, i.e. radio stations, news channels,
newspapers, or magazines.
6. You may not promote voting through any paid advertisements online or elsewhere.
Donation Drive (15 points):
1. Each candidate will be given a canning container at the beginning of the week in which they may
use throughout the week to collect donations for the drive.
2. Each candidate will responsible for collecting and storing their own donations throughout the
week.
3. All donations must be brought to the homecoming table during the JagJam Talent Show on
Friday, February 13th.
4. Collections will continue through the event and will officially end at the conclusion of the JagJam
Talent Show.
Page 1 Homecoming Court Contest
5. The Homecoming committee will not under any circumstance collect donations at any other time
before or after this event.
6. This event is optional. All candidates that participate will receive full points for this section.
**Please remember the purpose of this event is to raise money for student scholarships and that
you are representing not only yourself as a member of the homecoming court but as an IUPUI
student.**
Canned Food Drive (10 points):
1. Each candidate will have a box with their photo and bio attached in the Office of Student
Involvement CE370.
2. The canned food drive will start Monday morning at 9:00AM and end Friday at 12:00PM
3. Each canned or boxed good is equal to one item when tallied. Ramen noodles are on a conversion
of six packages to one item. All items collected will go to Paw’s Pantry our on campus Food
Pantry.
Attendance (15 points):
1. Attendance at the events throughout the week will count as 15 points.
2. Attendance points will be counted at the following nine events:
1. 3 Points-KickOff (Monday, February 9th)
2. 1 Point-Obstacle Course (Monday, February 9th @ 7pm)
3. 3 Points-Homecoming Court Reception (Tuesday, February 10th)
4. 2 Points-Men’s Basketball Game (Wednesday, February 11th)
5. 1 Point-Live at Lunch (Wednesday, February 11th)
6. 1 Point-Comedian Evening Event (Thursday, February 12th )
7. 1 Point-Live at Lunch (Thursday, February 12th)
8. 2 Points-JagJam (Friday, February 13th)
9. 1 Point-JagGating (Saturday, February 14th)
3. In order to receive point members of the court must be in attendance for at least 50% of the
time allotted for the event.
4. In the event that two activities are occurring at one time, points will be given to those who attend
EITHER event. Extra points will not be given for attending both events, if
occurring simultaneously.
5. In the case of the homecoming reception and dinner, points will be given for attendance at the
reception and dinner, but no other events during that time.
In addition to the attendance requirements during the week of Homecoming, please remember
that the Homecoming King and Queen will be expected to have a presence at Pride and Tradition
events on campus during their term as IUPUI Homecoming King or Queen.
Page 2 Homecoming Court Contest
JagJam (5 points):
1. Court members who participate in an act at the homecoming talent show either as
an individual or group act will receive an automatic 5 points.
Interview (40 points):
1. In order to be selected for the Homecoming Court, each candidate must go through a two part
interview process with a panel of IUPUI staff.
2. The first interviews will be held in December, those candidates who are invited back will
participate in the second round of interviews in early January.
3. Interviews will be based off of a rubric including specific criteria and questions relating to
the IUPUI experience.
4. Points will be awarded to those who are invited to the court after the second interview,
based upon their rubric score.
Any breach of the rules and regulations stated above, listed in the homecoming court application,
or listed in the Student Code of Conduct may result in loss of points or removal from the overall
contest.
Page 3 Homecoming Court Contest
Guidelines and Expectations of Court Members:
1. All members of the court are expected to comply with the rules outlined in the student
code of conduct and all University policies.
2. All members of the court are expected to conduct themselves in a respectable manner at
all times. This includes but is not limited to social media presence.
3. All contestants are expected to abide by rules of good sportsmanship and standards of
good taste throughout the entire course of the court competition.
4. Campaigning is allowed, but must be done in accordance with Campus Policy and
5. Campaigning must be used to promote oneself.
6. Interfering with another candidate’s campaign, either verbally or in writing is strictly
prohibited. (Interfering may include, but is not limited to: mentioning the name of a
candidate other than self in campaign materials; any inference/suggestion that represents
another candidate in a negative manner; representing information in campaign material
known to be or suspected as false; and defacing and/or damaging campaign materials).
7. Marketing agents, friends, and family members are required to follow the Student Code
of Conduct and campus posting policies.
8. Campaigning is prohibited in any business institution that operates as a bar, lounge, club,
and etc.
9. Candidates may use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and social networking cities; however,
all posting policies and Student Code of Conduct policies still apply.
10. With credible evidence any candidate who is found guilty of tampering with other
candidates campaigning materials will be disqualified.
11. Any complaints regarding violations of campaign rules must be submitted in writing to
the Contest Coordinator within 24 hours of offense.
12. Violations may be referred to the faculty/staff advisory committee. All decisions
regarding violations are final.
I have read and understand the above document and agree to all terms and conditions. I understand
that any breech of this document may result in a penalty or removal from the homecoming court.
Date:
Printed Name:
Signature:
Page 4 Homecoming Court Contest