Applications for the 2017 Homecoming Court are available now through April 10.

Juniors and seniors who have attended a consecutive four semesters, have a cumulative 2.25 GPA, 78 or more credit hours and are graduating Dec. 2017 or May and Aug. 2018, are eligible to apply.

The application and a detailed list of requirements can be found on the Kent State Alumni Association website.

Dennis Watson, Kent State Alumni Relations assistant director, said they are looking for students who are involved with the campus and community.

“Hopefully, these students have the passion and desire for Kent State,” Watson said. “Being on Homecoming Court, you are representing the rest of the student body.”

Those who wish to apply must be nominated or sponsored by a student organization, college, athletic team, department or residence hall.

Candidates will be notified by April 12 if they qualify and must be available for an interview April 17-19.

The date for Homecoming will be announced toward the end of the semester.

Miranda Kiner is the alumni reporter, contact her at [email protected].