Homecoming
Homecoming 2024 is set for Saturday, October 5, 2024!
We can’t wait to celebrate with our University community and welcome our alumni back home. We look forward to you joining us for a full slate of activities!
Events
ACCESS STATEMENT: If you feel you are a person with a disability and will need a reasonable accommodation in order to equally participate in any homecoming events, please contact the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) a minimum of one week prior to the event by calling 302.857.7042 or emailing cdr [at] desu.edu.
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
(Student Event) SGA Inauguration Brunch
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- Parlors A, B and C
Time: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Cost: Invitation Only
(Student Event) SGA Inauguration & Coronation 2024
Location: Education and Humanities Building- Delauder Auditorium
Time: Doors open at 2:30 p.m. / Show starts at 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
(Student Event) Coronation 2024 and Coronation Ball
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- Parlors A, B and C
Time: Immediately after Coronation
Cost: Invitation with Ticket only
This is a time-honored tradition of coronating Delaware State University’s Student Royal Court. Tickets and invitations are only for the Coronation Ball.
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Monday, September 30th, 2024
(Student Event) Lunchtime Fun! (Freshmen Class)
Sponsored by the Freshmen Class 28’
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- First Floor Lobby
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost - DSU Students Only
For details, contact 302.857.6390
(Student Event) Backyard Family Cookout/Picnic
Sponsored by The Campus Activities Board
Location: The Ville Lawn
Time: 3 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost - DSU Students Only
For details, contact 302.857.6390
(Student Event) The Reunion Game Show
Sponsored by The Campus Activities Board
Location: Education and Humanities Building- Delauder Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 DSU Students Only
The Reunion Game Show will give contestants a chance to answer trivia questions plus participate in physical challenges — and if you win, you could receive prizes such as airline tickets, trips, gift cards and CASH!
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
(Student Event) Lunchtime Fun! (Sophomore Class)
Sponsored by the Sophomore Class 27’
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- First Floor Lobby
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost - DSU Students Only
For details, contact 302.857.6390
(WELLNESS EVENT) WellRec Flag Football Showcase
Sponsored by the Department of Wellness & Recreation
Location: Alumni Stadium
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: Unified Game – 6:00pm; Power Puff Game – 7:30pm; Alumni vs. Students Game – 9:00pm
Cost: No Cost
Join the DSU WellRec Competitive Sports team for a fun and exciting night of flag football out on the turf in Alumni Stadium.
For details, contact Wellness & Recreation at wrc [at] desu.edu
(Student Event) Lazer Tag Family Face-Off!
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center - Outside
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost to DSU Students but must receive a ticket and wavier to play!
Climb over hurdles, dodge obstacles, and ascend to higher levels to nab your targets and avoid getting tagged. Work with your team to earn the high score!
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
(Student Event) Lunchtime Fun! (Junior Class)
Sponsored by the Junior Class 26’
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- Lobby
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
For details, contact 302.857.6390
(Student Event) Laughs & Legacy: DSU Comedy Night
Sponsored by The Campus Activities Board
Location: Education and Humanities Building- Delauder Auditorium
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / Show starts at 8:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 9:30 p.m.) / End time: 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 DSU Students Only
The Homecoming Comedy Show is BACK! This will be a night you will not forget so come and get your laugh on!
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
(Student Event) Lunchtime Fun! (Senior Class)
Sponsored by the Senior Class 25’
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center- Lobby
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Friday, October 4th, 2024
(Student Event) Lunchtime Fun!
Sponsored by the Mister and Miss Delaware State University and the Royal Court
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center-Lobby
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
For details, 302.857.6390
(Alumni Event) Homecoming Brunch
This is an Institutional Advancement Event – contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 302.857.7390
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center - Parlors A, B and C
Time: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cost
(Alumni Event) DSC Legends Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Delaware State University Alumni House Tent
Time: 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
For details, contact The Office of Alumni Relations 302.857.6050
(Alumni Event) Alumni Welcome Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Delaware State University Alumni House Tent
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
For details, contact The Office of Alumni Relations 302.857.6050
(WELLNESS EVENT) WellRec 15th Anniversary – Sneaker Gala
Sponsored by the Department of Wellness & Recreation
Location: MLK Student Center 2nd Floor
Time: Friday, October 4th (6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.)
Cost: $40 per person ($60 starting 9/29)
Join the DSU Department of Wellness & Recreation for a night of family, celebration and fun as we recognize 15 years of excellence in collegiate recreation.
For details, contact Wellness & Recreation at wrc [at] desu.edu
(Student Event) DSU Family Reunion Step Show (Theme: “Heros and Villains!”)
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and the National Pan-Hellenic Council
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / Show starts at 8:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 9:30 p.m.) / End time: 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Join us as we celebrate the history and tradition of our Greek-lettered organizations at this year’s step show as they highlight, their talent, creativity, and technical skills in stepping as they compete for the title of Step Show Champion!
For details, contact .302.857.6390
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
(Alumni Event) Homecoming Alumni Breakfast Time
Sponsored by Alumni Relations
Location: DSU Downtown – Dulaney Hall
Time: 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00
For details, contact The Office of Alumni Relations 302.857.6050
(University Event) Homecoming Parade
Sponsored by Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement
Location: DSU Downtown
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
For details, contact The Office of Alumni Relations 302.857.6050
(DSU Downtown) DSU Downtown Community Day
Sponsored by DSU Downtown
Location: DSU Downtown Campus
Time: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
For details, contact DSU Downtown 302.736.2444
(ATHLETICS) Homecoming Football Game
DSU Hornets vs. Saint Francis University, The Red Flash (Frankie the Friar Mascot)
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Location: Alumni Stadium
Time: Doors open at 12:00 p.m. / Game starts at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00 to $50.00 per person
For details, contact The DSU Hornets at 302.857.7497
(Student Event) Greek Plots
Sponsored by the DSU National Pan Hellenic Council
Location: Greek Plots
Time: 11:00 a.m. and End Time 7:50 p.m. Sharp (Setup is between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. only)
Cost: No Cost
For details, contact 302.857.6390
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
(Alumni Event) DSU Annual Church Service
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Schwartz Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
For details, contact The Office of Alumni Relations at 302.857.6050
(Student Event) Campus Cleanup
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Location: Campus Wide
Time: 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Cost: N/A
For details, contact 302.857.6390