News Media Contact: Sam Watson/Director of University Relations/swatson2@scsu.edu/803-747-1223

 

Oct. 26, 2023

For Immediate Release

 

Bulldogs come home: SC State 2023 Homecoming highlights

 

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Get ready Bulldogs, South Carolina State University’s 2023 Homecoming Week promises to be the “Livest Homecoming in America.”

 

In keeping with grand Bulldogs tradition, thousands of alumni and other SC State supporters are expected to fill the campus for fun and football as the team readies to take on the Howard University Bisons on Saturday, Nov. 4.

 

Alumni groups and student leaders have planned a series of pregame Homecoming and Halloween happenings beginning Saturday, Oct. 28, with several events open to the public.

 

For a full schedule of student and alumni events and updates, visit www.scsu.edu/homecoming.

 

Homecoming Highlights

Students, alumni and the community are invited unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, Oct. 28

  • “Spike Come Pimp My Ride” Homecoming Kick-Off Car Show

Time TBA

Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center (SHM) parking lot

Tuesday, Oct. 31

  • Halloweentown” Trunk or Treat

4-7 p.m.

Staley Field

  • Haunted House

Time and Location TBA

Thursday, Nov. 2

  • Mister & Miss SC State University’s Coronation & The King’s Homecoming Ball

One ticket for both. Purchase information TBA.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3

  • “Project Bulldawg” Yard-fest 2023

12-5 p.m.

Vendors, food trucks, carnival rides and more

  •  “Stomp The Yard”: The Step-Show / Homecoming Concert

One ticket for both. Purchase information TBA.

Artists: Real Boston Richey & Mariah the Scientist

Doors open at 5 p.m.

SHM

  • SCSU S.T.A.T.E Club Fish & Shrimp Fry

7-10 p.m.

Felton Field

$35 in advance/$40 at the door

Saturday, Nov. 4

  • Homecoming Parade

Route: Edisto Gardens through downtown Orangeburg and the SC State campus.

The parade starts at 9 a.m.

  • Homecoming Tailgate

Game tickets are required to enter the Game Zone.

11 a.m.

  • SC State vs. Howard Homecoming Football Game

Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

Get tickets here.

3:30 p.m.

 

Alumni Calendar

For a full list of reunion events for SC State classes and other alumni groups, visit www.scsu.edu/homecoming.

 

 

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About South Carolina State University

Founded in 1896 as a land grant institution with a mission of providing service to the citizens of the state, South Carolina State University has evolved from a small teachers’ college into a major University center of learning and research. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., South Carolina State offers more than 50 different fields of study on the undergraduate and graduate levels. South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools.