Five Claflin alumni smiling together at an outdoor Homecoming tailgate
ReUnion Weekend & Homecoming 2026

Welcome Home, Panthers.

Join fellow alumni, students, and friends Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, November 22, 2026. Seats are limited, so be sure to secure your tickets early.

View the ScheduleDownload the BrochureArea Hotels

Weekend schedule

Four Days on the Hilltop.

Seats are limited, so be sure to secure your tickets early. Times and locations are as published by the Office of Alumni Relations.

Thursday

November 19, 2026

  1. 6 p.m.

    Outstanding Leaders Under 40 Awards Gala

    Claflin University Student Center, 3rd Floor · 1810 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

    $150

    Register

  2. 7 p.m.

    Claflin University Alumni Choir Concert

    Listed in the printed brochure

    Trinity United Methodist Church · 185 Boulevard Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

Friday

November 20, 2026

  1. 9 a.m.

    CUIAA Executive Committee Meeting

    Trinity United Methodist Church · 185 Boulevard Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  2. 11:30 a.m.

    Claflin University Leadership Luncheon

    Orangeburg Conference Center · 1646 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

    Invitation only

    Leadership Giving

  3. 6 p.m.

    Presidential Scholarship Gala

    Claflin University Student Center, 3rd Floor · 1810 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

    $300

    Register

  4. 9 p.m.

    CU Wine Down

    Featuring Live in the Flesh Experience Band and DJ T.O.

    Sulit Luxe Affair · 1005 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

    $60

    Register (opens in a new tab)

Saturday

November 21, 2026

  1. 9 a.m.

    Claflin University Homecoming Parade

  2. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

    1s and 6s, Divine Nine and Athletics Photos

    H.V. Manning Library · 1810 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  3. 12–3 p.m.

    Panther Den and Tailgate Experience

    Featuring Burgess Brothers Famous Barbecue. Proceeds benefit need-based scholarships.

    $25

    Register (opens in a new tab)

  4. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

    Homecoming Basketball Doubleheader

    Lady Panthers vs. Lincoln University (Pa.) at 1 p.m. Panthers vs. Lincoln University (Pa.) at 3 p.m. Tickets are sold only through Claflin Athletics: (803) 535-5502.

    $30 general admission · $65 reserved seats

    Call Claflin Athletics

  5. 7 p.m.–12 a.m.

    Inaugural Alumni Mixer and Karaoke

    Featuring DJ Sweat.

    Sulit Luxe Affair · 1005 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

    $50

    Register (opens in a new tab)

Sunday

November 22, 2026

  1. Time varies

    Worship Service at the Church of Your Choice

Represent your class

Give $157 for 157 Years.

Give $157 or more, one dollar for every year of Claflin's history, in honor of your class. Which reunion class will raise the most?

Please include your class year with your gift.

Give for Your Class (opens in a new tab)

2026 Reunion classes

  • 1951
  • 1956
  • 1961
  • 1966
  • 1971
  • 1976
  • 1981
  • 1986
  • 1991
  • 1996
  • 2001
  • 2006
  • 2011
  • 2016
  • 2021
Register by mail

Prefer to Pay by Check?

Return your completed form and payment by Friday, November 6, 2026.

Make checks payable to Claflin University and mail them to the Office of Alumni Relations, 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115.

Basketball tickets must be purchased through Claflin Athletics. Call (803) 535-5502.

Plan your weekend

Brochure, Registration, and Sponsorship.

Homecoming 2026

Brochure & Registration

Support Homecoming

Give & Sponsor

Area hotels

Where to Stay.

Hotels in Orangeburg and Santee near campus, as listed by the Office of Alumni Relations. Contact each hotel directly for rates and availability.

Comfort Inn & Suites

746 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 515-9700

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

118 Sleep Inn Road, Orangeburg, SC 28117 · (803) 539-2900

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

663 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 553-0014

Sleep Inn

3689 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 531-7200

Fairfield by Marriott

9074 Old Number Six Hwy., Santee, SC 29142 · (803) 854-7070

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

675 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 809-0111

Hampton by Hilton

9060 Old Number Six Hwy., Santee, SC 29142 · (803) 854-2444

Tru by Hilton Orangeburg

739 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 813-8000

Hampton Inn & Suites

749 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 937-5800

Questions

Homecoming Contacts.

Reach the right office for Homecoming Week and Homecoming Weekend activities.

Office of Alumni Relations

Homecoming Weekend activities

(803) 535-5348
Location
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

Office of Student Engagement and Leadership

Homecoming Week activities

(803) 535-5591

Elevation and Transformation

We Can't Wait to See You.

Register for weekend events, give in honor of your class, and come home to Claflin this November.

View the Schedule Give for Your Class