Eight Days of Panther Pride.
Homecoming Week runs Saturday, November 14 through Saturday, November 21, 2026. Find every student event, from the Kiki Ball to the Homecoming Concert.
Homecoming Week schedule
Your Week, Day by Day.
Student events, athletics, and alumni weekend highlights from November 14 to 21. Times and locations may change, so check back before you head out.
Saturday
November 14, 2026
8:30–11:30 p.m.
Kiki Ball
Auxiliary Gym
Sunday
November 15, 2026
11 a.m.
Church & Brunch
Ministers' Hall
5–9 p.m.
Kickoff Darty
SRC Quad
Monday
November 16, 2026
Time coming soon
3Ps Picnic
In collaboration with Claflin Dining.
In front of the Library
7–10 p.m.
Celebrity Coulda Been
WVM Auditorium
Tuesday
November 17, 2026
8–11 p.m.
Bonfire
Lot 12
Wednesday
November 18, 2026
12–2 p.m.
Miss & Mister Fried Chicken Wednesday Meltdown & Fashion Show
Panther Plaza
9 p.m.–12 a.m.
Silent Headphone Party
Kleist Parking Lot
Thursday
November 19, 2026
12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Basketball vs. Bowie State
4 p.m.
Funeral & Car Smash
Gravel next to High Rise
6–8 p.m.
Get TicketsOutstanding Leaders Under 40 Awards Gala
After party in the Game Room in the Terrace until 12 a.m.
Claflin University Student Center Ballroom
8:30 p.m.
NPHC Homecoming Stepshow
Gymnasium
Friday
November 20, 2026
8 a.m.
Register (opens in a new tab)Homecoming Run/Walk
Home is calling. Run to it, walk to it, and bring your people. Alumni and guests can register and pay online.
Orangeburg Recreation Complex · 224 Magnolia Village Parkway, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Free for students
9–11 a.m.
CUIAA Alumni Meeting
Trinity United Methodist Church
9–11 a.m.
Academic Panel Discussion
Sponsored by the Young Alumni Council.
Ministers' Hall
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Leadership GivingLeadership Giving Luncheon
Orangeburg County Conference Center
Invitation only
3–6 p.m.
Yard Fest
Claflin Circle (in front of Dunton Hall)
7 p.m.
Get TicketsPresidential Scholarship Gala
VIP Gala at 6 p.m. The Gala starts at 7 p.m.
Claflin University Student Center Ballroom
9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Event DetailsCU Wine Down
Starts at 9 p.m. or following the Gala.
Saturday
November 21, 2026
6 a.m.
Homecoming Tailgate Setup
9 a.m.
Claflin University Homecoming Parade
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bookstore Extended Hours
The bookstore will stay open until 2 p.m.
Claflin University Student Center
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Reunion Classes & Fraternity/Sorority Photos
H.V. Manning Library
12–3 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgating Zone
Lot 11 & Goff Avenue
12–3 p.m.
Alumni Tent
Next to the Student Health Center
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Call Claflin AthleticsMen's & Women's Basketball vs. Lincoln
Basketball tickets are sold only through Claflin Athletics: (803) 535-5502.
Tullis Arena
7 p.m.–12 a.m.
Event DetailsAlumni Mixer
Sulit Luxe Affair · 1005 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
8:30 p.m.
Homecoming Concert
Tullis Arena
Homecoming Contacts.
Reach the right office for Homecoming Week and Homecoming Weekend activities.
Office of Alumni Relations
Homecoming Weekend activities
Welcome home
Celebrate with the Whole Claflin Family.
Alumni return for ReUnion Weekend November 19 to 22. See weekend registration, class giving, and area hotels.