Homecoming

StingFest 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026

University Office Decoration Contest
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience and Student Affairs
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Saturday, October 3, 2026

(University Event) DSU Pep Rally 2026
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience and Student Affairs
Location: Downtown DSU
Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: No cost
Outdoor music, food and vendors!
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Sunday, October 4, 2026

(Student Event) Student Government Association Inauguration 2026
Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Theater
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m. / Event starts at 3 p.m.
Cost: No cost
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

(Student Event) Coronation 2026
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Theater
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m. / Show starts at 4 p.m. (Doors close at 5 p.m.)
Cost: No cost
This is a time-honored tradition of coronating Delaware State University’s student Royal Court.
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

(Student Event) Coronation Ball
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center Parlors
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. (Doors close at 10 p.m.) / End time: 11 p.m.
This is a special celebration – by invitation only – honoring the newly crowned Mister and Miss DSU, along with the Royal Court of Delaware State University.
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Monday, October 5, 2026

(Student Event) Route 1 Rivalry Football Game
Sponsored by Wellness and Recreation
Location: Alumni Stadium
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: No cost
Join the faculty, staff, and students for an exciting Powder Puff football game! It’s a fantastic opportunity to come together, show your school spirit, and enjoy some friendly competition. Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie as everyone gets involved in this spirited event!
For details, contact the Office of Wellness and Recreation | (302) 857-6080

(Alumni Event)  “State of the University” 
Sponsored by the Division of Institutional Advancement 
Location: Virtual 
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
No cost 
For details, contact the Division of Institutional Advancement | (302) 857-6055

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

(DSU Downtown) “Stingfest” Day of Service
Sponsored by DSU Downtown
Location: DSU Downtown | 120. N. State Street Dover, DE 19901
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us at DSU Downtown and make a positive sting on the community this Homecoming while earning service hours!
For details, email dsudowntown [at] desu.edu

(Student Event) Delaware State University Homecoming Concert
Sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m./ Show starts at 7 p.m. (Doors close at 10 p.m.)
Cost: TBA | Artist: TBA
Come and be part of an exhilarating Homecoming concert!
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

(Student Event) Hornet Celebrity Talent Show
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Theater
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: TBD
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Thursday, October 8, 2026

(Student Event) Homecoming Step Show 2026 (Theme: Black Sitcoms)
Sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. / Show starts 7 p.m. 
Price: DSU Student Ticket $25 / One per student
General Public Ticket: $35 per ticket
Join us as we celebrate the history and tradition of our Greek-lettered organizations at this year’s Step Show as they showcase their talent, creativity and technical skills in the art of stepping as they compete for the title of Step Show Champion!  
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Friday, October 9, 2026

(Alumni Event) DSC Legends Meet & Greet
Powered by the Office of Alumni Engagement
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, Parlor C
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: TBD

(Alumni Event) All Golden Classes Reunion
Powered by the Division of Institutional Advancement
Location: Cheswold Fire Hall – 371 Main St., Cheswold, DE
Time: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 
Cost: $75 per person

(DSUAA Event) Back on the Yard
Hosted by DSU Alumni Association
Location: 1243 College Park Dr., Dover, DE
Time: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost: $85 – $100

(Alumni & Student Event) Homecoming Throwback (90s & 2000s Concert and Party)
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Theater
Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: TBD
For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390

Saturday, October 10, 2026

(Student Event) Homecoming Parade
Sponsored by the Department of Marketing
Location: City Hall on Loockerman Street, Downtown Dover
Time: Lineup at 9 a.m. / Parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp
This is a community event!
For details, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement | (302) 857-6050

(Alumni Event) Lights, Camera, Action  “Ft. Mr. Cheeks”  
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement 
Location: Outside of the MLK 
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  
No cost 
For details, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement | (302) 857-6050 

(Athletic Event) Homecoming Football Game
DSU Hornets vs. Franklin Pierce University
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Location: Alumni Stadium
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. / Game starts at 1 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person General Admission and $55 for Reserved Seating
For details, contact the DSU Hornets | (302) 857-7497

(Alumni & Student Event) Greek Plots
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience
Greek Plots
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: No cost
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Sunday, October 11, 2026

(Alumni & Student Event) DSU Annual Church Service
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Auditorium
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.)
Cost: N/A

(Student Event) DSU Gospel Show
Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs
Location: Education and Humanities Building | DeLauder Auditorium
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: TBD
For details, contact the Office of Student Experience | (302) 857-6390

Thank You for Participating in Homecoming 2026!
HORNET NATION! See You Next Year!!!