Your Guide To The 2022 HBCU Homecomings
Alma Maters, Marching Bands & Affluently Fly Alumuni: BOSSIP’s Official HBCU Homecoming SZN Guide [2022 Edition]
2022 HBCU Homecoming Guide
Calling all the majorettes, drum majors, and marching bands — it’s HBCU Homecoming SZN and WE ARE READY!
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HBCU attendees and alumni alike are gearing up for affluent and festive Blackity-Black shenanigans in support of their alma maters. While there’s really no wrong way to celebrate Black excellence and HBCU pride, we’ve created a guide to help you get the most out of this Homecoming SZN.
DATES:
Are you unsure of the date and time of your favorite HBCU’s official game day? No worries, check out the full homecoming schedule below!
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2022 HBCU HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
HBCUGameday’s got the goods on all the HBCU homecomings dates!
Happy homecoming week to Bowie State, Winston-Salem State, Fort Valley, Alabama A&M, Lincoln, and Bluefield State!
10/01
Bowie State vs. Livingstone College
Winston-Salem State vs. Lincoln University (PA)
Alabama A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman
Lincoln (MO) vs. Central Oklahoma
Bluefield State vs. Apprentice School
Fort Valley State vs. Benedict College
10/08
Morgan State vs. Norfolk State
Lincoln University (PA) vs. Chowan
Virginia State vs. Bowie State
Virginia Union vs. Elizabeth City State
Fayetteville State vs. St. Aug
Central State vs. Fort Valley State
Savannah State vs. VUL
Lane College vs. Kentucky State
Tennessee State vs. Bethune-Cookman
Alabama State vs. Jackson State
10/15
Elizabeth City State vs. Lincoln (PA)
Livingstone College vs. Fayetteville State
St. Augustine’s vs. Johnson C. Smith
Norfolk State vs. Delaware State
SC State vs. VUL
Kentucky State vs. Allen University
Albany State vs. Benedict College
Clark Atlanta vs. Savannah State
Miles College vs. Lane College
10/22
Howard vs. Delaware State
Johnson C. Smith vs. Fayetteville State
Shaw University vs. Livingstone College
Allen University vs. Bluefield State
Morehouse College vs. Benedict College
Mississippi Valley State vs. Bethune-Cookman
Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern
Jackson State vs. Campbell
Southern University vs. VUL
Langston University vs. Ottawa University (AZ)
Hampton University vs. Richmond
10/29
Delaware State vs. NC Central
Benedict College vs. Clark Atlanta
FAMU vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman
Texas Southern vs. Lincoln University (CA)
North Carolina A&T vs. Campbell University
11/05
North Carolina Central vs. Howard
Tuskegee University vs. Miles College
Edward Waters College vs. University of Fort Lauderdale
Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State
Grambling State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
11/12
Texas College vs. Louisiana Christian University
Where Are The HBCU Homecoming Parties?
Now, it’s time to turn up!
Let’s kick the weekend off with Bowie State’s Homecoming Alumni Party Friday, September 30, at Brooklyn on U. What better way to get amped for Saturday’s game than with fellow Bulldogs?!
Get excited, Howard University!!!
PRE’s golden boy Key Glock will be performing live at The Howard Theatre on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 8 pm. Also for the Bison babes, you DO NOT want to miss Howard University’s Blaque Mecca Block Party on October 22nd! Following the game, proud Bison will celebrate DC’s rich culture with a block party-style event from 1 PM-8 PM, presented by The Move Makers.
For all the go-go fans, Hampton University’s “official” old-school homecoming party will take place on October 22nd at Legacy Live.
For the younger alumni taking part in the 2022 #HomecomingByTheSea, there’s the annual all-black affair taking place at The Vanguard on Friday, October 21.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiYRy9r2te/
Woody McClain will host FAMU’s “I Love My HBCU” Party on Friday, October 28th as the official homecoming kickoff for the Rattlers!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Chh8rXNpPSb/
While Florida A&M’s attendees are still awaiting this year’s concert lineup, beautiful black folks can gather for this event at Railroad Square Craft House when doors open at 4 pm.
Can you REALLY talk about HBCU homecomings without mentioning GHOE? No, no, you can’t.
The Aggies of North Carolina A&T will celebrate homecoming 2022 with a concert featuring Lil Baby, Chloe, Nardo Wick, and Gorilla – Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Additionally, the Aggies’ homecoming party scene looks lit for Halloween weekend.
Let’s not forget the legends of CAU! Clark Atlanta’s Homecoming game takes place on Saturday, October 15, kicking off with a little tailgate party at 12 pm!
On Friday, the CAU Legends and alumni will be taking over The Bank with a comeback homecoming affair you don’t wanna miss!
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Finally, Spelhouse (Spelman and Morehouse) is lighting up Atlanta with joint events for alumni, attendees, family, and friends. On Friday, October 21st there’s a Selphouse reunion rooftop day party at Atlanta’s Suite Lounge.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch5C1RmgRRO/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Also, be mindful that this year’s tailgate requires TICKETS for entry, you can purchase yours HERE.
