Stingfest Homecoming Week
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026 12:00 AM –
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 6:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)
DSU Campus
1200 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States
Agenda
Upcoming Events
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Outdoor music, food and vendors! Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience and Student Affairs. Cost: No Cost. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Doors open at 2:00 p.m. / Event Starts at 3:00 p.m. Cost: No Cost. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Doors open at 2:00 p.m. / Show starts at 4:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 5:00 p.m.). Cost: No Cost. Time-honored tradition of coronating Delaware State University’s student Royal Court. Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience. For details, contact (302) 857-6390.
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 10:00 p.m.) / End Time: 11:00 p.m. By invitation only! Special celebration honoring the newly crowned Mister and Miss, along with the Royal Court of DSU. Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience. For details: (302) 857-6390.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Exciting Powder Puff football game for faculty, staff, and students! Cost: No Cost. Sponsored by Wellness and Recreation. For details, call (302) 857-6080.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Earn service hours and make a positive STING on our community this Homecoming by joining us at DSU Downtown! For details, email dsudowntown@desu.edu.
- Cold Weather Care Kits - 11am - 12pm
- Community Garden - 11am - 12pm
- BBAHC Center Revitalization - 11am - 1pm
- DSU Goes Purple - 11am - 12pm
- HOCO Float Decoration - 11am - 12pm
- DSU Goes Purple - 12pm - 1pm
- HOCO Float Decoration - 12pm - 1pm
- NMDP Swab Kits 12pm - 1pm
- DSU Goes Purple - 1pm - 2pm
- HOCO Float Decoration - 1pm - 2pm
- DE Breast Cancer Pink Folders - 1pm - 2pm
- RCD Hygiene Kits - 1pm - 2pm
- Community Garden - 12pm-1pm
- Hope House Cheer -12pm-2pm
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Show starts at 7:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 10:00 p.m.). Cost: TBA | Artist: TBA. Sponsored by SGA and CAB. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Cost: TBD. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Show starts 7:00 p.m. Price: DSU Student Ticket $25, General Public $35. Sponsored by NPHC. Celebrate Greek-lettered Organizations stepping competition! For details: (302) 857-6390.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hosted by the Kent County Chapter of Delaware State University Alumni Association
Cost: $100 per person
For details, contact Kent County DSUAA | (302) 632-4737
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Powered by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Cost: TBD.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Powered by the Division of Institutional Advancement. Cost: $75.00 per person.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hosted by DSU Alumni Association. Cost: $85.00 - $100.00.
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. Cost: TBD. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Presented by the Stay True to Yourself Foundation in partnership with Delaware State University.
Cost: $160 per person / $1,200 (table)
Purchase tickets here - https://fortheloveofdsualumnigala.eventbrite.com
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lineup at 9:00 a.m. / Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Sponsored by the Institutional Advancement. Community event! For details, contact Institutional Advancement (302) 857-6050.
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience. Cost: No Cost. For details, contact (302) 857-6390.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Cost: No Cost. For details, contact (302) 857-6050.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Presented by Wine Psi Phi and Beta Phi Burgundy
Cost: $65
Purchase tickets here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/winepsiphiandbetaphiburgundy/2128516
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations. Cost: N/A.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Cost: TBD. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
Past Events
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience and Student Affairs. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.
Where
DSU Campus
1200 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States