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Stingfest Homecoming Week

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Celebration Homecoming

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

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Stingfest Homecoming Week

Agenda

Past Events

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Education and Humanities Building (EH) - EH Lobby
Forever DSUAA Breakfast

Hosted by the Delaware State University Alumni Association
Location: EH Lobby
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 8:00am -10:00am
No Cost

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Education and Humanities Building (DeLauder Auditorium)
DSU Annual Church Service

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations. Cost: N/A.

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Education and Humanities Building (DeLauder Auditorium)
DSU Gospel Show

Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Cost: TBD. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Homecoming Saturday

Homecoming Saturday

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
City Hall on Loockerman Street, Downtown Dover
Homecoming Parade

Lineup at 9:00 a.m. / Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Sponsored by the Department of Marketing. Community event! For details, contact Institutional Advancement (302) 857-6050.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Greek Plots
Greek Plots

Sponsored by the Office of Student Experience. Cost: No Cost. For details, contact (302) 857-6390.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Outside of MLK
Lights, Camera, Action “Ft. Mr. Cheeks”

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Cost: No Cost. For details, contact (302) 857-6050.

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Maple Dale Country Club - 180 Maple Dale Circle Dover, DE
Wine/Beta 50th Celebration

Presented by Wine Psi Phi and Beta Phi Burgundy
Cost: $65
Purchase tickets here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/winepsiphiandbetaphiburgundy/2128516

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Garrisons Lake Golf Club - 101 W Fairways Circle Smyrna, DE 19977
DSU Alumni Annual Golf Tournament

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

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center Parlors
“Pieces to Peace” Prayer Lunch featuring Dr. Lori Hayes

Powered by the Office of Student Affairs and the President’s Office. Cost: No Cost (Registration is required.) For details, contact the Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6090.

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
College Center - Room 206
Miss DSU “Queen Tea”

Powered by the Office of Student Affairs. Cost: Invitation only. For details, contact the Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6090.

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
MLK Parlor C
DSC Legends Meet & Greet

Powered by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Cost: TBD.

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Fri, Oct 09, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cheswold Fire Hall - 371 Main St. Cheswold, DE
All Golden Classes Reunion

Powered by the Division of Institutional Advancement. Cost: $75.00 per person.

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
1243 College Park Dr. Dover, DE
Back on the Yard

Hosted by DSU Alumni Association. Cost: $85.00 - $100.00.

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dr. William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theater
Alumni Homecoming Concert

Artist: Jadakiss and Mya. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. Cost: $40 per person. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.

Fri, Oct 09, 2026 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Bally's Dover Casino Resort - Dover, DE
For the Love of DSU Black Excellence Alumni Gala

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

Thu, Oct 08, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Memorial Hall
Homecoming Step Show 2026 (Theme: Black Sitcoms)

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.

Wed, Oct 07, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Schwartz Center for the Arts, 226 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Go Deep, Give Back: A Homecoming Conversation with Coach DeSean Jackson and Byron Jackson

Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion. A community reception followed by a screening and panel discussion built around “Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story” (Prime Video), the documentary on Head Football Coach DeSean Jackson and his family’s journey. Discussion to be moderated with Coach Jackson. Transportation will be provided. (Limited Seating)

Wed, Oct 07, 2026
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
DeLauder Theater
Hornet Celebrity Talent Show

Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Cost: TBD. For details, contact The Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6390.

Tue, Oct 06, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
DSU Downtown | 120 N. State Street, Dover, DE 19901
“STINGFEST” Day of Service

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
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Tue, Oct 06, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Memorial Hall
Delaware State University Homecoming Concert

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.

Mon, Oct 05, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Alumni Stadium
Route 1 Rivalry Football Game (Powder Puff)

Exciting Powder Puff football game for faculty, staff, and students! Cost: No Cost. Sponsored by Wellness and Recreation. For details, call (302) 857-6080.

Sun, Oct 04, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
DeLauder Auditorium
Student Government Association Inauguration 2026

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.

Sun, Oct 04, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Education and Humanities Building - DeLauder Auditorium
Coronation 2026

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.

Sun, Oct 04, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center - Parlors
Coronation Ball

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.

Sat, Oct 03, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Downtown DSU
DSU Pep Rally 2026

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.

Mon, Sep 21, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
DSU Campus
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.

Where

DSU Campus

1200 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, United States

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