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
Past Events
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Hosted by the Delaware State University Alumni Association
Location: EH Lobby
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 8:00am -10:00am
No Cost
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.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
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
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
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Powered by the Office of Student Affairs. Cost: Invitation only. For details, contact the Office of Student Experience (302) 857-6090.
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Powered by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Cost: TBD.
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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
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.
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
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.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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