Alumni Homecoming information
Alumni events
Friday, October 13, 2023
“I am Smith” Alumni Career Panel
Hosted by the JCSU National Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Smith Institute for Research, Career Development, and Postgraduate Readiness
New Science Center Auditorium
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
New Science Center Auditorium
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Transformation Focus Group
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, in conjunction with the Office of Transformation
New Science Center’s Innovation Room 332
10 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Invitation Only
10 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Invitation Only
Festi-BULL, Part I, “Alumni Row” & Pep Rally!
The Block
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
JCSU National Alumni Association Alumni Meeting
2 p.m.
New Science Center- Truist Auditorium
New Science Center- Truist Auditorium
James B. Duke Memorial Library presents "A Night at the Library”
James B. Duke Memorial Library
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Alumni, family, friends and the Charlotte community are invited to join us for light bites, refreshments and music while our exhibits come alive.
Exhibitions will be on display
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Alumni, family, friends and the Charlotte community are invited to join us for light bites, refreshments and music while our exhibits come alive.
Exhibitions will be on display
Kickoff Golden Bulls Alumni Homecoming 2023
Featuring Saxophonist Warren Raybon
Mix and Mingle 4-7 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport
$50 includes 2 cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
Purchase your ticket
Mix and Mingle 4-7 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport
$50 includes 2 cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
Purchase your ticket
One BIG Day Party
Encore Nightclub Charlotte
314 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
To purchase your ticket, “One Big Day Party” JCSU Homecoming 2023 Tickets
314 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
To purchase your ticket, “One Big Day Party” JCSU Homecoming 2023 Tickets
The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents 80th celebration Gala
Celebrating 80 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service & social action at Johnson C. Smith University
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel Grand Ballroom
3315 Scott Futrell Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
7 p.m.
Invitation only To purchase your ticket, visit JCSU 100 Club Golf Classic Tournament 2023 Tickets
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel Grand Ballroom
3315 Scott Futrell Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
7 p.m.
Invitation only To purchase your ticket, visit JCSU 100 Club Golf Classic Tournament 2023 Tickets
Alumni Gold Party
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bazal Gallery
950 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28206
Purchase your ticket
Bazal Gallery
950 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28206
Purchase your ticket
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Riding with the Bull Bike Race
Beatties Ford Road
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
United House of Prayer for All People
2321 Beatties Ford Road
10 a.m.
If you are interested in obtaining a parade application contact our Homecoming Parade Coordinator, Tenessa Moore, at 704.330.1495 or tmoore@jcsu.edu.
2321 Beatties Ford Road
10 a.m.
If you are interested in obtaining a parade application contact our Homecoming Parade Coordinator, Tenessa Moore, at 704.330.1495 or tmoore@jcsu.edu.
IIOS Alumni Band Block Party
3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Band Room
The Band Room
Homecoming Soul Food Dinner
4 p.m.
Millennium Café
Cost: $20 via cash or debit/credit card
Millennium Café
Cost: $20 via cash or debit/credit card
The JCSU National Alumni Association Presents "I Am Smith" Homecoming Dance
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Early Bird Price: $67 + fees
After Oct 12: $80
To purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Early Bird Price: $67 + fees
After Oct 12: $80
To purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket