Homecoming

Welcome back!

When the call goes out, Golden Bulls always answer—feet planted, hearts ready, and Bulls on the Ground! Welcome home, Smithites, to the place that shaped your journey and set your spirit ablaze. This Homecoming, we’re bringing the energy, the pride, and the unstoppable force of our JCSU family. Get ready for a week packed with tradition, celebration, and Golden Bull spirit—because there’s no place like Homecoming!

Schedule of Events
Alumni Sponsored Events

2025 Homecoming Parade Participation

We love a good parade and hope that you will join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10 a.m.!

This year’s Homecoming Parade will once again kick off at the United House of Prayer for All People, located at 2321 Beatties Ford Road.

 

Parade Application information

2025 Homecoming Vendors & Food Trucks

You can’t have a JCSU Homecoming, without a little shopping and some good food—and, we have both! As Charlotte's only HBCU, we remain committed to uplifting local and regional Black businesses and welcome your participation.

If you are interested in vending or hosting a food truck on Friday, September 26 or Saturday, September 27, 2025 (or both!), then please contact Tenessa Moore, at 704.330.1495 or tmoore@jcsu.edu.  

Homecoming and Game Day Vendor Information

2025 Homecoming Football Tickets

It’s time that we remind the world that JCSU birthed Black College Football! Support our Golden Bulls by getting your Homecoming Football tickets in advance! 

Purchase Tickets

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2024 Homecoming Parking

Homecomings at JCSU always bring out a crowd! With limited parking on campus reserved for students, staff working events, and some season ticketholders, you are strongly encouraged to explore other transportation means to get to campus—including catching the ol’ faithful #7 CATS Bus, carpooling, or using other rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft.

Please note that the CityLynx Gold Line will NOT be operating during the day of Homecoming. CATS will still be operating buses along the line. 

Parking in surrounding neighborhoods or unapproved parking lots is at your own risk

JCSU is not responsible or liable for ticketed, booted, or towed vehicles!

To ensure a smooth arrival, we encourage you to come early before the Homecoming Parade. Parking will be available in the following locations:

Elon Homes: 617 N. Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216
Greenfield Parking Lot
Brayboy Gymnasium: N. Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 20

Smitty and Friends Bookfair flyer

Smitty and Friends Scholastic Book Fair Family Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
James B. Duke Library

Homecoming Countdown and Pit Party

10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
the Pit

Sunday, September 21

Homecoming 2025 Coronation Flyer

Homecoming Coronation

6 - 8 p.m.
Brayboy Gymnasium

Homecoming Coronation Reception

8 - 10 p.m.
Brayboy Gymnasium

Monday, September 22

Golden Bull Stampede Pep Rally

2 - 6 p.m.
The Block

SGA Installation & Reception

7 - 9 p.m.
Jane M. Smith Memorial Church

Drive In Movie & Food Truck Bazaar

9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Midnight)
Old Practice Field

Tuesday, September 23

Faculty/Staff Cafe Take Over

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Millenium Cafeteria

Fraternity Grill Off & Plot Party

8 p.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
Lawn in front of the Greek Plots

Wednesday, September 24

JCSU Entrepreneur Day

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
James B. Duke Memorial Library

Bury Big Blue Funeral

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Biddle Auditorium
JCSU University Choir: S.O.U.L. of Charlotte Alumni Hang Suite Flyer

JCSU University Choir: S.O.U.L. of Charlotte Alumni Hang Suite

6 - 7:30 p.m.
Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial
Grimes Lounge
Rodeo Royal Flyer

Bulls on the Ground Rodeo Royale

7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Midnight)
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Old Practice Field
Featuring DJ PAYME, S DOTT and MEECHIE Cost:$25 General Admission

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Thursday, September 25

Health Science Event

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Block (In Case of Rain:New Science Center)

Fashion Show & Concert

7:30 - 10 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Brayboy Gymnasium
Cost: $10 with Student ID $15 general admission

Silent Headphone Party

10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Brayboy Gymnasium

Friday, September 26

Festi-BULL "Alumni Row"

12 - 6 p.m.
The Block
Greek Step Show Flyer Homecoming 2025

Greek Step Show

7:30 - 10 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Brayboy Gymnasium
Cost: $15 with Student ID $20 General Admission

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Saturday, September 27

Tailgating Sold Out

Homecoming Tailgaitin'

7 a.m.
Tailgate Lot
Tailgate is sold out
Homecoming Parade Flyer

Homecoming Parade

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lineup begins at House of Prayer

Festi-BULL Part II

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Block

Lil' Bulls Kiddie Fair

12:30 p.m.
The Block

JCSU vs. Bluefield State

Kickoff at 2 p.m.
Irwin Belk Complex
Cost: $31.50

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IIOS Alumni Band Block Party

4 - 7 p.m.
Myers Lawn

Yardfest on the Ville

3 - 10 p.m.
Humanities Lawn & Plots

Sunday, September 28

The Rebirth Revival- Gospel Brunch

12 - 2 p.m.
Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial
Grimes Lounge
Cost: $20 with student ID $40 General Admission

JCSU Alumni-Sponsored Events

Sunday September 21

Ultimate Team Field Day Flyer

Adult Field Day presented by Nichelle Taitt ’15

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DuGaren Venues and Vineyards
6656 King Wilkinson Rd.
Denver, N.C. 28037
Cost: $25 & Up (A portion of the proceeds goes to JCSU)

Wednesday, September 24

JCSU University Choir: S.O.U.L. of Charlotte Alumni Hang Suite Flyer

JCSU University Choir: S.O.U.L. of Charlotte Alumni Hang Suite

6 -7:30 p.m.
Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial
Grimes Lounge
Lexx Bibbs presents the Comedy Show Flyer

Lex Bibbs presents the Comedy Show


The Comedy Zone - Charlotte

7 p.m.
900 NC Music Factory Blvd. B3,
Charlotte, N.C. 28206
Cost: $35 & up

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Thursday, September 25

Class of 2010 Meet and Greet

7 - 10 p.m.
Queen Park Social 4125 Yancey Rd
Dirty Ent, Lex Bibbs, J. Nettles presents a “Golden Hour: A JCSU Homecoming Affair” flyer

“Golden Hour: A JCSU Homecoming Affair”

Presented by: Dirty Ent, Lex Bibbs, J. Nettles

7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
Alibi Patio & Garden
4809 Wilkinson Blvd
Charlotte, N.C. 28208
Music Vibes: DJ Mydnite
A portion of ticket sales will go to the JCSU Scholarship Fund

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JCSU National Alumni Association Meet and Greet flyer

JCSU National Alumni Association Meet and Greet

7 - 11 p.m.
George E. Davis House

Friday, September 26

Alumni Leadership Conference

Alumni Leadership Conference

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
New Science Center, Truist Auditorium

JCSU National Alumni Association General Meeting

1 - 2:30 p.m.
New Science Center, Truist Auditorium
Dirty Ent, Lex Bibbs, J. Nettles presents One Big Day Party flyer

One Big Day Party

Presented by Dirty Ent, Lex Bibbs, J. Nettles

4 - 9 p.m.
XOXO Lounge & Encore
314 N College Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
Music Vibes: DJ Levels, DJ Skillz & DJ O.P
Event SOLD OUT
JCSU National Alumni Association to host “Diner en Bleu” (Dinner in Blue)

JCSU National Alumni Association to host “Diner en Bleu” (Dinner in Blue)

7 - 11 p.m.
 Location: To be revealed at a later date.  
Class of 1983 Mix and Mingle flyer

Class of 1983 Mix and Mingle

4 - 7:30 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Hospitality Room ABC
Cost: $50

Class of 1977 Meet and Greet

7:30 - 10 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Meeting Room D

Class of 1975 Meet and Greet

8 - 11 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Hospitality Room ABC

Groove Phi Groove Reception

8 p.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight)
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Hospitality Room CD
FLASHBACK FRIDAY! flyer

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

Presented by: GoodLife Entertainment

9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar
Cost: $28& up

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Class of 2010: Celebrating 15 Years Party flyer

Smith Loves R&B

Presented by YCFR

Celebrating All Classes in Reunion
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Alibi Charlotte
4809 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, N.C. 28208

Saturday, September 27

Meet and Greet

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
11 a.m.
Humanities Lawn

IIOS Alumni Band Block Party

4 - 7 p.m.
Myers Lawn

Class of 2010 Memorial

6 p.m.
Greenfield Lawn
JCSU National Alumni Association Dance flyer

JCSU National Alumni Association Dance

7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Cost: $80
"Last Call: All Black Affair” flyer

"Last Call: All Black Affair”

Presented by: Trav Plummer, J. Nettles, Lex Bibbs, Michael Paul, Dirty Ent

9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
SupperClub
Music Vibes: DJ Loui Vee
Cost: $20 & up
A portion of sales donated to JCSU Scholarship Fund

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“The After Yard” flyer

“The After Yard”

10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Location:TBA
Cost: $40
For more information visit: http://www.TheAfterYard.com

Sunday, September 28

Class of 2010: Farewell Brunch

12 p.m.
Stats Charlotte
Sunday Gospel Brunch Flyer

The Rebirth Revival Gospel Brunch

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Memorial, Grimes Lounge
Ticket Price: $40 for General Admission| $20 for students

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