Wiley University Homecoming 2025 / Wiley University

Weather Update – Homecoming Parade Canceled (Saturday, October 25, 2025)

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Wiley University Homecoming Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We will continue with our Mainstage and Tailgate at 12 PM, weather permitting, followed by Wildcat Basketball Games at 2 PM and 4 PM, and the Purple & White Scholarship Soirée at 7 PM in the Fred T. Long Student Union, featuring DJ Spinderella.

Please monitor your email and Wiley University’s social media pages for further updates. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe, Wildcats!

Join Us! Oct. 19 - 25, 2025

Back to the Yard – The Purple and White Experience

Get ready for an unforgettable week as Wiley University presents Homecoming 2025! This year’s theme, Back to the Yard: The Purple and White Experience, invites proud alumni, spirited students, and devoted supporters to return, reconnect, and celebrate the Wildcat legacy. From the parade to the game, this is your moment.

Get Involved in Homecoming 2025!

Sponsorship Packages

Homecoming Mainstage and Vendor/Tailgate Garden

Parade Application

NPHC Step Show Tickets

Greek Give Back Challenge

Alumni RSVP Here!

Campus Public Safety: Homecoming 2025 Alumni & Guests Guidelines

Schedule of Events!

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Alumni Check- In | Location: Kenny Ponder Welcome Center

5:00 PM - Wiley University Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

6:00 PM - President’s Wine and Cheese Reception | Invitation Only Event

7:00 PM – Homecoming Concert & Afterparty (Students Only) | Location: Alumni Gymnasium

Dusk - Homecoming Fireworks Extravaganza | Location: Heman Sweatt Plaza

8:00 PM - Marshall Area Alumni Club Welcome Mixer | Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Alumni Check- In (Varies Locations Depending on Event)

11:00 AM - Wiley University Homecoming Convocation | Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

12:00 PM - The Purple & White Trail Ride, Pep Rally, and 90’s Boyz Turner Girlz & Friendz Fish Fry Fundraiser | Pep Rally starts at 2:00 PM | Heman Sweatt Plaza

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Back to the Yard Alumni Career Fair & Conversations | Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom

4:00 PM - Wiley Downtown at the Ruggenbach Brewing Co. Let's paint the town Wiley Purple!

7:00 PM - NPHC Greek Stepshow | Tickets can be purchased at the door for $40 | Location: Alumni Gymnasium | Clear bags only for entry | No guaranteed re-entry

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Black and Gold Centennial 100 years of Alpha Phi Alpha | Location: Hodge Center and Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

9:30 PM - WUNAA (Wiley University National Alumni Assoc.) Casino Night | Location: Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. Library | Tickets available at the door for $30

8:30 AM - Homecoming Parade and Band Showcase

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tailgate & Vendor Garden, Tiny Desk Concerts, Taste of Wiley

2:00 PM Lady Wildcats / Men 4:00 PM Homecoming Games | Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25 | Children under 4 are free | Hall of Fame Inductees, Band performance, & Presentation of Check from Greek Give Back Challenge | Location: Alumni Gymnasium | Clear bags only for entry | No guaranteed re-entry

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Purple and White Scholarship Soiree | Tickets can be purchased at the door for $75 | Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Cafe | Featuring Celebrity Guest DJ Spinderella!

Accommodations

Planning to stay in Marshall for Homecoming Week? Explore local accommodations early to ensure availability. Here are some recommended hotels:

Stay Connected

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All Roads Lead Back to the Yard.

Suit up in your purple and white. Show up loud. Show up proud. Welcome back to the yard!

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