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Homecoming

February 4–7, 2026

It’s time to come home and hit the block! The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Alumni Association and ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ invite you to celebrate Homecoming Week with a block-party inspired lineup of events that bring Raiders together to reconnect, celebrate, and show their ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ pride.

Pre-Homecoming Events

Monday, February 2

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: 190ÌýStudent UnionÌý
Students only

Tuesday, February 3

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: 190ÌýStudent UnionÌý
Students only


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Homecoming Full Event Listing

Wednesday, February 4–Friday, February 6

Rowdy Hunt

Timeline: Opens Monday, February 2Ìýat 12 p.m. and closes Friday, February 6Ìýat 5 p.m.Ìý
Faculty and staff only

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Wednesday, February 4–Saturday, February 7

The inaugural Homecoming Campus Challenge will focus on Raiders helping Raiders as we unite to donate school supplies to the Academic Success Center. Show your college pride by donating supplies and helping your college earn the most contributions. Scan the QR code at any drop-off location to select your college and be part of the competition. In the event you can't donate in person, you can .

Drop-off locations: University Hall, Student Involvement and Leadership (190 SU), Library, and White Hall

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Wednesday, February 4

Join the start of homecoming with music, food, and make-and-take items (while supplies last).
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Ìý
Location: Student Union AtriumÌý
Students only

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Decorated Doors on the Block

Spread your spirit with door decorating in the residence halls.
Students only

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Time: 9 a.m.
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot will be available in Engage.Ìý
Students only

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First Gen Homecoming Event

Time: 4:30–6 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent UnionÌýEndeavour Room

Join us for a special Homecoming event celebrating our first-gen community! This gathering brings together first-generation students and first-generation WSU alumni for meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration. Come build relationships, hear stories from those who have walked a similar path, and strengthen the first-gen network at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

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Homecoming Salsa Night

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý6–8 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Apollo Room
Live music, dancing, and light refreshments provided. Dress is casual. Ìý
All are welcome

Sponsored by Amigos Latinos Student Association

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Thursday, February 5

Donuts with the Deans

Join the deans for conversation and donuts.
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location:ÌýVarious locations
Students only

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Trivia Night

Sponsored by the College of Health, Education, and Human Services
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location:ÌýSouthern Ohio Brewing
All are welcome

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Glow & Flow: Paint & Sip on the Block

Join in the fun with aÌýPaint and Sip event.
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý7–9 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Apollo Room

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°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý6–9 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Gym
All are welcome

Join campus recreation and the Dayton Area Table Tennis Club for the 2026 Homecoming Tournament.ÌýPre-registration is required using .ÌýFor questions, contact rec@wright.edu.

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Women’s Basketball vs. purdue fort wayne

Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on PurdueÌýFort Wayne.Ìý
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý7 p.m.
Location:ÌýNutter Center
All are welcome

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Friday, February 6

Beats on the Block: Lost Stars Band

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý12–1 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Market
Students only

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Boogie and Belt It with RCA

Join RCA for an afternoon of fun retro karaoke, Just Dance, and raffle prizes!

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý1–3 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Atrium
Students only

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Homecoming dodgeballÌýTournament

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý3–5 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Gym
Students only

Intramural Sports is hosting a fun Dodgeball Tournament! Pre-registration is required. Register on the Fusion Play App (Ìý| ). For questions, contact rec@wright.edu.

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°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý5–7:30 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Gym
All are welcome

Join campus recreation for the 2026 Intramural Badminton Tournament.ÌýPre-registration is required using .ÌýFor questions, contact rec@wright.edu.

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°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý5:30–8 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Apollo Room
All are welcome

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Rathskeller After Dark

Dueling pianos, a bar, and snacks
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý8–11 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Market
All are welcome

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Time: 9 p.m.
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot will be available in Engage.Ìý
Students only

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Saturday, February 7

Homecoming shuttles will runÌýevery fifteen minutes from 1:30–9:30 p.m. between the Student Union main entrance and the Allyn Hall Champion Garden entrance to Nutter Center Gate 9 (McLin Gym).

Women’s Basketball vs. IU Indy

Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on IU Indy.Ìý
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý2 p.m.
Location:ÌýNutter Center
All are welcome

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Join the Raider community in celebrating homecoming with live music, cornholeÌýmini golf, inflatable games, the Annual Chili Cookoff, food, cash bar (must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol), and fun! Live music provided by Vinyl Vultures.Ìý
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý4–6:45 p.m.
Location:ÌýMcLin Gym
All are welcome

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Men’s Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

Cheer on the Men's Basketball team as they take on Purdue Fort Wayne.

  • Homecoming royalty announced during halftime
  • Alumni Award winners recognized at halftime
  • Half-court shot

°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý7 p.m.
Location:ÌýNutter Center
All are welcome

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Rewind the Night Homecoming DanceÌý

Dance the night away with UAB.
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý8–11 p.m.
Location:ÌýStudent Union Apollo Room
StudentsÌýonly

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°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý9–11 p.m.
Location:ÌýNutter Center Berry Room
All are welcome (ages 21 and up)