Wilberforce University Student Activities

10/18/2026

💚💛 THE WAIT IS OVER. WILBERFORCE HOMECOMING 2026 IS HERE! 🐾🔥

A BRAND NEW DAY. THE SAME LEGENDARY FORCE.

BULLDOG NATION, IT’S TIME TO COME HOME! 🏡💚

From the yard to the arena, from the stage to the streets of Xenia, we’re bringing you an ENTIRE WEEK of unforgettable experiences!

Alumni, students, family, friends, and the entire HBCU community — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

🔥 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
🙏🏾 Gospel Explosion | 4PM

🔥 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
🎤 Rep Yo City: Music Wars | 12PM
👑 Miss UNCF Pageant | 6PM
🥂 Midnight Brunch | 8PM

🔥 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
🧠 Black Card Revoked: Black Trivia/Jeopardy | 12PM
🏆 Grammys Night | 7PM

🔥 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
🍗 Soul Food Darty | 12PM
🏐 Women’s Volleyball | 4PM
🎤 HOMECOMING CONCERT featuring BabyChiefDoit & 42 Dugg | 8PM

🔥 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
⛪ Black Gospel Experience | 11AM
👑 Royal Court Coronation | 7PM
🤼 Wrestling Midnight Madness | 11PM

🔥 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
🏅 Force Friday: Field Day | 12PM
🐾 Bulldogs on the Block Pep Rally | 4PM
👟 Homecoming Sneaker Ball | 6PM
🏆 The NMT Awards | 7PM

🔥 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
🥁 Homecoming Parade | 10AM
🏐 Volleyball | 11AM
💚 Homecoming Tailgate | 12PM
🏈 Flag Football Showcase | 12:30PM
🏀 Women’s Basketball | 2PM
🏀 Men’s Basketball | 4PM
🔥 NPHC Greek Stroll-Off | 7PM

🔥 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
👑 SGA Inauguration | 12PM
⚾ Baseball | 2PM
🙌🏾 Gospel on the Yard | 5PM

EIGHT DAYS. ONE UNIVERSITY. ENDLESS MEMORIES.

Whether you’re coming back to the yard, experiencing your first Wilberforce Homecoming, or joining us from another HBCU — THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY!

📲 SWIPE THROUGH THE FLYERS FOR EVENT DETAILS!

🎟️ Concert and Greek Stroll-Off tickets are on sale NOW! Don’t wait until prices go up!

TAG YOUR HOMECOMING CREW! WHO’S COMING TO THE FORCE?! 👀💚💛

10/16/2026

We told you we weren’t done! 42 Dugg is officially joining BabyChiefDoit as the second artist for our Homecoming 2026 Concert! 🔥🔥🔥

Bulldogs, alumni, and everybody coming to turn up with THE FORCE—get those tickets NOW before prices go UP! 🎟️🏃🏾‍♂️

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📍 Gaston F. Lewis Arena
🚪 Doors open at 8 PM

Tag your concert crew and send this to the group chat. 👀🔥

10/08/2026

Wilberforce is bringing the show. Y’all bring the energy. 🔥

Our Greeks are taking the floor for the Homecoming NPHC Stroll Off! Calling all Divine Nine, alumni, college crews, and HBCU family—come rep your letters and see how the FORCE does it. 💚💛

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 7 PM
📍 Gaston F. Lewis Arena
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//Buy.asp?EventID=361789

Tag your crew and tell us which school is coming deep! 👀👇🏾

03/24/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER 🔥

DAWN DANCE 2026 IS HERE AND WE GOT A FULL WEEK LOADED!

We kicking things off with the Geriatric Party 🕺🏾 then turning up midweek with the Silent Headphone Party 🎧

Thursday is PACKED — from Chapel Service to the Career Engagement Seminar, then straight into the Celebrity Wannabe Showcase and Ramp Comedy Show 😭🔥

Friday we outside for the Pep Rally, linking at the Alumni Mixer, and closing it out with the Fashion Show 👀

SATURDAY… yeah this the one 😮‍🔥
Tailgate ➡️ Step Show ➡️ Back to the Barn Party — no breaks, just vibes ALL DAY

And we end it right with Gospel Brunch on Sunday 🙌🏾

If you’ve been waiting for something to look forward to… THIS IS IT.

Get your fits ready. Get your crew ready. Get your tickets NOW.

🎟️ : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wilberforce-university-dawn-dance-weekend-2026-tickets-1984855518286?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

Wilberforce University invites students to join us for our Super Bowl Party tonight!

🕕 6:15 PM
📍 Allen Commons Student Union
📺 Watch the big game on the giant screen
🍿 Refreshments will be provided

Come out, relax, and enjoy the Super Bowl with fellow Bulldogs.
💚💛

02/04/2026

You’re invited to be part of the WU Slice of Life Challenge.

This is a creative opportunity to spotlight the real faces, stories, and energy that make Wilberforce University what it is. Participants will receive a free professional photo session and may be featured in future university marketing and storytelling.

📸 How it works

• Review the WU Slice of Life Challenge flyer
• Click the link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BoPL48yPZ0Gb1CRoLEI1t1fD-j-gOTFBoYz1xMhuxDpUMzA4OVI4VFRUTlUzSUw2NVlERjE4RDQ2Vy4u to book your free photo session
• Show up as yourself and represent Wilberforce with pride

This is your moment to showcase your campus life, your journey, and your story. No filters. No AI. Just you.

Spots are limited, so secure your session early.
We can’t wait to see you shine.

02/03/2026

Dunbar vs Ponitz is already set to be a great matchup, but the Wilberforce University Hounds of Sound will be in the building to turn the energy all the way up.

If you’re coming to the game — come ready for buckets, beats, and big volume. We’re not sitting quiet in the stands 😤🎶

📍 Ponitz High School
📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🕔 Freshman game starts at 5:00 PM

Let’s make it a night to remember.