Stay tuned for information about Homecoming 2021!
Hello Benedict Tigers!!!
This year’s Alumni Annual Meeting, Homecoming and Reunion Celebration is planned for lots of fun with you in mind.
We are looking forward to seeing you on the Weekend of October 27th thru the 29th in Columbia, South Carolina. If you have purchased you tickets, you will receive your confirmations in the mail within the next few days. If you have not, there are a few events still available. Unfortunately, the Friday Night Banquet featuring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is SOLD OUT.
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Monday, October 24
| 7:00 p.m. | Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom | BCNAA Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs |
Thursday, October 27
| 8:00 a.m. | Leroy Walker Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament | Oak Hills Golf Club, 7629 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203 (For more information contact Mr. Willie Washington at (803) 705-4346 or Mr. Jonathan Griffin, Sr. (706) 562-5046) |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
| 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality |
Friday, October 28
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings |Classes ending in 2’s and 7’s | Doubletree Hotel |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon | Doubletree Hotel |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only | Doubletree Hotel |
| 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Benedict College Oak Street |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Banquet | Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (18th District of Texas, Guest Speaker – VIRTUAL) Installation of New Officers 2022-2024 The Gala Event Center, 1801 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 – SOLD OUT |
| 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality |
Saturday, October 29
| 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street |
| 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
| 2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Benedict College vs Clark Atlanta Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
| 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Grand Hospitality & Classes in Reunion | Doubletree Hotel Classes ending in 2’s and 7’s |
Sunday, October 30
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration, Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | BCNAA Executive Committee Meeting |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
| 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
9:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings | Doubletree Hotel |
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon Doubletree Hotel |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only |
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Banquet |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street |
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tiger Jam | Concourse (After the Game) |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel |
Menu
REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES
Host Hotel & Accommodations
The Double Tree by Hilton is the official host hotel for the Benedict College Homecoming and Class Reunion Weekend. Contact the hotel for reservation and identify yourself as an attendee for the Benedict College Homecoming Weekend.
Double Tree Hotel
2100 Bush River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Toll Free: (800) 222-8733
Direct: (803) 731-0300
Sleep Inn at Bush River Road
1901 Rockland Rd.
Columbia, SC, 29210
Phone: (803) 731-9999
Thursday, October 27 &
Friday, October 28
Friday, October 28
Saturday, October 29
Embassy Suites by Hilton
200 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 252-8700
3.3 miles
Hilton Columbia Center Hotel
924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 744-7800
6.5 miles
Marriott Hotel
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7000
6.4 miles
Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 451-5900
5.4 miles
