Stay tuned for information about Homecoming 2021!
We’ve got big plans for you this fall! The Benedict College National Alumni Association is offering a wide variety of events during Homecoming Weekend. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 21
| 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 |
Friday, October 22
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 |
Saturday, October 23
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 |
Sunday, October 24
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 |
Face Mask Required
We are continuing to follow CDC advisories and monitor the Covid-19 protocols. Due to health and safety reasons the Homecoming event schedule may be subject to change. Please stay tuned for updates.
Registration and Ticket Sales
Benedict College National Alumni Association Meeting reservations have concluded.
Homecoming Game Day Football Tickets, Parking, and Tailgating are still are available. Please purchase below.
A face mask and vaccination card is required for all BCNAA indoor events.
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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
Double Queen Bed
Reference: Benedict College Homecoming
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
