Homecoming

Stay tuned for information about Homecoming 2023!

Hello Benedict Tigers!!!

We have exciting 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

Monday, October 16

7:00 p.m.Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom | BCNAA Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs

Thursday, October 19

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel

7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hospitality

Friday, October 20

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby

8:00 a.m.

Breakfast with Benedict’s Finest | David H. Swinton Center, Benedict College Campus Cafe

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Classes in Reunion Meetings | Classes ending in 3’s and 8s | Doubletree Hotel

TBD

Alumni Career Day Showcase | Benedict College

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon | Doubletree Hotel

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

BC Family Reunion Block Party | Benedict College Campus Oak Street

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

President’s Reception | Invitation only hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Doubletree Hotel

7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Annual Alumni Banquet | Doubletree Hotel

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hospitality

Saturday, October 21

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 Kentucky State University | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Grand Hospitality & Classes in Reunion with Live Music, DJ, and Photo Booth | Doubletree Hotel | Classes ending in 3’s and 8’s

Sunday, October 22

11:00 a.m.

Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel | Benedict College Campus

 

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
Benedict College vs Morehouse

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

No onsite registration – No refunds

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.

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Double Tree Hotel

2100 Bush River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Toll Free: (800) 222-8733
Direct: (803) 731-0300

Reservation Group Code: 40972
Reservation Deadline: September 18, 2023
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Sleep Inn at Bush River Road

1901 Rockland Rd.
Columbia, SC, 29210
Phone: (803) 731-9999

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Embassy Suites by Hilton

200 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 252-8700
3.3 miles

Hilton

Hilton Columbia Center Hotel

924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 744-7800
6.5 miles

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Marriott Hotel

1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7000
6.4 miles

Staybridge

Staybridge Suites

1913 Huger Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 451-5900
5.4 miles

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