Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited and encouraged to join in the fun and excitement of Homecoming 2024, scheduled Sept. 16 through Sept. 21. A variety of activities are planned for the week, such as the State of the University Address and Homecoming Parade, both scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20.
“Homecoming is always such a special week around campus,” said Lisa Samuelson and Kim Bruemmer, 2024 Homecoming Co-Chairs. “It’s a time when we celebrate everything it means to be a Bison, from valuing the importance of serving the community to recognizing the creative talents of our students to honoring Bison that were here before us. It’s a time we join together as students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends to celebrate and showcase NDSU’s academics and athletics in a great community.”
For the second year in a row, the Homecoming Parade will be on NDSU’s campus. The parade route begins on the corner of University Drive and 17th Avenue North, heading south before turning west on 12th Avenue North. Occurring in tandem with the parade is the Bison Bash at Churchill Field, featuring inflatable games, balloon creations, food trucks and activities for the whole family.
Major events are listed below. Visit the Homecoming website for the full list of events.
Monday, September 16
Homecoming Kickoff
1-3 p.m.
Lawn near Putnam and Library
Tuesday, September 17
Serve the Herd
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Various locations on and off campus
NDSU Museum and Collection
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Memorial Union Gallery will be hosting a three-day celebration to launch NDSU's first museum. A program will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 19
Homecoming Show
7:30 p.m.
Festival Concert Hall
Admission: $10 or free with NDSU student ID
Friday, September 20
President David Cook's State of the University Address
10 a.m.
Festival Concert Hall
Livestreaming will be available on the President's website at 9:55 a.m.
NDSU Historic Tours
1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center
Registration available online.
Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex Groundbreaking
2 p.m.
Centennial Blvd. between Sugihara Hall and the Engineering building
Bison Bash
4 - 7:30 p.m.
Churchill Field
Homecoming Parade
6 p.m.
NDSU Main Campus
Bison Soccer vs. St. Ambrose
6 p.m.
Dacotah Field
Saturday, September 21
Tailgating for the Homecoming football game
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fargodome
Bison Football vs. Towson
1 p.m.
Fargodome
Tickets available at gobison.com
More information and a complete schedule of events can be found on the NDSU Homecoming website.
