NDSU Homecoming
Save the date for NDSU Homecoming 2025, September 22-27.
NDSU Homecoming is our opportunity to join together as students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends to celebrate and showcase NDSU’s academics and athletics in a great community.
2024 Homecoming Highlights
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Previous Homecoming Years
Check out more highlights from our past NDSU Homecoming celebrations.
Contact Information
Homecoming Events
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Monday, Sept. 16
No matching events for this day
Homecoming Kickoff
1 – 3 p.m.
Lawn near Putnam and Library
Mind Reader Eric Dittleman
7 p.m.
Festival Concert Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 17
No matching events for this day
Serve with the Herd
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Community service project day. Find out more information and sign up.
NDSU Museum and Collection
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Program
Memorial Union Gallery
The Memorial Union Gallery will be hosting a three-day celebration to launch NDSU’s first museum. The museum will have collections spread across campus with the gallery exhibition connecting them all. Come meet some of the museum founders, participate in workshops and learn about our interactive portals installed throughout campus.
Campus Cleanup
6 p.m.
Cater Hall, east doors (outside)
Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
No matching events for this day
Create Your Own Spirit Pennants
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Memorial Union, Student Activities Office
NDSU Museum and Collection
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Union Gallery
The Memorial Union Gallery will be hosting a three-day celebration to launch NDSU’s first museum. The museum will have collections spread across campus with the gallery exhibition connecting them all. Come meet some of the museum founders, participate in workshops and learn about our interactive portals installed throughout campus.
Bison Trivia Night
8:30 p.m.
Memorial Union, Oceti Sakowin Ballroom
Thursday, Sept. 19
No matching events for this day
Greg Lardy Book Signing
2 – 4 p.m.
NDSU Bookstore
NDSU Museum and Collection
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Union Gallery
The Memorial Union Gallery will be hosting a three-day celebration to launch NDSU’s first museum. The museum will have collections spread across campus with the gallery exhibition connecting them all. Come meet some of the museum founders, participate in workshops and learn about our interactive portals installed throughout campus.
Homecoming Show
7:30 p.m.
Festival Concert Hall
Admission: $10 or free with NDSU student ID
Friday, Sept. 20
No matching events for this day
Fan Friday at the NDSU Bookstore
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Memorial Union and Online
Celebrate Homecoming in style with the best Bison gear around and enjoy 25% off NDSU apparel and gifts.
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.
$7 Homecoming Lunch
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Any dining center
Wear green and yellow. Dine in or take out.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Sanford Health Athletic Complex
Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets available at gobison.com ( > Tickets > Buy Online ).
NDSU Historic Tours
1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center
Register via SignUp Genius.
Groundbreaking for Richard Offerdahl ’65 Engineering Complex
2 p.m.
Centennial Blvd. between Sugihara Hall and the Engineering building
Join NDSU staff, faculty, friends, alumni and students to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Richard Offerdahl ’65 Engineering Complex.
Bison Bash
4 – 7:30 p.m.
Churchill Field
Kick off Homecoming weekend with inflatable games, balloon creations, food trucks and activities for the whole family.
Homecoming Parade
6 p.m.
Route begins on the corner of University and 17th Ave. N.
Bison Soccer vs. St. Ambrose
6 p.m.
Dacotah Field
Blacklight Dodgeball
9 p.m.
Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse
Saturday, Sept. 21
No matching events for this day
Tailgating
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fargodome
Student Tailgating
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fargodome
Meet and Greet with Dean Teresa Conner
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Aldevron Tower
College of Health and Human Sciences
Bison Bidders Bowl
5:30 p.m. cocktails and silent auction
6:30 p.m. dinner and live auction
Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1635 42nd St SW
Tickets required. Learn more.