February 14–17, 2024
The Wright State Alumni Association, Wright State University, and Wright State student organizations invite you to join us for Homecoming Week. Homecoming is about connections—to one another and to our alma mater. This year's events are a chance to celebrate the Raider spirit that connects us all!
Events
Highlights include:
- Bee's Knees Kickoff
- Trivia Night - Sponsored by the College of Health, Education, and Human Services
- Roaring Rally
- Men’s Basketball vs. Robert Morris
- Women’s Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky
calendar Wednesday, February 14
Bee's Knees KickOff
Come join the start of homecoming with music, food, and make & take items (while supplies last).
All are welcome
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Student Union Atrium
Spirit Boards Decorating
Join the coordinating student organizations in decorating a spirit board to display on campus. Free food provided at 5 p.m. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded.
Students only
2–8 p.m.
Student Union Apollo Room
Sign up for Spirit Board Decorating
Door Decorating Contest Begins
Spread your roaring spirit with door decorating for faculty and staff and in the residence halls. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded. Sign up form will be available soon.
Campus offices and residence halls
Homecoming Royalty Voting Opens
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot is available on the homepage of Engage.
Students only
Engage
Women’s Basketball Vs. Youngstown State
Make some noise for our Women's basketball team as they take on Youngstown State.
All are welcome
7 p.m.
Nutter Center
Buy tickets
calendar Thursday, February 15
Donuts with the Deans
Come join the deans for conversation and donuts.
All are welcome
Boonshoft School of Medicine
8–9 a.m.
White Hall
Raj Soin College of Business
9–11:30 a.m.
Rike Lobby
College of Engineering and Computer Science
9–10 a.m.
Russ Atrium
College of Health and Human Services
9–10 a.m.
Millett Atrium
College of Liberal Arts
9–10 a.m.
Allyn Hall Lounge
College of Science and Math
9–10 a.m.
164 Oelman Hall
Cat's Meow Paint & Sip*
Join in the fun with a Roaring 20's themed Paint & Sip event.
All are welcome
7–9 p.m.
Student Union Apollo Room B and C
Alumni: RSVP for Paint & Sip Price: $20, Capacity: 20
Students: RSVP for Paint & Sip Price: $5, Capacity: 30
Trivia Night - Sponsored by the College of Health, Education, and Human Services*
All are welcome
6:30 p.m.
Student Union Atrium
RSVP for Trivia Night
Table Tennis Tournament
Free tournament with casual and competitive brackets, but must sign up in advance. Any questions please contact CREC49@wright.edu.
All are welcome
6 p.m.: Warm ups
6:30 p.m.: Tournament begins
Student Union Gym
Sign up for the tournament
calendar Friday, February 16
Roaring Rally
Join the rally with free food, music, games and cheering on the Men's and Women's basketball teams!
All are welcome
4–6:30 p.m.
Student Union Atrium
Alumni Achievement Awards*
All are welcome
6:30–9 p.m.
Student Union Apollo Room
RSVP to the Awards
Late Night Breakfast and Entertainment
Grab some breakfast items in the Student Union Market and enjoy music and singing with WWSU 106.9 FM. Students can use their Wright1 card or pay with cash/card at the register.
All are welcome
8–10 p.m.
Student Union Market
Homecoming Royalty Voting Closes
Be sure to cast for your vote for Homecoming Royalty Court on the homepage of Engage. We will crown the Royalty during half time of the Men's basketball game tomorrow!
Students only
Engage
calendar Saturday, February 17
Raider Roundup and Chili CookOff
Join the Raider community in celebrating homecoming with games, inflatables, food, music, and fun! Chili Cookoff is open to faculty, staff, and students.
All are welcome
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
McLin Gym
Sign up for the Chili Cookoff
Alumni Zone Extended Hours
The Alumni Zone will be open with prizes for everyone (while supplies last) and coloring activities for kids. There will also be the usual discounted drinks and free snacks for Gold member alumni.
All are welcome
Noon–5 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Robert Morris
Cheer on the Men's Basketball team as they take on Robert Morris University.
All are welcome
1 p.m.
Nutter Center
Buy tickets | Use code HOMECOMING24
- Homecoming royalty announced during halftime
- Alumni Award winners recognized at halftime
- A ticket for the men's game grants you free admission to the women's game that same day.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show
Experience the history and culture of Wright State's NPHC community.
All are welcome
Between games
McLin Gym
Women’s Basketball Vs. Northern Kentucky
Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on Northern Kentucky University.
All are welcome
4 p.m.
Nutter Center
Buy tickets
Raider on the Rocks—Mixology Class*
All are welcome
6:30–8 p.m.
Virtual - link will be sent when you RSVP below
RSVP here
Homecoming Dance
Dance the night away with UAB.
Students only
7–10 p.m.
Student Union Apollo Room
Rowdy Captures and Creations
Take a dancing break and enjoy activities and fun with RCA.
All are welcome
7–10 p.m.
Student Union Endeavour Room
*RSVP Required