Celebrating Homecoming 2025 Safely and Responsibly

As we look ahead to this year’s celebration, we do so with excitement but also with an important understanding of the challenges we have faced in recent years. Each year since 2021, our campus has experienced serious incidents during our Homecoming Week celebrations that have threatened the safety of our community. We cannot ignore this reality. Protecting the well-being of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and guests is, and must always be, our top priority.

Happy Homecoming, Morgan State University!
Celebrating Our Legacy Together, In Unity and Joy

Welcome home, Bears!

Homecoming at Morgan State University is more than a tradition, it’s a joyful reunion of family, a powerful celebration of our legacy, and a vibrant reminder of the love we share for our National Treasure. Since 1867, Morgan has shaped generations of leaders, dreamers, and changemakers, and each year, this special weekend gives us a chance to reflect, reconnect, and rejoice.

Natasha A. Lewis-Williams Homecoming Chairperson Associate Dean for Student Engagement Division of Student Affairs

As we gather from near and far, we honor the spirit of excellence that lives in our classrooms, echoes through our stadium, and shines in the hearts of our students and alumni. Whether you're returning for your 50th reunion or experiencing Homecoming for the first time, we are united by the same purpose: to uplift the legacy of Morgan State and carry it forward with pride.

This weekend is about family; past, present, and future. It’s about the laughter shared at the parade, the joy of running into an old friend, the cheers at the game, and the quiet moments of reflection as we walk the campus grounds that helped shape us. We encourage everyone to celebrate safely, treat each other with kindness, and show respect for our beautiful campus and community. Let’s ensure that future generations will always look back on Homecoming as a time of love, legacy, and unity.

So wear your blue and orange with pride. Cheer loudly. Dance freely. And most importantly, cherish every moment.

The Morgan Legacy lives on because of YOU.
 Let’s make this the best Homecoming yet. Stay safe, be kind, and enjoy every minute.

Happy Homecoming, Morgan Family!

In Morgan Spirit,
Natasha A. Lewis-Williams
Homecoming Chairperson
Associate Dean for Student Engagement
Division of Student Affairs

Homecoming 2025 Banner

Week At A Glance

Sunday 10/5

Homecoming Church Service
2pm  @University Chapel

Monday 10/6

Morgan Marketplace
1pm - 4pm   @USC Patio

Mister and Miss Morgan State University Coronation
7pm   @Murphy Fine Arts Center Gilliam Concert Hall

Mister and Miss Morgan State University Coronation Ball
9pm - 11pm   @USC Ballroom

Tuesday 10/7

MorganDocks Carnival
2pm - 5pm   @Lot U

Boon Brunch: Midnight Brunch (Pajama Themed)
9pm - 12am   @USC Ballroom

Wednesday 10/8

Homecoming Concert
8pm  @Hill Field House

Thursday 10/9

Friday 10/10

Roaring into Fiscal Year 2026: University Updates from Dr. David K. Wilson
11:30 am   @Student Center Theater 

Pep Rally
7:30pm. @Hughes Stadium

Homecoming Gala 
8pm  @Martin’s West

Saturday 10/11

Homecoming Parade
9am

The Brunch Before the Roar: Where Alumni Reunite
 9am - 1pm  @USC Ballroom

Receptions & Reunions
 9am - 2pm  @University Student Center

Vendor Village
9am - 4pm

Alumni Tent
12pm - End of Game  @Hughes Stadium

Homecoming Football Game: MSU Bears vs Virginia University of Lynchburg
1pm  @Hughes Memorial Stadium

Tailgating
7am - 5pm

Tent City
7am - 5pm  @Lot U

Sunday 10/12

Interfaith Candlelight Memorial Service
11am  @University Student Center Theater

MSU Chapel Service
2pm  @MSU Chapel

Morgan State University Homecoming 2025 Update

As we prepare to welcome alumni, students, families, and friends back to campus for Homecoming 2025, the University is sharing important updates to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized celebration. Please review the following carefully:

Campus Buildings Will Close at 3:00 p.m.
All academic buildings, offices, and student service spaces will close at 3:00 p.m. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to complete on-campus activities by this time so that facilities can be secured in an orderly manner.

All Campus Events Will Conclude at 5:00 p.m.
Homecoming activities—including tailgating, Tent City, and other scheduled events—will end at 5:00 p.m. This coordinated wrap-up helps us maintain a safe and positive experience for everyone. At that time, amplified sound must be turned off, and we ask all guests to begin breaking down tents and equipment to allow for a smooth departure from campus.

Campus to Close at 5:00 p.m.
Starting at 5:00 p.m., the campus will be closed to the public and access will be restricted. The Morgan State University Police Department will secure the grounds. Only pre-approved essential personnel and students who reside in on-campus housing will be permitted to remain.

We appreciate your cooperation as we take these steps to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. Thank you for helping us make Homecoming 2025 a spirited and memorable occasion for all.

University Student Center Hours

Building Hours- 6:30 a.m.- 3p.m.

  • Sweet Shoppe - 9am - 2:30 pm
  • Gift Shop- 9am- 2:30 pm
  • Box Office - 9am - 2:30 pm

Food Service Hours

  • The University Student Center Food Court will open at 6am and close at 2pm
  • There will also be an all you can eat buffet in Thurgood Marshall  Dining Hall between the hours of 10:30am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm

Bookstore Hours

  • Thursday, October 9th:  8:30am - 6pm
  • Friday, October 10th: 8:30am - 7pm
  • Saturday, October 11th: 8am - 7pm (Store)  / 11am - 5pm Tent City "Pop-up"
  • Sunday, October 12th: 11am - 6pm

Parade

  • Parade to Leave Shopping Center: 8:30 am (sharp)

  • Start Location: The Alameda & Chinquapin Parkway

  • Route:

    • South on The Alameda
    • East on Cold Spring Lane
    • South on Hillen Road
    • Ends at Morgan State University Campus