Save the Date: February 4–7, 2026

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!

Pre-Homecoming Events

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Homecoming Full Event Listing

Wednesday, February 4–Saturday, February 7

Campus Challenge: School Supply Drive

Drop off locations: University Hall, Student Involvement and Leadership (190 SU), Library, and White Hall

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Wednesday, February 4

Back to the Block: Homecoming Kickoff

Join the start of homecoming with music, food, and make-and-take items (while supplies last).
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 
Location: Student Union Atrium 
Students only

Door Decorating Contest Begins for residence halls

Spread your spirit with door decorating in the residence halls.
Students only

Homecoming Royalty Voting Opens

Time: 9 a.m.
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot will be available in Engage. 
Students only

First Gen Homecoming Event. 5pm-6pm Location Endeavour Room

Time: 5–6 p.m.
Location: Student Union Endeavour Room

Join us for a special Homecoming event celebrating our first-gen community! This gathering brings together first-generation students and first-generation WSU alumni for meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration. Come build relationships, hear stories from those who have walked a similar path, and strengthen the first-gen network at Wright State.

Homecoming Salsa Night

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Student Union Atrium
Live music, dancing, light refreshments provided. Dress is casual.  
All are welcome

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Thursday, February 5

Donuts with the Deans

Join the deans for conversation and donuts.
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: Various locations
Students only

Trivia Night

Sponsored by the College of Health, Education, and Human Services
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Southern Ohio Brewing
Alumni only
RSVP for Trivia Night

Glow & Flow: Paint & Sip on the Block

Join in the fun with a Paint and Sip event.
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
Alumni: RSVP for Paint and Sip
Students: RSVP for Paint and Sip

Homecoming Table Tennis Tournament

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Student Union Gym
Students only

Women’s Basketball vs. purdue fort wayne

Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on Purdue Fort Wayne. 
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center
All are welcome
Purchase tickets for Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

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Friday, February 6

Beats on the Block: Lost Stars Band

Time: 12–1 p.m.
Location: Student Union Market
Students only

Homecoming dodgeball

Time: 3–5 p.m.
Location: Student Union Gym
Students only

Homecoming badminton

Time: 5–7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Gym
Students only

Alumni Awards 

Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
All are welcome

Rathskeller After Dark

Dueling pianos, a bar, and snacks
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Location: Student Union Market
All are welcome

HOMECOMING ROYALTY VOTING ends

Time: 9 p.m.
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot will be available in Engage. 
Students only

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Saturday, February 7

Women’s Basketball vs. IU Indy

Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on Purdue Fort Wayne. 
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center
All are welcome
Purchase tickets for Women's Basketball vs. IU Indy

tailgate: Raider Roundup and Chili Cookoff 

Join the Raider community in celebrating homecoming with live music, cornhole, mini golf, inflatable games, the Annual Chili Cookoff, food, cash bar (must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol), and fun!  
Time: 4–6:45 p.m.
Location: McLin Gym
All are welcome

Men’s Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

Cheer on the Men's Basketball team as they take on IU Indy.

• Homecoming royalty announced during halftime
• Alumni Award winners recognized at halftime
• Half-court shot

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center
All are welcome
Purchase tickets for Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

Rewind the Night Homecoming Dance 

Dance the night away with UAB.
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
Students only

Beer Tasting 

Time: 9–11 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center Berry Room
Alumni only