Save the Date: February 5-8, 2025
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 our alma mater. This year's events are a chance to celebrate the Raider spirit that connects us all!
Featured Events
Pre-Homecoming Events
Tuesday, February 4
Career Fair
The Career & Internship Fair provides an excellent opportunity for alumni to connect with potential employers and explore career options.
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
Find more information and register
Homecoming Full Event Listing
Wednesday, February 5
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
All are welcome
Spirit Boards Decorating
Join the coordinating student organizations in decorating a spirit board to display on campus.
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room A
Students only
Door Decorating Contest Begins
Spread your spirit with door decorating in the residence halls.
Students only
Spirit Contest for Campus
Faculty and staff only
Homecoming Royalty Voting Opens
Vote for your peers on the Homecoming Royalty Court. The homecoming ballot will be available in Engage.
Students only
The Inside Baseball of Estate Planning
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Student Union Endeavour Room
All are welcome
RSVP for this event
Public Health Careers 101
Features BSOM 2025 award winner Julianne Nesbit '05
Time: 5:30– p.m.
Location: 101 NEC
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Pre-Game Event
With cookie decorating and announcing of the Homecoming Court.
Time: 6–7 p.m.
All are welcome
Women’s Basketball vs. IU Indy
Cheer on the Women's Basketball team as they take on IU Indy.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center
All are welcome
Buy Tickets
Thursday, February 6
Donuts with the Deans
Join the deans for conversation and donuts.
Time: 8 a.m.–noon
Location: Various locations
All are welcome
Paint and Sip
Join in the fun with a Paint and Sip event.
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
All are welcome
Alumni: RSVP for this event
Table Tennis Tournament
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Student Union Gym
All are welcome
Trivia Night
Sponsored by the College of Health, Education, and Human Services
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Wandering Griffin
All are welcome
RSVP for this event
Friday, February 7
Comedian Mike Winfield
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Location: Student Union Market
Sponsored by RCA
Alumni Awards
Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
All are welcome
RSVP to this event
Rathskeller After Dark
Dueling pianos, a bar, and snacks
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Location: Student Union Market
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Saturday, February 8
Throwback Housing Tours
Join Residence Life and Housing during Homecoming Weekend for our Throwback Tours! Revisit the residence halls you once called home and relive those unforgettable memories. Whether it was late-night study sessions or impromptu dance parties, we can’t wait to share some laughs and stories. Drop into the Forest Lane Community Center anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to join the fun and stroll down memory lane!
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
All are welcome
RSVP for a Throwback Tour
Homecoming Shuttle
From Student Union and Allyn to Nutter Gate 9
Time: 4–10 p.m.
All are welcome
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.
Time: 4–6:30 p.m.
Location: McLin Gym
All are welcome
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Men’s Basketball vs. IU Indy
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
Buy tickets | Use code HOMECOMING25
Beer Tasting
Time: 9–11 p.m.
Location: Nutter Center Berry Room
All are welcome
Alumni: RSVP for this event
Homecoming Dance
Dance the night away with UAB.
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Location: Student Union Apollo Room
Students only
