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Wiley University Homecoming 2025

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Join Us! Oct. 19 - 25, 2025

Back to the Yard – The Purple and White Experience

Get ready for an unforgettable week as Wiley University presents Homecoming 2025! This year’s theme, Back to the Yard: The Purple and White Experience, invites proud alumni, spirited students, and devoted supporters to return, reconnect, and celebrate the Wildcat legacy. From the parade to the game, this is your moment.

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NPHC Step Show Tickets
Divine Nine Give Back Challenge
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Schedule of Events!

4:00pm A Cappella Choir of Wiley University Homecoming Concert | Location: Alumni Gym

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Alumni Check- In | Location: Kenny Ponder Welcome Center

5:00 PM - Wiley University Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

6:00 PM - President’s Wine and Cheese Reception | Invitation Only Event

Dusk - Homecoming Fireworks Extravaganza | Location: Heman Sweatt Plaza

8:00 PM - Marshall Area Alumni Club Welcome Mixer | Location: Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Alumni Check- In (Varies Locations Depending on Event)

11:00 am - Wiley University Homecoming Convocation | Location: Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

12:00 PM - Wiley on the Yard Pep Rally, and 90’s Boyz Turner Girlz & Friendz Fish Fry

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Alumni Career Fair & Center Stage Discussion (Click Here to Register) | Location: Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom 

4:00 PM - Wiley Downtown at the Ruggenbach Brewing Co. Let's paint the town Wiley Purple!

6:00 PM - NPHC Greek Stepshow | Presale Tickets: $35 At the Door: $40 (Click Here for Tickets) | Location: Pemberton Complex Gymnasium

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Black and Gold Centennial 100 years of Alpha Phi Alpha | Location: Hodge Center and Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Kappa Alpha Psi 90th Program | Location: Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Ballroom

9:00 PM - WUNAA (Wiley University National Alumni Assoc.) Casino Night | Location: Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. Library

8:30 AM - Homecoming Parade and Band Showcase (Click Here to Register)

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tailgate & Vendor Garden, Tiny Desk Concerts, Taste of Wiley  (Click Here to Register)

2:00 PM Lady Wildcats / Men 4:00 PM Homecoming Games | Presale Ticket: $20 At the Door: $25 (Click Here for Tickets) | Hall of Fame at Halftimes, Band performance, & Presentation of Check from Divine Nine Give Back Challenge | Location: Alumni Gymnasium

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Purple and White Soiree | Presale Ticket: $50 At the Door: $75| Location: Fred T. Long Student Union Cafe


The excitement continues! We’re adding even more to our Homecoming 2025 schedule. Stay tuned!

Miss Wiley U & Court Fall 2024
All Roads Lead Back to the Yard.
Suit up in your purple and white. Show up loud. Show up proud. Welcome back to the yard!
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