Join the VU Tiger family during the 94th Homecoming The Wright Way Experience at Voorhees University! Your presence will make this year’s homecoming even more special as we come together to celebrate our shared history and the next level of experience ahead.
VUNAA Annual Meeting and Classes in Reunion Weekend
As the National Alumni President of Voorhees University, it is with great excitement and pride that I invite you to our 94th Homecoming The Wright Way Experience! This landmark event is not only a celebration of our rich heritage but also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate our collective achievements.
Your presence will greatly enhance the spirit of this special occasion as we come together to celebrate our university’s legacy and future. It’s a chance to relive cherished memories and create new ones that will last a lifetime.
I look forward to celebrating with you and making this Homecoming truly unforgettable!
Unleashing the TIGER within,
Schedule
8 PM I The Big HC I Student Concert I The Colonial Life Arena
10 AM I All Students & Greeks Church Service I St. Philip’s Chapel
NOON I “I LOVE VU” Day Social I University Dining
8 PM I Homecoming Pep Rally I Leonard E. Dawson Center
Board of Trustees Meeting I Board of Trustees Conference Room I Wright – Potts Library
7 PM I Mister and Miss Homecoming Pageant I Massachusetts Hall I $5 General Admission
10 PM I Block Party I The Pecan Grove
Board of Trustees Meeting I Board of Trustees Conference Room I Wright – Potts Library
7 AM – 7 PM I Election Day Voting Campaign
NOON I Multicultural Festival I University Dining
6 PM I Paint & Powder Party I Tennis Court
8 PM I Presidential Watch Party I University Dining
NOON I “I LOVE MY HBCU” Day Social I University Dining
2 PM I First Generation College Student Celebration – TRIO SSSP I The Pecan Grove
7 PM I “90’s Theme” I Tiger + Breaking Boundaries I Massachusetts Hall
NOON I King’s and Queen’s Tent Social I LLC Bowling Alley
6 PM I Spirit Program Alumni Mixer I Leonard E. Dawson Center – Classroom # 2
7 PM I Glow in the Dark Skate Party I Student Leader Parking Lot
8 AM – Until I Tiger Village & Tailgate Experience I W. Franklin Evans Academic Circle
9 AM I National Alumni Association Meeting I Massachusetts Hall
10 AM – 2 PM I Best Chance Network with Clemson EXT MobileBreast Cancer Unit I Tiger Village
6 PM I Alumni-vs-Students Basketball Games POSTPONED TO SPRINGFEST 2025
5:30 PM – 6 PM I Hall of Fame & 10 Under 40 Reception I Leonard E. Dawson Center
Hall of Fame & 10 Under 40 Celebration of Excellence Gala I Leonard E. Dawson Center
Doors Open at 7 PM I Alumni Dance – Theme: Southern Soul I Orangeburg Library Conference Center – 1645 Russell Street Orangeburg, SC I (Get Tickets)
8 PM I Silent Headphone Party I LLC Tennis Court
8 AM – Until I Tiger Village & Tailgate Experience I W. Franklin Evans Academic Circle
9 AM (Line-Up) I 10 AM (Begins) I Downtown Denmark, SC I Homecoming Grand Parade I Grand Marshal Jeffrey Lampkin
11 AM – 1:30 PM I 40 and Older Double Dutch Club I Tiger Village
1 PM (Women’s) and 3 PM (Men’s) I Basketball Games Doubleheader I Leonard E. Dawson Center (Get Tickets)
- Voorhees (W) vs. Spartanburg Methodist College
- Voorhees (M) vs. SC Central Christian College
7 PM (Doors Open) and 8 PM (Showtime) I All Greek Step Show I Leonard E. Dawson Center I Featuring Greek Stroll Off From the Alumni (Get Tickets)
Fireworks Show I Immediately following the All Greek Step Show I Location will be Announced
Midnight Breakfast I University Dining
10 AM – 2 PM I Alumni Farewell Brunch I Orangeburg Library Conference Center 1645 Russell Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 (Get Tickets)
4 PM I Homecoming Gospel Concert I In Memory of Mr. Augusta Kitchen I Leonard E. Dawson Center I Hosted by Jamal Bates (Get Tickets)
Hotel Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites Orangeburg
Address: 749 Citadel Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Rate: $169.00
Code: Voorhees2024 HC
Phone: (803) 937-5800
Distance From Homecoming: 41 miles
SpringHill Suites Orangeburg
Address: 675 Citadel Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Rate: $109.00
Phone: (803) 809-0111
Distance From Homecoming: 41 miles
Fairfield Inn Orangeburg
Address: 663 Citadel Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Rate: $169.00
Phone: (803) 533-0014
Distance From Homecoming: 29 miles
Comfort Inn & Suites Orangeburg
Address: 746 Citadel Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Rate: $159.00
Code: Voorhees HC
Phone: (803) 515-9700
Distance From Homecoming: 41 miles
by Hilton
Tru by Hilton Orangeburg
Address: 739 Citadel Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Rate: $169 (King) / $179 (2 Queens)
Phone: (803) 813-8000
Distance From Homecoming: 41 miles
DoubleTree Columbia
Address: 2100 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29210
Rate: $159.00
Phone: (803) 744-0130
Distance From Homecoming: 58 miles
matriarch
Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast
and Event Venue
Address: 1170 Fischer Street Orangeburg, SC 29115
Rate: Call for rates and packages
Phone: 803-937-4271
Distance From Homecoming: 31 miles
