THE MORRIS COLLEGE FAMILY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE
2024 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION!
(Saturday, November 2, 2024)
We invite all Alumni, Family, and Friends of the Mighty Hornet Nation to join us for our 2024 Homecoming Celebration! There is no fee to enter the campus this year, which grants access to the tailgate party and free parking. The cost for entry into the gym for the basketball games is $25 per person (children under 6 are free); the cost for meals in the dining hall will be $15. The day will be filled with lots of good music, food, fun, and fellowship as we gather In the spirit of Elevating Morris College TOGETHER! The Homecoming Parade, Vendor, and Tailgate applications can be accessed on the Morris College website's Homecoming banner page. The events for Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2th are as follows:
On Friday, November 1st from 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 2nd, from 7:00 am- 9:00 am- (Campus Athletic Field) - Tailgate Setup. Tailgaters are required to pay a $100.00 lot fee in advance and will enter the campus through the Stark Street gate. This event will be held on the Campus Athletic Field. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs to secure a lot before 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
In preparation for the Homecoming Parade, no one will be permitted to enter or exit the campus after 9:00 a.m. The campus gates will close at 9:00 a.m. and reopen at 1:00 p.m. for other scheduled activities.
- 10:00 am- 12:00 noon- The Homecoming Parade. Several units including high school bands, dance teams, churches, student clubs and organizations, Miss and Mister Morris College and the Royal Court, Miss Homecoming, Miss Co-ed, and Mister Co-ed, and others will represent and showcase their spirit, love, and support for Morris College.
- 1:00 pm- Tail Gate Party. Tailgaters representing Greek-letter organizations, student clubs and organizations, businesses, and other groups will provide delicious food and drinks to enjoy while we listen to live vibes by Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band. A live DJ will also be on hand to get the party started with music from yesterday and today! This will be a party you don’t want to miss!
- 2:00 pm- Lady Hornets vs. Warner College - (Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center- gym)
- 4:00 pm- Men Hornets vs. SC Central College - (Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center)
- 7:00 pm-Calling All Greeks To The Yard Stroll-Off – Campus Athletic Field (Basketball Court)
Only currently enrolled students will enter the campus through the front gate, College Street entrance. Other attendees will enter the campus through the Starks Street entrance.
We look forward to your support and participation as we celebrate with Hornet Pride!
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (803) 934-3217 or qdsims@morri.edu for additional information.
Tailgating
Tailgating Rules and Application
The games will be featured via jumbotron on the Campus Athletic Field. Tailgate spots will require a $100.00 deposit, and tailgate sponsors will be permitted to have only (4) persons to assist with setting up, cooking, etc.
Homecoming Parade
Parade Letter and Entry Application
Vendor Application
Homecoming Paraphernalia
Homecoming Tickets are free for 2024
You will be required to present a state-issued ID card to enter the campus.
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (803) 934-3264 with any questions or concerns.
ONLY clear purses or bags will be allowed in the gymnasium for the basketball games. Oversized purses, bookbags, or backpacks will NOT be permitted in the gym.
Important Reminders
Currently enrolled students and faculty and staff will enter the campus through the College Street entrance; other attendees will enter the campus through the Stark Street entrance.