Alumni Homecoming Events
Welcome Home, Y'all! November 23, 2024!
Dallas Baptist University and the Alumni Association invite you to attend DBU Homecoming 2024. We want this to become an annual tradition for you and your family. We have so much in store for alumni of all ages and stages of life, providing an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alum and share a little piece of your DBU transformation with your family. We look forward to seeing you on University Hill!
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Alumni Homecoming Schedule
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
4:00 p.m. CST
Online registration opens Friday, November 1, 2024, and closes on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
During the Patriot Rally and Tailgate, check-in at the Alumni tent for a free, exclusive alumni experience and a chance to win a DBU swag bag. For an extra chance to win and skip the line, pre-register now.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
6:30 p.m. CST
Limited seating. Get your tickets early because this game will sell out quickly.
36th Annual Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 21st | 4:00 p.m. | Homecoming Stage
Take part in DBU's 36th Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 21, at 4:00 p.m. Come walk or run around University Hill on the recently dedicated Lunsford Trail. Choose between a 3K or 5K trail.
Online registration opens Friday, November 1, 2024, and closes on Monday, November 11, 2024. Late registration is available from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. Race check-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Pilgrim Chapel parking lot.
College Receptions
Saturday, November 23rd | 1:00 p.m. | Across Campus
Reconnect with old friends and professors at select college alumni receptions across campus. Register below to let us know you are coming.
November 23, 2024 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Great Hall, Mahler Student Center
November 23, 2024 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | William Wilberforce Room, LC
November 23, 2024 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Horner Hall Lobby
November 23, 2024 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | The Sellar, Dean Learning Center
November 23, 2024 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Rose Mary Rumbley Room, LC
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, November 23rd | 3:00 p.m. | Homecoming Stage
Come decked out in your red, white, and blue as you watch the colorful procession of hand-crafted floats, current students, alumni honorees, civil servants, and more! Arrive early to find the best place to watch.
If you need some DBU Swag to wear, come shop our exclusive Homecoming merchandise at the new and improved DBU Bookstore. The store will be open, and there will be a pop-up tent by the Quad for your convenience.
Patriot Rally & Tailgate
Saturday, November 23rd | 3:30 p.m. | Homecoming Stage
Gather at the Homecoming Stage for a quick word from DBU Basketball Coach, Dr. Blake Flickner, and celebrate as DBU President, Dr. Adam C. Wright awards the Distinguished Alumni and the Honorary Alumni honorees.
Don’t miss the tailgate filled with activities for all ages! Enjoy inflatables, carnival rides, face painters, food trucks, and more! Roll back the clock and find your student organization’s tent on the quad.
Check-in at the Alumni tent for a free, exclusive alumni experience, and a chance to win a DBU swag bag. For an extra chance to win and skip the line, pre-register now.
Homecoming Game
Saturday, November 23rd | 6:30 p.m. | The Burg
Cheer on the DBU Patriots as we play the Mississippi College Choctaws! Need DBU game-day gear? Purchase some from the DBU Bookstore during the tailgate!
Limited seating. All game tickets need to be reserved in advance!
*Please Note: Doors to the Burg Center will tentatively open at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions about your tickets, please reach out to the Department of Athletics at (214) 333-5324 or tickets@dbu.edu. For those who are unable to reserve their game ticket in time, we will have the DBU Basketball game streamed live on the video board in Lot 4 at the top of campus!
Bonfire Bash
Saturday, November 23rd | Immediately Following the Homecoming Game
Dance the night away at Bonfire Bash, where you will find a student DJ and late-night bites.
Share Your Memories
Use the hashtag #dbuhomecoming and tag @DBUalumni and @DBUPatriots on social media!
