Homecoming
2025 Homecoming - 100 Years of Football
October 5 - 11
Dickinson State University and the DSU Heritage Foundation are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Homecoming Events, highlighting 100 YEARS OF FOOTBALL at DSU.
Student Events
Sunday, October 5
- 10 a.m. – Royal Court Brunch *invitation only* | Student Center Ballroom
- 5 p.m. – Blue Hawks Got Talent | Stickney Auditorium
- 7:30 p.m. – Dodgeball (signup starts at 7:30 p.m., play starts at 8:00 p.m.) | Scott Gym
Monday, October 6
- 7:30 a.m – 10 a.m. – Coffee and Donuts *whiles supplies last | May Hall, Klinefelter Hall, and Student Center
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Pop-Up Programs: Team M&M balloon artist and airbrush tattoos and Airbrush T-Shirts | Student Center Foyer
- 7 p.m. – Music Dept Concert | Stickney Auditorium
Tuesday, October 7
- 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Make Your Own Game Day Sign *while supplies last | Student Center Foyer
- 7:30 p.m. – Hypnotist Sailesh | Student Center Ballroom
Wednesday, October 8
- 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Guess the Candy Game | Student Center Foyer
- 7 p.m. – Flag Football *sponsored by Intramurals | BAC
Thursday, October 9
- 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Caramel Apples *while supplies last | Student Center Foyer
- 7:30 p.m. – Pep Rally | Scott Gym
- 9:30 p.m. – Bowling @ Paragon | Paragon Bowl
Friday, October 10
- 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – DSU Nursing Department Open House | Klinefelter Hall 4th Floor
- 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Blue Hawks Against Hunger: Pie Edition | Student Center Foyer
- Bring a perishable food item for the DSU food pantry and pie an RA or DSU employee!
- 9 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – James and Pajamas Dance | Student Center Ballroom
- Join us for Jams and Pajamas, DSU’s Homecoming Dance. Wear your favorite pajamas, dance to the best jams, and enjoy a fun night with friends!”
Saturday, October 11
- 9 a.m. – 2025 DSU Homecoming Parade
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Tailgate | BAC
- 1 p.m. – DSU Football vs Dakota State | BAC
Community and Alumni Events
Register for events at https://www.dsualum.org/e/2025-dsu-homecoming-100-years-of-football
Thursday, October 9, 2025
- 5 p.m. - Alumni Honors Banquet - All In Events Center ($35/ticket) *business casual
Friday, October 10, 2025
- 11 a.m. - Hall of Fame Luncheon - Grand Dakota Hotel Ballroom ($35/ticket) *business casual
- 4 p.m. - Blue Hawk Open Football Practice - Henry Biesiot Activity Center (FREE)
- 5 p.m. - BAC Tours given by Football Staff - Henry Biesiot Activity Center (FREE)
- 7 p.m. - 100 Years of Football Social - Grand Dakota Hotel Ballroom ($100 package ticket - Blue Hawk Touchdown Club) *casual
Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 8 a.m. - Alumni + Friends Breakfast - Henry Biesiot Activity Center (FREE)
- 9 a.m. - DSU Homecoming Parade - Surrounding Henry Biesiot Activity Center (FREE)
- 10 a.m. - DSU HF Homecoming Tailgate - Henry Biesiot Activity Center Parking Lot (FREE)
- 11 a.m. - Hawk Walk including Football Alumni - Henry Biesiot Activity Center Parking Lot (FREE)
- 1 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game Kickoff - Henry Biesiot Activity Center ($10-$100 or $100 package ticket)
- 5 p.m. - 100 Years of Football Reception - Grand Dakota Hotel Ballroom ($100 package ticket) *casual