Sail Home, Buccaneers

Get ready to celebrate tradition, community, and Buccaneer pride at Charleston Southern University’s Homecoming 2025! Mark your calendars for October 25 as we come together for a day filled with memories.

This year’s festivities will feature our signature homecoming parade, special reunions, and much more. Stay tuned for updates as we announce more events and activities that will make this homecoming an unforgettable experience.

Schedule of Events – Alumni

• Wednesday, October 22
  • Chapel | 11 a.m., Lightsey Chapel
• Thursday, October 23
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
• Friday, October 24
  • Wind Ensemble and Concert Singers, open rehearsals | 1:30 – 3 p.m. (Ensemble Alumni)
  • Golden Buccaneer Luncheon | Noon – 1:30 pm, Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership
  • Marching Band | 4:30 – 6 p.m. (Band Alumni)
  • Baseball vs. Coastal Carolina University | 5 p.m., Nielsen Field @ CSU Ballpark
  • Graphic Design Alumni Drop-In Reception | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Library Lower Level
    • A casual meet-up for graphic design alumni and friends.
  • Volleyball Alumni Night | 6 p.m., Buc Dome
    • Cheer on the Buccaneers and reconnect with fellow volleyball alumni.
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
• Saturday, October 25
  • 3rd Annual All-Alumni Brunch & Alumni Awards | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership
    • Gather with alumni of all eras and celebrate this year’s outstanding award recipients. Tickets only $15 per person (Children under 5 are free).
  • Homecoming Parade | Following the Alumni Brunch
    • Enjoy a brand-new parade route this year — more fun, more Buc spirit!
  • Teaching Fellows Reunion | Look for their tent near the College of Education tent
  • Football: CSU vs. Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m., Buccaneer Field
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
• Sunday, October 26
  • Graphic Design Preservice Fellowship | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Library Lower Level
    • A time of encouragement and fellowship with design alumni.
  • Summit Church Service | 11 a.m., Lightsey Chapel
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 3 p.m., Lightsey Chapel

Schedule of Events – Students

• Thursday, October 23
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
  • Elevate | 8 p.m. in front of Buc Dome
  • Pep Rally | 9 p.m. in front of the Buc Dome
• Friday, October 24
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
  • Giardiaville | 9:30 p.m. – 6 a.m., Buccaneer Field
• Saturday, October 25
  • Homecoming Parade | Noon, Buc Club Blvd.
  • Football: CSU vs. Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m., Buccaneer Field
    • Homecoming court at halftime
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 7:30 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
• Sunday, October 26
  • Original Play: On the Other Side | 3 p.m., Lightsey Chapel
  • Homecoming Dance: Boot, Scoot, & Bucky | 7 p.m., The Gatherings at Dorchester