WSSU Homecoming · Nov 1–8, 2026 · Winston-Salem, NC

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Eight days of parade, step show, coronation and a Saturday at Bowman Gray against Fayetteville State. Here's the week, the city, where to eat, where to sleep, and how to give back.

Tap the skyline to paint the city red
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until kickoff · Sat Nov 7, 1:30 PM · Bowman Gray Stadium
The schedule

Homecoming Week

The parade opens the week this year, on Sunday. Tap a day to see what's happening.

Times marked TBA haven't been published yet. Check the official WSSU Homecoming calendar before you go. Student Coronation is also on this year's slate; its date is on the official calendar.

Ram Gatherings

By Alums, For Alums

These parties are thrown by alumni for the Ramily. Times, prices and dress codes are on each ticket page.

Alumni-hosted events are organized independently. They aren't run, sponsored or endorsed by Winston-Salem State University, and the university isn't responsible for them.

Saturday, Nov 7 · 1:30 PM

Rams vs. Broncos

Bowman Gray Stadium, Fayetteville State on the other sideline. Build your game day and see what it costs before you leave the house.

How many in your crew?
4
How are you getting there?
Cars in your group
1

Your Game Day

Estimated total$0

5 AMLots and tailgating open
CashlessCard only at every WSSU lot
9 PMVehicles out; gates lock 9:30
P6 + P8Free satellite decks at 611 N. Research Pkwy

Prices from WSSU's game day page. Pre-sale parking runs through Nov 6 at noon and includes a game ticket. Tailgating is in the back half of West and East Lots, two-space minimum (four for RVs). Full parking details

Between events

See the City

The Twin City has more Black history, art and Saturday-morning walks than a single weekend can hold. Start here.

Plates & pound cake

Where We Eating?

Pick a mood, or let the plate decide for the group chat.

Can't decide?

Spin the plate for a pick from the list below. It respects the mood you've selected.

Fri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8

Rest Your Head

Downtown puts you minutes from Bowman Gray, the parade route and the restaurants above.

Book now.Rooms fill early on homecoming weekend. Rates below open a live search for your dates; the price tier is a typical guide, not a quote.
Shout out

WSSU National Alumni Association

The NAA keeps the Ramily connected long after the Archway: local chapters across the country, scholarships for current Rams, and career help and leadership roles for alumni. This homecoming the NAA honors its Hall of Distinction and crowns Miss and Mr. Alumni. If you're home for the week, it's a good time to pay your dues.

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Through the ArchwaySlater Industrial Academy, founded 1892 by Simon Green Atkins.
Give back

Since 1892

One gift, wherever you want it to go. Choose your area on WSSU's secure giving page.

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