Nov. 1-2, 2024
This page will be your go-to resource for Homecoming 2024, including registration, frequently asked questions, and more. Check back as this page will continue to be updated as we approach Homecoming weekend.
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Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 1
9 a.m. | Athletic Club Homecoming Golf Tournament at Country Club of Newberry
6 – 9 p.m. | Rock the Quad Lawn Party
Saturday. Nov. 2
9 a.m. | Class Reunion Social on Yost Portico
9:30 a.m. | Alumni Welcome Tent on Bachman Court
10 a.m. | Alumni Association Meeting in Wiles Chapel
11 a.m. | Singers Concert in Wiles Chapel
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Alumni Market on Bachman Court
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Reunion Lunches at Class Reunion Central
1:30 p.m. | Homecoming Parade
2:15 p.m. | Pep Rally at Holland Hall
2:45 p.m. | Alumni Photo – immediately following the pep rally
4 p.m. | Homecoming Football Game – Newberry vs. Limestone
7:30 p.m. | Founders Federal Credit Union Fireworks Show
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Registering for Homecoming will make sure you reserve your ticket to the football game and have the opportunity to attend all the weekend’s fun festivities!
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Hampton Inn Newberry | 1201 Nance St., Newberry, SC 29108 | 803.276.6666
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry | 121 Truman Ave., Newberry, SC 29108 | 803.321.3955
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Days Inn by Wyndham Newberry | 50 Thomas Griffin Rd., Newberry, SC 29108 | 803.276.2294
Gameday parking is available in the Alumni Music Center lot, Walker/Pearson Hall lot, Cromer lot, Chapman Street lot, Luther Street, next to the Science & Mathematics Building, at Oakland Mill, Dufford House, Darrow House and Smith Road Complex. Click here to view the interactive campus map.
We are so impressed with the businesses our alumni have created. We invite you to the Alumni Market to browse the arts, crafts and other talents from our Newberry College alumni. If you would like to host a table, you can sign up with your registration.
Yes! The annual Alumni Association Awards will be presented during the Alumni Association Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 2. Nominations will close on Oct. 2. The award categories are:
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Thomas A. Epting Outstanding Alumni
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Philip T. Kelly Jr. Outstanding Young Alumni
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Noah & Pansy Derrick Outstanding Friend of the College
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Alumni Distinguished Service
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Newberry College Alumni Award of Valor
If you are a member of the class of 1964, 1974, 1984, 1999 or 2014, lunch will be provided at Class Reunion Central. If you aren’t part of a reunion, lunch will be served in Kaufmann Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. You can purchase your lunch ticket ahead of time with your Homecoming registration!
At this time, there is no specified RV parking.
This year we will be celebrating the Classes of 1964, 1974, 1984, 1999, and 2014. If your class is interested in participating in a special reunion year, please email Alumni.Relations@newberry.edu.
There will be an option to make your reunion gift on the registration page, or please reach out to Laura Beth Shealy '16, director of annual giving.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations at Alumni.Relations@newberry.edu or 803.321.5363.
