College of Charleston Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025

October 16, 2025

George Johnson

Alumni

Weeklong activities will take place Nov. 10-16.

Cougar Pride will be on full display as the College of Charleston hosts its annual Homecoming Week and Weekend celebration on Nov. 10-16. With the theme, “Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar,” Homecoming will also include Family Weekend activities into this weeklong celebration.

College administrators have planned a cadre of events that will allow alumni, friends and supporters the opportunity to visit campus, connect with other Cougars and share in the traditions that make the CofC experience so special.

“Homecoming and Family Weekend are such meaningful times for our campus community,” says Alicia Caudill, executive vice president for student affairs. “It’s a chance for current students, alumni, families and friends to come together and celebrate what connects us all – our shared love for the College of Charleston. This year’s theme truly reflects that lifelong bond.”

Some of the weeklong schedule of events include:

Monday, Nov. 10

Banner Competition Reveal, Cougar Mall

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Homecoming Parade, George Street, 6 p.m.
Homecoming Spirit Kickoff, Carnival and Pep Rally, Cistern Yard, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Donor Gratitude Gala, Festival Hall (invitation only)
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show, Sottile Theatre, 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 14

Black Alumni Council Breakfast, Halsey Gallery, 9:30-11 a.m.
Historic Walking Tour of Campus and Surrounding Areas by Tommy Dew ’90, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Game, TD Arena, 3 p.m.
Tailgate and Watch Party, Cistern Yard (ticketed event), 5 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Game, TD Arena, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15