The Ultimate Homecoming Experience at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will take over Durham from Saturday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. This year’s line-up includes performances from some of the biggest names in music.
Kicking things off on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m., it’s the *Ultimate Gospel Experience featuring Grammy-winning artists Tye Tribbett and Hezekiah Walker. This uplifting concert will be held in the McDougald-McLendon Arena on campus.
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, it’s a Florida takeover at the *Ultimate Hip-Hop Concert. Miami rap star JT will headline, along with performances from Luh Tyler and Lil Poppa. The show starts at 7 p.m. in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
For alumni, the soulful Angie Stone will serenade attendees at the *Alumni Concert on Friday, Oct. 25. Raleigh’s own NiiTO Band will also take the stage. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., in Durham.
The Ultimate Homecoming Experience doesn’t stop with music. Here’s a rundown of the week’s signature events:
Saturday, Oct. 19:
- The Ultimate Countdown, 10:30 p.m. to midnight, James E. Shepard Library Bowl.
Monday, Oct. 21:
- Miss and Mister NCCU Royal Coronation, 6-8 p.m, NCCU Student Center Event Hall.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
- The Ultimate 10:40 Break, 10:40 a.m. – 12 p.m., James E. Shepard Library Bowl.
- The Ultimate Talent Show, 6 – 8 p.m., McDougald-McLendon Arena.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
- The Ultimate Chicken Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., W.G. Pearson Dining Hall.
Thursday, Oct. 24
- The Ultimate Throw Back Thursday: Old School Greek Stroll Off, 10:40 a.m. – 12 p.m., James E. Shepard Library Bowl.
Friday, Oct. 25
- 77th Founder's Day and Class of 1974 Induction into the Society of Golden Eagles, 9 – 11 a.m., McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- Wreath-Laying Ceremony, 11 a.m., James E. Shepard Administration Circle.
- *Ultimate Face-Off Step Show, 7 – 10 p.m., McDougald-McLendon Arena.
Saturday, Oct. 26
- Ultimate Homecoming Parade, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fayetteville Street, beginning at Cornwallis Road.
- *NCCU Football vs. Morgan State University, 3:30 p.m., O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- Ultimate Student/Alumni Social, 5 – 9 p.m., James E. Shepard Library Bowl.
Event Ticket Information
*Tickets for all homecoming event tickets are available for sale at the NCCU Ticket Office or online at nccu.edu/homecoming.
NCCU’s clear bag policy will be enforced at events at McDougald-McLendon Arena and O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
Media Information
Members of the media who wish to cover the 2024 Ultimate Homecoming Experience can request credentials.
For interview requests with performers from the gospel or hip-hop concerts, contact Ariel Germain at [email protected] or 919-530-7474.
Artist photos can be found here.
General Information
For a complete schedule of events, visit nccu.edu/homecoming and the NCCU Alumni Association Inc. website.
