SC State offers corporate sponsorship opportunities for Bulldog Homecoming 2026

Mister Homecoming 2025 D'Andre Ameir Brown and Miss Homecoming Kameron Cook at the Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming events Oct. 18-25 offer businesses, organizations ways to connect with Bulldog Nation

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Put your business or organization in front of thousands of South Carolina State University alumni, students and supporters during Bulldog Homecoming 2026, one of the university's biggest celebrations of the year.

SC State is offering corporate partnership and signature event sponsorship opportunities for Homecoming, scheduled for Oct. 18-25. Sponsorship opportunities range from $5,000 to $50,000, with options for visibility and engagement throughout Homecoming Week.

"We are super excited to welcome thousands of alumni and Bulldog supporters back to campus for Homecoming," SC State President Alexander Conyers said. "There is nothing quite like seeing Bulldog Nation come together. It's going to be a great week, and we can't wait to see everyone back at SC State."

Dr. John M. Lee Jr., vice president for University Advancement, thanked the businesses and organizations whose support helps make Homecoming possible.

"We could not make Homecoming what it is without the support of our sponsors," Lee said. "We truly appreciate the businesses and organizations that step up each year to help us welcome Bulldog Nation home and make this a special week for our alumni, students and supporters."

Corporate partnership levels include:

• Bulldog Premier - $50,000: Presenting sponsor with the highest visibility and category exclusivity.
• Bulldog Elite - $25,000: Presenting sponsor of one signature event.
• Bulldog Pride - $10,000: Focused event or activation sponsorship.
• Bulldog Spirit - $5,000: Supporting sponsorship with digital and game-day recognition.

Signature event sponsorships

Businesses and organizations also may sponsor individual Homecoming events, including:

• NPHC Step Show - $30,000: Features SC State's NPHC organizations, spirited competition and a celebrity host.
• Mister & Miss SCSU Coronation and Reception - $25,000:Celebrates student leadership, excellence and the 90th Royal Court.
• Forty Under 40 Brunch - $20,000: Celebrates the Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 and their leadership, achievement and service.
• Gospel Concert - $15,000: An uplifting Homecoming experience centered on gospel music, faith and community.
• Yard Fest & Bulldog Fan-Fest - $15,000: Features vendors, alumni engagement, corporate activations and a gathering of Bulldog Nation.
• Mister & Miss Homecoming Luncheon - $10,000: Recognizes student leadership, service and Bulldog legacy.
• Homecoming Parade - $10,000: Brings together alumni, students, bands, organizations and the Orangeburg community.
• The Bulldog Blueprint - $5,000.

Custom sponsorship opportunities also are available for the President's Donor + Parade Marshal Reception and the Homecoming Souvenir Booklet.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Dr. Ed "Rocky" Simmons, director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Relations in SC State's Division of University Advancement, at 803-536-8742 or [email protected].

Sponsorship information is available at BulldogHomecoming.com/sponsorship.