Benedict College Homecoming | BCNAA Annual Meeting
and Classes in Reunion Weekend
Above and Beyond, the Leaders of Tomorrow
October 30 - November 1, 2025
Doubletree Hotel
Mr. Rod Casey '05
31st National President
We have exciting plans for you this fall! The Benedict College National Alumni Association is offering a wide variety of events during Homecoming Weekend. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Early Bird Full Registration
by September 1
$
395
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Meeting Registration
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ALL event tickets
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Football game ticket
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Stadium Parking
SAVE $$$
Full Registration
starting September 2
$
470
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Meeting Registration
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ALL event tickets
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Football game ticket
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Stadium Parking
Audacity to Dream Sponsorship
$
1000
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VIP Seating at all events
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Signature recognition in BCNAA brochures
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BC website listing
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Football game ticket
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Stadium Parking
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Access to President's Box
Audacity to Dream Sponsorship
w/Spouse
$
1395
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VIP Seating at all events
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Signature recognition in BCNAA brochures
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BC website listing
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Football game ticket
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Stadium Parking
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Access to President's Box
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Monday, October 27
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom | Duly registered 2024-2026 BCNAA Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs only. |
Thursday, October 30
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session I | Doubletree Hotel (heavy hors d’oeuvres) |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hospitality |
Friday, October 31
8:00 a.m. | Leroy T. Walker Golf Tournament | sponsored by the Midlands Booster Club, Robert Squirewell, President rcsquire1@aol.com or contact Mr. Willie Washington, Athletic Director at (803) 705-4734 or willie.washington@benedict.edu |
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | BCNAA Memorial Service | Classes ending on 0’s and 5’s | Doubletree Hotel |
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings | Classes ending in 0’s and 5’s | Doubletree Hotel |
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
TBD | Alumni Career Day Showcase | Benedict College |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon | Doubletree Hotel | Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO, Benedict College, Speaker |
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session II | Doubletree Hotel |
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Benedict College Campus, Oak Street |
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only | Doubletree Hotel (2024-2025 Alumni Major Donors) |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Alumni Annual Banquet and Classes in Reunion ROYAL Masquerade Ball | Doubletree Hotel | Ms. Peggy R. McManus ’93, Brigadier General, United States Army, Speaker | Classes ending in 0’s and 5’s | wear your purple |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hospitality |
Saturday, November 1
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street, Columbia, SC |
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Benedict College vs Virginia University of Lynchburg | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Grand Hospitality with Live DJ | Celebrating Classes in Reunion and Alumni | Doubletree Hotel | Classes ending in 0’s and 5’s |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hospitality |
Sunday, November 1
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel | Benedict College |
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration, Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | BCNAA Executive Committee Meeting |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
9:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings | Doubletree Hotel |
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon Doubletree Hotel |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only |
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Banquet |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street |
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tiger Jam | Concourse (After the Game) |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel |
No onsite registration – No refunds
REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES
Host Hotel & Accommodations
The Double Tree by Hilton is the official host hotel for the Benedict College Homecoming and Class Reunion Weekend. Contact the hotel for reservation and identify yourself as an attendee for the Benedict College Homecoming Weekend.
Double Tree Hotel
2100 Bush River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Toll Free: (800) 222-8733
Direct: (803) 731-0300
$134 + Taxes (Double/King)Â Â Â |Â Â $164 + Taxes (Suites)Â
(includes breakfast for two)
Reservation Group Code: BENEDICT COLLEGE
Reservation Deadline: September 28, 2025
Sleep Inn at Bush River Road
1901 Rockland Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 731-9999
3.3 miles
Embassy Suites by Hilton
200 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 252-8700
3.3 miles
Hilton Columbia Center Hotel
924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 744-7800
6.5 miles
Marriott Hotel
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7000
6.4 miles
Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 451-5900
5.4 miles