WASHINGTON (March 20, 2019) - Howard University today announced the 2019 Homecoming dates, scheduled Oct. 5-13, 2019, in line with the launch of the Howard University Football Schedule announcement. The highly anticipated 2019 homecoming football game will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 against Norfolk State.

“We are excited to have our alumni and friends save-the-date for what will soon become another historic and memorable week of events on the Hilltop,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “We invite our Bison family to return to campus and attend the Open Houses planned for each school and college. They will hear from the deans about the exciting research and training today’s students are experiencing. Howard is constantly moving forward.” 

Homecoming 2019 will include fun and informative events, including the fan-favorites such as Bison Day of Service, Call to Chapel, Bison Madness and the Homecoming Jazz Brunch. The homecoming theme and schedule of events for the week will be disseminated at a later date.

Early bird Rise Up Bison season ticket sales begin on April 1. Bison fans can purchase reserved seating without tent access for $150.00 or purchase reserved seating with tent access for $200.00. Those who purchase the Rise Up Bison package will receive a discount for 2019-20 basketball season tickets. Tickets can be purchased through the athletic ticket portal www.BisonTickets.com or from the Bison Ticket Office in Burr Gymnasium.

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Media Contact: Alonda Thomas, Alonda.Thomas@howard.edu