FAQ

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    Homecoming Week at Bowie State University takes place between October 14-20, 2024. Homecoming Day is October 19, 2024.

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    We have many exciting events planned for Homecoming Week! Each event requires registration. A full list of events with their registration links can be found here.

    All Homecoming Day attendees must register by Friday, October 18 to access campus. Please register as soon as possible due to limited campus capacity. As a reminder, all faculty, staff and students are required to have their Bowie Bulldog ID Card while on campus. 

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    If you are a BSU student attending the football game, you will need to reserve a ticket. Secure your free ticket here. You must show your Bulldog ID card with your ticket to enter the game.

    All football game tickets must be secured by October 18, 2024. No football tickets will be sold at the game. There will be no exceptions made.

    Please note the BSU Department of Athletics has a clear bag policy for all athletic events.

    You can purchase Homecoming football game tickets here.

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    The BSU Department of Athletics has a clear bag policy for all athletic events, which is consistent with those in many CIAA and non-conference venues. More information can be found here.

    BAG POLICY

    Fans will only be able to carry the following style and size bag into the stadium or arena, all of which are subject to search.

    • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
    • Small clutch bags measuring 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap

    All other bags will not be permitted. A list of prohibited bags includes but is not limited to purses, backpacks, drawstring bags that are not clear, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases and diaper bags.

    Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized items to their vehicles. Bowie State University cannot safeguard items that are not permitted into the stadium.

     

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    As we approach this year’s Homecoming, we want to ensure everyone enjoys a memorable and safe event. It’s essential for Bowie State to keep our campus safe, especially on Homecoming Day, where incidents have occurred in the past. This will entail doing things differently to keep our campus and guests as safe as possible.

    This year, we will be hosting events earlier throughout the week so the campus community can conclude activities by 7 p.m. on Homecoming Day, October 19. Other universities have adopted this safety measure with success. The earlier time decreases the chances of fostering unsafe situations and contributes to a safer environment for everyone involved.

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    As we approach this year’s Homecoming, we want to ensure everyone enjoys a memorable and safe event. It’s essential for Bowie State to keep our campus safe, especially on Homecoming Day, where incidents have occurred in the past. This will entail doing things differently to keep our campus and guests as safe as possible.

    We’ll be implementing a public safety best practice to have all guests register for Homecoming Day and Homecoming Week events. Registration allows us to provide important safety information and updates to attendees before, during and after Homecoming. Knowing who will be on-site makes it easier to account for everyone in case of an emergency and enables quick communication during emergencies. Registration also helps ensure that our campus doesn’t exceed safe limits, which is crucial for crowd control and emergency evacuations, and it can help identify any unauthorized individuals, thereby enhancing overall security.

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    All Homecoming Day attendees must register by Friday, October 18 to access campus. Please register as soon as possible due to limited campus capacity. As a reminder, all faculty, staff and students are required to have their Bowie Bulldog ID Card while on campus. 

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    To enter Bowie State University’s campus on October 19, please enter through the main entrance on East Loop Rd. off of Jericho Rd. A campus map can be found here.

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    Parking on campus will be first come, first served. All guests will enter campus through the main entrance at East Loop Rd. off of Jericho Rd. A campus map can be found here.

    Once campus reaches its parking capacity, guests will be directed to park at one of four Satellite Parking Locations listed below.

    • Bowie State MARC Park & Ride – 13900 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20720
    • Jericho Park – 9510 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20720
    • Horsepen Park – 8609 Race Track Rd., Bowie, MD 20715
    • Saddlebrook East Community Park – 8311 Race Track Rd., Bowie, MD 20715

    A shuttle service will be provided for guests from the Satellite Parking Locations to Bowie’s campus, running every 15 minutes, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. All guests will be required to show proof of registration before boarding the Shuttle Buses.

    No parking will be allowed on 197 (Laurel-Bowie Rd.), Jericho Rd., and surrounding neighborhoods.

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    Homecoming is a time to celebrate our beloved Bowie State University, as we connect with many students, alumni, and community members – near and far. As we approach this year’s Homecoming, we want to ensure everyone enjoys a memorable and safe event. It’s essential for the university to keep our campus safe, especially during Homecoming Week, where so many members of the Bowie State community come to campus to enjoy various activities.

    To prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our entire community, we've developed a comprehensive security plan to keep our campus and guests safe during Homecoming Week.

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    Bowie State University is committed to promoting a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. This policy is intended to reduce health risks associated with smoking and secondhand smoke for the campus community. Bowie State University's No Smoking Policy can be found here.

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    The purpose of this Policy is to establish Bowie State University’s standards for student alcohol use on campus and during student organizational activities on and off campus. Additionally, this Policy prohibits the use of controlled dangerous substances by students.

    Bowie State University's Alcohol and Substance Abuse policy can be found here.

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    Bowie State University's Policy on Prohibiting Firearms can be found here.