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Alumni Homecoming Events

Save the Date! DBU Homecoming - November 16 & 18, 2023!

Dallas Baptist University and the Alumni Association invite you to attend DBU Homecoming 2023. We want this to become an annual tradition for you and your family. We have so much in store for alumni of all ages and stages of life, providing an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alum and share a little piece of your DBU transformation with your family. We look forward to seeing you on University Hill!

Alumni Homecoming Schedule

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Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 16, 2023

4:00 p.m. CST

Online registration opens Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and closes on Monday, November 13, 2023.

Pre-Register

Saturday, November 18, 2023

During the Patriot Rally and Tailgate, check-in at the Alumni tent for a free, exclusive alumni experience and a chance to win a DBU swag bag. For an extra chance to win and skip the line, pre-register now.

Game Tickets

Saturday, November 18, 2023

6:00 p.m. CST

Limited seating. Get your tickets early because this game will sell out quickly.


Thursday, November 16

DBU Alumni Events - Annual Turkey Trot Run

35th Annual Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 16th | 4:00 p.m. | Homecoming Stage

Take part in DBU's 35th Annual Turkey Trot, on Thursday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m. Come walk or run around University Hill on the recently dedicated Lunsford Trail. Choose between a 3K or 5K trail.

Online registration opens Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and closes on Monday, November 13, 2023. Late registration is available from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16. Race check-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Pilgrim Chapel parking lot.

Learn More and Sign Up


Saturday, November 18

DBU Alumni Events - College Reception

College Receptions

Saturday, November 18th | 1:00 p.m. | Across Campus

Reconnect with old friends and professors at select college receptions across campus.

More information to come.

Dr. Wright and his family in the Homecoming Parade along with the patriot man

Homecoming Parade

Saturday, November 18th | 3:00 p.m. | Homecoming Stage

Come decked out in your red, white, and blue as you watch the colorful procession of hand-crafted floats, current students, alumni honorees, civil servants, and more! Arrive early to find the best place to watch.

DBU Alumni Events - Cheerleader at Tailgate

Patriot Rally & Tailgate

Saturday, November 18th | 3:30 p.m. | Homecoming Stage

Gather at the Homecoming Stage for a quick word from DBU Basketball Coach, Dr. Blake Flickner, and celebrate as DBU President, Dr. Adam C. Wright awards the Distinguished Alumni and the Honorary Alumni honorees.

Don’t miss the tailgate filled with activities for all ages! Enjoy inflatables, carnival rides, face painters, food trucks, and more! Roll back the clock and find your student organization’s tent on the quad.

Check-in at the Alumni tent for a free, exclusive alumni experience, and a chance to win a DBU swag bag. For an extra chance to win and skip the line, pre-register now.

Pre-register Now

DBU Alumni Events - Basketball Game

Homecoming Game

Saturday, November 18th | 6:00 p.m. | The Burg*

Cheer on the DBU Patriots as we play the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs! Need DBU game-day gear? Purchase some from the Patriot Locker during the tailgate!

Limited seating. All game tickets need to be reserved in advance!

Get your tickets early because this game will sell out quickly.

Game Tickets

*Please Note: Doors to the Burg Center will open at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions about your tickets, please reach out to the Department of Athletics at 214-333-5324 or tickets@dbu.edu. For those who are unable to reserve their game ticket in time, we will have the DBU Basketball game streamed live on the video board in Lot 4 at the top of campus!

DBU Alumni Events - Homecoming Bash

Bonfire Bash

Saturday, November 18th | Immediately Following the Homecoming Game

Dance the night away at Bonfire Bash, where you will find a student DJ and late-night bites.

Share Your Memories

Use the hashtag #dbuhomecoming and tag @DBUalumni and @DBUPatriots on social media!

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