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Join us for OCU's annual Homecoming, set for Oct. 28-Nov. 2, 2024!

We are excited to welcome all Stars to our beautiful campus for celebration and fun! Below you will find information for alumni and students, including event listings and hotel information. 

GO STARS!

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and catch up with your classmates at the 2024 Homecoming events!


THURSDAY, OCT. 31

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

  • 5:30-7 p.m. 鈥 Clara Luper and American Indian Scholars reunion reception, (Wilson House)   

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

All OCU alumni, family & friends are welcome!
  • 12:30-12:45 p.m. 鈥 Alumni, Family Members and Friends Information Point and Check-in; this is an optional meet up with fellow OCU'ers to gather and get acquainted with the schedule and happenings of the day (Northside of Freede Wellness Center, outside check in table)
     
  • 1:30 鈥 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from OCU student organizations! 
     

  • 2-3:30 p.m. 鈥 Join us for the annual Homecoming Reunion Reception celebrating this year's special guests: the class of 1974 Golden Grads, all other graduating classes ending in 4's and 9's, and OCU parents and families. Event co-hosts include 2024 parade marshal, Trustee Gary Homsey '74, and 2024 Legacy Speaker, David Crooch '01. All OCU alums are invited. (Wilson House)
  • 3:30 鈥 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate 鈥 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free OCU swag while supplies last!
     

  • 5 p.m. 鈥 Abe Lemons Classic, OCU basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
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  • 8 p.m. 鈥 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)

Homecoming 2024 coincides with this year's annual and . 

OCU games during the Abe Lemons Basketball Classic are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, and 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Additional Saturday games will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

OCU Athletics have long been the standard bearer for excellence - in the classroom, in the community and in competition. The Week of Champions celebrates the success of the student-athletes who created this tradition and builds the foundation for continued greatness for those on campus today.  

OCU is tasked with providing a first-class educational experience and the Week of Champions gives the opportunity to be an integral part of this process. We invite you to make an impact on OCU student-athletes! #HomeOfChampions #WeekOfChampions 


OCU HOTEL DISCOUNTS IN OKC DURING HOMECOMING

Discounted room rates are available at two local hotels near OCU's campus:   and . Please contact [email protected] for the discount codes available for verified OCU alumni.

 

Contact [email protected] to obtain the online booking link for our special OCU rate at the Fordson Hotel OKC. $121 per room/per night.

900 West Main St. OKC 73106

Contact [email protected] to obtain the special promo code for OCU's special discount code at the Ellison Hotel. Starting at $179 per room/per night.

6201 N. Western Ave. OKC 73118

We are so excited to celebrate the 103rd OCU Homecoming this year! Here鈥檚 what you need to know; our theme this year is 鈥楥amp OCU'. Let's lace up out boots and pack our bags for 'A Week Under the Stars'. to pull up the playbook!


CAMP SCHEDULE

EVENTDATE & TIMELOCATION
Spirit Wall Set-upSunday 10/27
9 a.m. - Noon
Quad Lawn
LipSync Dress RehearsalSunday 10/27
5 to 8 p.m.
Freede Center
Kick OffMonday 10/28
5 p.m.
Quad Lawn
Field DayTuesday 10/29
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Quad Lawn
Stars on the PlazaTuesday 10/29
5 to 9 p.m.
Plaza District
OKConnect:
Homecoming Service Project
Wednesday 10/30
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Site Location
Legacy SpeakerThursday 10/31
1 p.m.
Chapel
Golf Cart Spirit DayFriday 11/1
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Around Campus
ParadeSaturday 11/2
1 to 2 p.m.
Streets around campus
TailgateSaturday 11/2
3:30 p.m.
In Front of Freede
Men鈥檚 Basketball GameSaturday 11/2
5 p.m.
Freede
40th Anniversary LipSync and AwardsSaturday 11/2
8 p.m.
Freede

Join your favorite OCU student for the 2024 Parent and Family Weekend festivities for Homecoming!


SATURDAY, NOV. 2

All OCU alumni, family & friends are welcome!

  • 12:30-12:45 p.m. 鈥 Alumni, Family Members and Friends Information Point and Check-in; this is an optional meet up with fellow OCU'ers to gather and get acquainted with the schedule and happenings of the day (Northside of Freede Wellness Center, outside check in table)
     
  • 1:30 鈥 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from OCU student organizations! 
     
  • 2-3:30 p.m. 鈥 Join us for the annual Homecoming Reunion Reception celebrating this year's special guests: the class of 1974 Golden Grads, all other graduating classes ending in 4's and 9's, and OCU parents and families. Event co-hosts include 2024 parade marshal, Trustee Gary Homsey '74, and 2024 Legacy Speaker, David Crooch '01.  (Wilson House)
  • 3:30 鈥 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate 鈥 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free OCU swag while supplies last!
     
  • 5 p.m. 鈥 Abe Lemons Classic, OCU basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
     
  • 8 p.m. 鈥 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)

OCU games during the Abe Lemons Basketball Classic are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, and 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Additional Saturday games will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

OCU Athletics have long been the standard bearer for excellence - in the classroom, in the community and in competition. The Week of Champions celebrates the success of the student-athletes who created this tradition and builds the foundation for continued greatness for those on campus today.  

OCU is tasked with providing a first-class educational experience and the Week of Champions gives the opportunity to be an integral part of this process. We invite you to make an impact on OCU student-athletes! #HomeOfChampions #WeekOfChampions 


OCU HOTEL DISCOUNTS IN OKC DURING HOMECOMING

Discounted room rates are available at two local hotels near OCU's campus:   and . Please contact [email protected] for the discount codes available to all OCU Parents and Family!

Contact [email protected] to obtain the online booking link for our special OCU rate at the Fordson Hotel OKC. $121 per room/per night.

900 West Main St. OKC 73106

Contact [email protected] to obtain the special promo code for OCU's special discount code at the Ellison Hotel. Starting at $179 per room/per night.

6201 N. Western Ave. OKC 73118

You are invited to join your OCU community during 2024 Homecoming Festivities Oct. 31 through Nov. 2! All 向日葵视频 are at or near the Freede Wellness Center located at 1798 NW 27th Street in OKC.

THURSDAY, OCT. 31

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

7 p.m. 鈥 Abe Lemons Classic, OCU basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)  

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

  • 1:30 鈥 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from OCU student organizations! 
  • 3:30 鈥 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate 鈥 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free OCU swag while supplies last!
  • 5 p.m. 鈥 Abe Lemons Classic, OCU basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)  
  • 8 p.m. 鈥 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)

PARADE UPDATE!

1:30 鈥 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from OCU student organizations! 

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