Homecoming Events

Fargo journalist Patrick Springer, a longtime reporter for The Forum, discusses his new book, Untamed, a story of survival and freedom among the wild horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Kick off homecoming week with yard games, ice cream, photos with Thundar and the NDSU Pep Band, plus recognition of the 2026 Homecoming Court.

Explore research that preserves the cultural heritage of North Dakota.

Give back to the F-M community by volunteering with a local nonprofit during Serve with the Herd. Students can sign up for a minimum two-hour shift and receive a free shirt and swag.

Students can spread positivity by painting a rock with a kind message or image, then placing it around campus to brighten someone’s day and create a culture of gratitude.

Create your own Bison-themed floral arrangement.

Team up with a buddy for the Roll Herd Race, a roller scooter relay where you’ll compete for homecoming spirit points and bragging rights. Participants receive free Bison swag.

The time-honored Blue Key Show tradition continues with performances by NDSU students and the announcement of the 2026 Homecoming Court. NDSU students get in free; admission is $10 for all others.

A formal academic ceremony including this year’s State of the University address delivered by President Stewart as part of the full inauguration program.

Residence Life is partnering with Vitalant to host the Homecoming Blood Drive. Register to donate.

Celebrate the inauguration of President Stewart with a free community meal.

Stop in for a sweet treat and decorate your own Bison cookie.

Find more information about the ticketed event.

Enjoy six rounds of NDSU trivia and free snacks.

Join us as we continue to celebrate the inauguration of our 16th president with a free fireworks display open to the community.

Stop by the NDSU Bookstore for discounts on NDSU gear and fun pop-up vendors, or shop online at ndsu.bookstore.com.

Students: stop by the contact tables outside the Bookstore wearing green and yellow and walk away with Bison swag!

Grab your friends, wear your gear and fuel up for the big weekend — just $7 for all students, staff, faculty and guests.

Celebrate 25 years of the NDSU Wellness Center, tour the facility and learn how it has supported healthy lifestyles in the NDSU community since 2001.

Join a historic event for NDSU and the College of Engineering with the ceremony followed by an open house.

Meet at the NDSU Library and relive campus history with a walking tour.

Enjoy inflatable games, a DJ, food trucks and activities for the whole family.

Celebrate homecoming by shopping student-created products, meeting campus entrepreneurs and supporting the launch of NDSU's new Student-Made marketplace.

Show off your school spirit by celebrating homecoming during the parade.

Grab your friends, throw on your Western gear and get ready for games, laughs, snacks and frontier adventure! Play to earn tickets for a chance to win prizes, drawn at 10:30 p.m.

Shop with the Herd at one of three game-day locations.

The Concert Choir invites choral alumni to sing, share memories and hear updates about NDSU choirs. The group will also sing the national anthem at the football game around 2:30 p.m. at the Fargodome.

Join a student tailgate packed with free food, music and fun.

Cheer on the Bison as they take on Wyoming. Tickets: gobison.com

NDSU takes on South Dakota State for Gold Rush. Tickets: gobison.com

Unwind and make memories under the stars — the perfect way to wrap up homecoming festivities.