Homecoming 2026 is scheduled for: November 6-8, 2026.
Room block at Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Waterfront can be found here. Book by Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
The registration fees are $225 for alumni and $105 for spouses/significant others (early-bird pricing). The price goes up $50 after September 1. Registration includes a hat, a pair of rocks glasses plus entry to the Friday night party and Saturday tailgate. Football tickets are required for the tailgate/march-on and are not included in the package. See the Schedule of Events below for ticket purchase information. For questions, please email: citadel.class.1996@gmail.com or ask a question in the '96 Facebook page.
Click here to register: Homecoming Registration
Friday:
5:10pm: Twilight Parade
Parking will be at the Charleston Rifle Club (2221 Heriot St., Charleston, SC 29403)
Music will be provided by Shamus Gillen’s band
Customized '96 beer cans available for sale ($50 / case) -- see sample below
Saturday:
8:30-10am: Open Barracks
Time TBD: Report to the Ring Statue at the Corner of Lee and Avenue of Remembrance
The Ring Statue will be changed to a 96 ring
Please be on time as we will have a limited time to take a class picture
8:40am: Summerall Guards Performance
10:45am: Homecoming Review Parade
Noon: Tailgate
Football Ticket Purchasing Information: Click here
Purchase deadline: October 2, 2026
Tickets must be purchased to participate in the march-on
1:15: Lineup for March-on
2pm: Football Game vs. Furman
Apparel Store:
Many different products from shirts, jackets, hoodies, vests and more with several different designs and 5 different logos (shown below). We can create more products if needed.
You can also customize the products by adding your own text/images, resizing logos, changing colors, etc. The source files for these logos are available upon request.
Here's a guide on how to customize the items in the store: Customizing '96 Store Products
Included w/Reunion Package: