SC State outlines Homecoming campus access, parking and residence hall rules for students

Current students may enter campus and stadium with valid university IDs; special parking and residential restrictions remain in effect

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is reminding students of campus access procedures, parking restrictions and residence hall security measures in effect for Homecoming 2026 from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25.

Hugine Suites parking restrictions

• All Hugine Suites parking lots will be reserved exclusively for authorized security and law enforcement personnel from noon Thursday, Oct. 22, through noon Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Students must remove their vehicles from the Hugine lots by noon Thursday, Oct. 22, or face possible towing.
• Alternative parking will be available in the Mays I and II area and the new gravel lot behind Crawford-Zimmerman.

 

Student conduct and safety

• Students must carry valid university IDs and present them upon request. They are expected to comply with campus security procedures, traffic controls and instructions from university officials and law enforcement.
• Motorized scooters are prohibited on campus Friday and Saturday. This policy will be strictly enforced.
• SC State is a gun-free, smoke-free and drug-free campus. Fighting, harassment, threats, vandalism and other disruptive behavior are prohibited.
• Students should promptly report suspicious activity, potential threats or unsafe behavior to SC State Public Safety or the nearest law enforcement officer.

Student campus access

• On-campus residents: Students must carry valid SC State IDs and present them upon request.
• Commuter students: Students are encouraged to enter through Gate 3 (Magnolia and Geathers streets) before 8 a.m. Saturday. Those arriving by vehicle must have valid university IDs and parking decals. Gate 3 will close to incoming traffic at 8 a.m. Saturday until after the Homecoming parade.
• Students in affiliated housing: Students living in University Village, Campus Corner and nearby housing should use the Chestnut Street pedestrian bridge. Shuttles will operate from other university-operated affiliated housing units as traffic allows.
• Game access: Current SC State students do not need Homecoming football game tickets to enter campus or Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. Students must present current, valid university IDs and comply with security screening procedures.
• Students bringing guests: All non-student guests, including vehicle passengers, must possess valid Homecoming football game tickets and present valid government-issued IDs.

Residence hall restrictions

• Residence halls are restricted to authorized student residents through Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Nonresident visitors, including friends and family members, are not permitted inside residence halls during this period. Additional perimeter patrols and security measures will remain in effect.
• Students should arrange to meet family members and guests in designated public areas outside restricted residential zones.

 The university encourages students to enjoy Homecoming responsibly, look out for one another and help maintain a welcoming environment for the entire Bulldog family.