Clemson University Campus Chapter
Building Tradition. Building Community. Building Homes.
Since 1993, Clemson students and the Pickens County Habitat Campus Chapter have led one of the university’s most visible traditions—the Homecoming Build on Bowman Field. It’s not symbolic. It’s a real house, for a real family, framed by students in the heart of campus.
What began as a single build has become a defining campus tradition. Now in its 32nd year, the Homecoming Build continues to rally thousands of students, alumni, and volunteers around the power of home.
Homecoming 2025 Build Dates:
October 20 – November 1, 2025
Why We Build
During Homecoming Week, students raise the walls of a Habitat home on Bowman Field. After the celebration, the structure is relocated to its permanent site in Pickens County, where students and volunteers finish what they started—building alongside the future homeowner.
More than 10,000 Clemson students have participated in this tradition, helping build over 30 homes in our community. The impact is real, local, and lasting.
Get Involved
Students
- Join the Campus Chapter on TigerQuest
- Volunteer on-site during and after the Bowman Field build
- Fundraise and help share the mission
Alumni & Supporters
- Donate to support student-led construction
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on Facebook
- Sponsor a build day
- Visit Bowman Field and see the tradition in action
Donor Note
All funds raised through the Homecoming Build go directly toward that year’s house. If donations exceed the total cost, remaining funds are transferred to Pickens County Habitat for Humanity and used to build future homes for families in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Your gift doesn’t just build a house—it keeps the tradition alive.
"The Homecoming Build is one of my favorite parts about being a student and being involved with Habitat on campus. For me it represents a week of community and celebration in a way that helps a local family in need. The Homecoming House will always be a tradition I cherish and I hope that students following me will continue to work hard for each year.”
– Brittany Lacy, Construction Science Management major, 2021
