Many academic units and programs offer celebrations for graduating seniors each semester. Please check with your academic unit on events happening in your college or school and please refer to the Registrar’s Office for information on official commencement ceremonies.
Here are events that are happening that are open to ALL students graduating in spring 2025. Check out the individual program websites for details and information about RSVPs.
Future Alumni Week
- March 24- 27, 2025
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association!
- Each day during “Future Alumni Week” the University of South Carolina Alumni Association will hold an event that is free for graduating seniors! Join in for a paint and sip event, financial literacy workshop, happy hour, and headshots on the Horseshoe.
- Visit the University of South Carolina Alumni Association website and click on the “Event Calendar” page to learn more about these FREE events and to RSVP to secure your spot.
Grad Bash
- April 23, 2025
- 12 p.m. -3 p.m. on Davis Field
- Hosted by the Career Center!
- Get your picture with Cocky, grab a free Pelicans sno cone, and complete the First Destination survey!
- Find more details on Handshake!
Drive Down Memory Lane
- April 23, 2025
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Greene Street
- Hosted by Gamecock Entertainment
- Celebrate the Class of 2025 with a parade down Greene St - you read that right! We're opening the gates for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Graduating Gamecocks to drive down the road where so many Gamecock milestones and memories have taken place! All Gamecocks are welcome to stand along the parade route to celebrate our grads! The event will feature a parade down Greene St. from 3-4 PM followed by a reception on the Russell House Patio from 4-5 PM.
- RSVP on Garnet Gate by searching for Drive Down Memory Lane
Last Night Carolina
- May 6, 2025
- 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on the Horseshoe
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina
- Head back to where it all began with your FIRST Night Carolina and join us for a celebration for LAST Night Carolina. Join in with university leaders, classmates, and friends for a celebratory toast to end your time as a USC student.
Tassels and Taps
- May 9, 2025
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association!
- Check back soon for more details and registration links as they become available!
Grad Fest
- May 10, 2025
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association!
- Check back soon for more details and registration links as they become available!