The University of South Carolina is a place of near-constant activity. Beginning with your move-in week and culminating with commencement, the university hosts a broad spectrum of experiences that inform, educate and entertain the members of the Carolina community.
Before you hit the books, we want you to become familiar with the campus resources available to you and all of the ways that you can get involved. UofSC Welcome activities introduce you to the people, organizations and services that will make your college experience more engaging and purposeful.
Join President Robert L. Caslen Jr. and university officials in a celebration commemorating your transition into the new academic class and into the Carolina family.
The annual State of the University address sets the stage for the coming academic year as President Robert L. Caslen shares the university's vision for today and the years ahead.
Immerse yourself in the Carolina Community during our annual Family Weekend. Enjoy a weekend-long program of networking, learning opportunities and connecting with fellow students and families in your home away from home.
Homecoming is a special time that unifies alumni and students. There are many ways to get involved during this fun week of events, competitions, special exhibits, reunions and much more.
TEDxUofSC is going virtual in 2020! South Carolina hosts its first virtual TEDxUofSC for the greater Columbia and university communities on Oct. 21. Broadcast from the Columbia campus, the popular event is free and open to anyone in the world.
For more than 30 years, we have honored the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The university celebrates his achievements and community focus with a wide-ranging week of activities, including a commemorative breakfast, a day of service, a food drive and presentation of the university’s Social Justice Awards.
Each spring the university recognizes accomplishments in service, scholarship, leadership and character within our student community. Awards Day honors recipients of university, college and departmental awards for the academic year.
Commencement exercises are held in May and December each year. President Robert L. Caslen Jr. presides over the official ceremonies, which include Carolina’s tradition of honoring each degree candidate by name.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
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Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
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Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020
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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020
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