Some milestones are more than memories. A new chapter of tradition begins when you become an alumni of the University of South Carolina.
Planning is underway for spring commencement exercises, including a recognition ceremony
for 2020 virtual graduates. UofSC will continue to employ appropriate COVID-19 mitigation strategies, and university
officials will continue to coordinate with public agencies and closely monitor the
spread of the virus and variant strains. Please stay up to date with current COVID-19
conditions, which affect our ability to host in-person events.
All ceremonies will be in-person except for the School of Medicine, which will be
virtual. In addition, all ceremonies will be livestreamed online. Ticket availability
and seating will vary by ceremony. Visit the Registrar for ceremony-specific details.
Williams-Brice Stadium (rain or shine)
Watch the Friday Commencement Ceremony
Williams-Brice Stadium (rain or shine)
Watch the Saturday Morning Commencement Ceremony
Williams-Brice Stadium (rain or shine)
Watch the Saturday Evening Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 8, 2021, Koger Center at 2:30 p.m.
Watch the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 7, 2021, Horseshoe at 9 a.m.
Watch the School of Law Ceremony
Thursday, May 6, 2021, Virtual at noon
Watch the School of Medicine Ceremony
All 2020 graduates are invited to participate in an in-person program to commemorate your graduation. While degrees were already conferred at virtual ceremonies, you and select guests are invited to celebrate your accomplishment alongside your classmates.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Williams-Brice Stadium at 9:30 a.m.
The president of the University of South Carolina presides over the official ceremonies, which include South Carolina’s time-honored tradition of recognizing each degree candidate by name. Separate commencement exercises are held for Baccalaureate, Masters and Professional candidates, Doctoral candidates, and candidates from the School of Law and School of Medicine. During the ceremonies, candidates are personally congratulated for their accomplishment by the dean of the graduate’s college or school.
Your undergraduate graduation is a special day you can share with family. For easier travel and parking during commencement, the university provides a free shuttle service from on-campus garages to commencement sites.
The Graduate School, School of Medicine and School of Law hold commencement ceremonies. Unique ceremonies for each school are held at locations including the Colonial Life Arena, Koger Center for the Arts, and the historic Horseshoe. These candidates can access ceremony specifics from their respective schools.