Entrance to the Horseshoe with the gates closed on a beautiful day

Forever

Forever

Entrance to the Horseshoe with the gates closed on a beautiful day

begin here

Forever begins on South Carolina's historic Horseshoe. It's where the university started in 1801 and it's where you can start your campus tour today. Take a look around and picture yourself here.

USC tour guide makes a stop on the historic Horseshoe with group of prospective students/parents.
Students having class outside while sitting on the soft, green grass of the Horseshoe.
Tour guide smiles for a selfie with her group of prospective students/parents.
Female student poses with a big smile and arms outstretched behind oversized garnet #UofSC letters on the Horseshoe.

study here

Here your worldview broadens. Your classroom is not bound by walls, and your learning is enhanced by insightful faculty, hands-on problem solving, groundbreaking research and global study opportunities. It's your time to discover what, and who, you want to be.

Student lays on ground, Carolina cap covering face, surrounded by books.
Class meets outside, sitting near Maxcy Monument in the middle of the Horseshoe.
Female student sits on a blanket studying on the Horseshoe, laptop open.
Two students studying with open notebook, laptop, water bottle, sunglasses laying on grass between them.
Female student lays comfortably in crook of large tree branch, reading a book.

play here

There's no place like the Horseshoe. Nestled beneath ancient oaks, this is where you can unwind, rejuvenate or literally just hang out. It's a green oasis within a vibrant city where friendships are formed early and last a lifetime.

Wooden bike basket attached to handlebars of moving bike as red bricks speed below.
Five male students pause Spikeball game to pose playfully around trampoline and ball.
Female students flaunt yoga poses and headstands while exercising on Horseshoe grass.
Group of smiling female students wearing Gamecock football jerseys pose in human pyramid.

gather here

Like the crowds that assemble for special events, the bonds you form here continue to grow. Whether you join as student, sister or brother, classmate or mentor, you are always a member of the Carolina family.

Students and families gather on Horseshoe near Maxcy Monument to celebrate Ring Ceremony.
Female student in white dress proudly holds hand in front of camera displaying new class ring.
Sorority women gather in front of McKissick Museum to celebrate Bid Day.
Students take selfies with Cocky at ESPN Gameday.
Alpha Xi Delta sorority sisters strike Bid Day pose, laying on brick sidewalk with heads in center.

graduate here

Commencement here is a joyous step. It’s your day to celebrate not only where you've been, but where you've yet to go.

Five female students stand in white dresses throwing graduation caps in the air, Maxcy Monument behind them.
Female student wears graduation cap while posing with Cocky on Horseshoe.
Student wearing bow tie, graduation cap and gown, flashes a huge smile.
Four female students laugh and blow kisses at camera while posing in graduation caps.

return here

You may leave here for new experiences, but the memories draw you back. This is a place of new beginnings where you find joyful surprises, lifelong relationships and family ties that span the generations.

Young man on bended knee proposes to girlfriend on Horseshoe.
Young couple sits close to one another on bench in garden, looking at one another, smiling and holding hands.
Wedding party surrounds smiling bride and groom, bride and bridesmaids hold colorful bouquets of flowers.
Toddler girl sits on brick sidewalk pointing to a brick that says, “Ben & Sally, Our Place.”
Family captures memories on Horseshoe for son’s first birthday, dad walks with two dogs near young mom holding child and large gold 1 balloon.

remember here

Remembering the days is more than just a line in the alma mater. The memories you make here connect you forever to this place and forever to one another.

University of South Carolina acapella groups raising their arms for alma mater.

forever
to thee