Signature Events
There's always something exciting happening at South Carolina. From Convocation to Commencement, learn about the signature events we host for our campus community.
Whether you'd like to be informed or entertained, you'll find that and more all across our thriving campus all year long. Visit the public calendar to learn about upcoming activities, events, exhibits and more hosted by the university and our dynamic colleges and schools.
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Carolina Welcome
This annual back-to-campus celebration helps you get to know people and organizations that can make your time at South Carolina special.
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New Student Convocation
Join the university president and officials at this celebration welcoming you into both the newest academic class and Carolina family.
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State of the University
The annual State of the University address is an opportunity for the campus community to celebrate recent successes and unite around a vision for the future.
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Family Weekend
Immerse yourself in the Carolina community during this weekend of networking, learning and meeting fellow students and families.
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Homecoming
Enjoy a spirited week of homecoming events, competitions, exhibits, reunions and much more for current students, alumni and the public.
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Imagine Carolina
Students gather to share perspectives and generate new ideas together to help shape the Carolina experience. Imagine Carolina is an open forum where students work with the administration to spark change.
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MLK Celebration
For more than 30 years, we have honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of activities, including the university’s Social Justice Awards.
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Awards Day
Held each spring, Awards Day recognizes accomplishments in service, scholarship, leadership and character within our student community.
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Commencement
Commencement exercises, held in May and December, include South Carolina’s tradition of honoring each degree candidate by name.