Welcome to the Alumni Family!

Welcome to the Alumni Family!

From their first day on campus to graduation, every Gamecock builds a lasting legacy. Now, our newest graduates join a global network of nearly 300,000 alumni.

Whether you’re a graduate or a proud supporter, celebrate this milestone and explore ways to stay connected and carry the Gamecock spirit forward.

Gifts for Grads

Celebrate your favorite Gamecock graduate with a special gift to show them how proud you are of their accomplishments, and set them up for a future full of success!

Gifts for Grads
Gifts for Grads

New Alumni Celebrations

Get a taste of the alumni life at one of several celebrations hosted by the Alumni Association: Last Night Carolina on the Horseshoe, Tassels & Taps at The Golden Spur and Grad Fest at your new alumni home, the Pastides Alumni Center.

New Alumni Celebrations

Get involved!

Remember, you may be a student for a short time, but you are a Gamecock for a lifetime! Get involved with your alumni network through membership, events, local clubs and so much more.

New Graduate Life
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Gifts for grads

Celebrate your graduate’s incredible achievement with a meaningful gift from the USC Alumni Association or one of our partners! Our Gifts for Grads collection makes it easy for families to honor this milestone with something special that keeps Gamecock pride alive long after commencement. From alumni gear and keepsakes to lifelong membership opportunities, each gift symbolizes their journey, success and connection to the Carolina community.

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New Graduates Save on Life Membership

We want to celebrate your accomplishments by offering our New Graduate Life Membership. Membership continues to be the best way to give back to your alma mater. New Graduate Life Members will also receive a custom engraved Horseshoe Brick!

Membership can also be purchased on behalf of a graduate, making it the perfect gift for parents, friends, and mentors to give to the USC graduate in their life. New graduates save $750 through this promotion!

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Horseshoe brick reading

Leave your legacy on the Horseshoe with a custom Horseshoe brick, included in this offer.

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Last Night Carolina

Head back to where it all began with your FIRST Night Carolina and join us for a celebration for LAST Night Carolina.

Thursday, May 7
4-6 p.m.
McCutchen House
FREE for spring 2026 graduates!

Registration coming soon!

Tassels & Taps

Celebrate at The Golden Spur with drink discounts, appetizers and good vibes!

Join us at The Golden Spur as we raise a glass to celebrate our class of 2026 graduates! Enjoy your first drink on us, along with additional drink specials and a selection of shared appetizers as we toast to your achievements.

Friday, May 8
5-7 p.m.
The Golden Spur
FREE for spring 2026 graduates and guests!

Registration coming soon!

Celebrate at the Alumni Center

You did it — you graduated. Now the Alumni Association wants to celebrate you!

Just two blocks away from Colonial Life Arena, Grad Fest presented by South Carolina Student Loan welcomes spring 2026 graduates and their families to the global network of USC alumni! Grab a family photo, enjoy complimentary food/beverage and explore your new alumni home. Graduates will also receive a special gift from the Alumni Association — just swing by after the conclusion of your Commencement ceremony.

Grad fest presented by 

Saturday, May 9
Time TBA
Pastides Alumni Center
FREE for spring 2026 graduates and guests

Registration coming soon!

Find Your Local Club

Awesome game viewing parties? Yes. Happy hours and networking events? All the time. Scholarships for local students? We do that, too. Thanks to the hundreds of dedicated volunteers leading our local clubs, the USC Alumni Association is bringing together Gamecocks in over 50 cities around the world. Find or start your club today!

Find My Club
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Connect on Social Media

Keep up-to-date with all things USC alumni by following our social media accounts:

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Kickstart Your Career

The Alumni Association has resources to connect you with other Gamecocks to network, share skills, or find that next career move when the time comes. Join us for an in-person event or watch an insightful talk from the comfort of your home!

Career Development

Keep Us in the Loop!

Remember, you’re a Gamecock for a lifetime! We’re here for your entire journey — and we love to celebrate when alumni achieve greatness in their personal or professional lives. Send us your class notes to keep us updated of your achievements:

Send a Class Note

Leave Your Legacy

Get your own personalized brick on the historic Horseshoe and permanently make your mark on campus. It’s truly the way to say Forever to Thee.

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