Alumni Association Programs

Stay Connected. Celebrate Traditions. Strengthen Your Gamecock Ties.

Our alumni programs celebrate tradition, build community, and keep the Gamecock spirit strong – wherever you are. From signature events like the Ring Ceremony, homecoming, and alumni awards to watch parties, tailgates, and regional events hosted by our more than 50 Alumni Clubs, these experiences deepen your lifelong connection to USC and fellow alumni. Find your place in the story of Forever to Thee.

Ring Program

Celebrate your lifelong connection to Carolina with the official USC ring. From Ring Week to the cherished ring ceremony on the historic Horseshoe, this tradition honors your journey and legacy as a Gamecock and will be with you wherever your life takes you.

Alumni Awards

Our highest honor, the alumni awards recognize Gamecocks who lead, serve, and inspire in their professions and communities – upholding the values of the University of South Carolina.

Travel

Explore the world with fellow alumni through group travel experiences that blend adventure, culture, and Gamecock camaraderie – creating unforgettable memories, wherever you go.

Homecoming

Return to campus for a weekend full of tradition, spirit, and celebration. Homecoming unites Gamecocks of all generations through marquee events, tailgating, and unforgettable memories.

Tailgates

Join us before the big game! Presented by Founders Federal Credit Union, our alumni tailgates offer food, fun, and fanfare – bringing alumni together to cheer on the Gamecocks at home and on the road.

Events

From career networking and family-friendly gatherings to member exclusive opportunities, our year-round slate of events offers meaningful ways to engage with alumni near and far.

Watch Parties

Cheer on the Gamecocks with fellow fans at local watch parties hosted by our alumni clubs. Whether it’s football, basketball, or the sport of your choosing, you’ll never have to watch the game alone.

Alumni Affiliate Groups

With more than 50 regional alumni clubs, four affinity groups, and two interest groups, our alumni affiliate network helps you stay connected to USC and fellow Gamecocks through shared experiences, identities, and locations.

Future Alumni Network

The Future Alumni Network connects students to the greater Gamecock alumni community – building pride, tradition, and lifelong ties to USC. As a member, students gain access to exclusive benefits like 20% off at iHub and Addam’s Gamecock Gear. Join today and start shaping your journey from student to Forever to Thee.

  • A cheerleader waves a large red flag with a Gamecock emblem at a football game, surrounded by a cheering crowd in a stadium under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • A group of alumni from the University of South Carolina, posing together with the school's mascot, holding a USC Alumni banner, at a baseball game.
  • A line of people waiting at the USC Alumni Association tailgate event, with many wearing game day attire in the school's colors, in front of a large tent that displays the event's name and sponsors.

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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