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Considering a gift to the USC Alumni Association? Get in touch with our team—we’d love to explore how your support can help shape the university’s future and discuss thoughtful ways to recognize your generosity.

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Student for a Short Time. Gamecock for a Lifetime.

Our mission is to foster a lifelong connection between USC and its alumni. Giving to the Alumni Association is the easiest and best way to support the university and the global network of 300,000+ Gamecocks. The programming, services and events we offer enhance and strengthen that connection no matter how far from the Horseshoe you may be.

Your Gift Supports:

  • Scholarships
  • Career Development
  • USC Advocacy
  • Student and Alumni Engagement

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  • A large crowd of people outdoors, with many individuals raising their arms, likely in a celebratory or responsive gesture. The setting includes green trees and a building in the background, with rows of white chairs in the foreground. Attendees are dressed in various styles, suggesting a formal or semi-formal event.
  • A graduate in a black gown with colorful stoles poses with a red and yellow mascot in a black jersey marked 'CAROLINA 01'. They are outdoors with people milling about in the background.
  • A young woman with curly hair smiles and gives a thumbs-up next to a large bronze statue of a mascot, wearing a shirt with 'CAROLINA' inscribed on it, set in a green park.
  • A family poses for a photo on a staircase with a mascot in a red and black outfit. The group consists of a man, a woman, a recent graduate wearing a cap and gown, and another woman. Everyone is smiling and making gestures with their hands, with the mascot's hand raised in a similar gesture.

Naming Opportunities

With a meaningful contribution to the USC Alumni Association, you’ll have the opportunity to be recognized in a way that reflects your enduring connection to the university.

A courtyard area in front of a brick building labeled 'My Carolina Alumni Center,' featuring several outdoor tables and chairs, some covered with black and burgundy tablecloths, and palm trees along the edges. The sky is clear with scattered clouds.

Patio - Ground Floor

The Grand Ballroom Patio is a great place for socializing under the beautiful Carolina sky.

Just inside the highly visible Gamecock Gates, the Grand Ballroom Patio connects the Pendleton Street parking garage to the Pastides Alumni Center. Not only is this space traveled by visitors daily, it is a great option for entertaining guests during an evening cocktail hour.

$1,000,000

Exterior view of a brick building featuring a large awning above a drop-off area, with two sets of double doors and a smooth concrete pathway leading to landscaped areas and palm trees on the side.

Porte-cochère

This covered entrance is the primary drop-off point for countless guests entering the Pastides Alumni Center.

Located on Senate Street, the porte-cochère is the perfect location for valet parking and VIP guest drop-off.

$1,000,000

A modern brick building with large windows and a grand entrance, surrounded by landscaped greenery and street lamps, set against a colorful sunset sky. A larger building is visible in the background.

Front Steps

Leave your legacy on the steps that welcome our Alumni home.

The front steps of the Pastides Alumni Center welcome thousands of guests each year as they step foot in an entrance inspired by the historic Horseshoe.

$500,000

A rooftop terrace at night, featuring a white pergola, a brick wall with small lights, and a view of a city skyline with illuminated buildings and streets.

Presidential Balcony

The Presidential Balcony offers a unique view of the Vista and downtown Columbia.

Guests can enjoy scenes of the city before dining in the Presidential Dining Room. This unique perspective features views of the Statehouse, Main Street and the Vista all under the soft cafe lighting hanging beneath the pergola.

228 sq. ft.

$500,000

A panoramic view of a town square with modern buildings and a historic mill visible in the foreground, accompanied by a clear blue sky filled with white clouds. The view includes a landscaped area with trees, a flagpole, and several roads lined with parked cars.

Balcony

This 3rd floor balcony offers a view of the Vista and the famous Adluh grits mill.

Enjoy the views of downtown just outside the Executive Office on the 3rd floor.

213 sq. ft.

$100,000

A spacious lobby with large windows, featuring multiple seating arrangements including white sofas, red accent chairs, and patterned armchairs. A large screen displays an image of South Carolina on a wooden wall, while a coffee table sits centrally on a textured rug.

Seating Alcove Adjacent to Lobby

A welcoming seating area for alumni to meet up before enjoying dinner in the Vista.

This inviting seating area is a great place for alumni to meet up from out of town before enjoying an evening in the Vista. The technology features include a rotating screen of views from campus that can be customized for guests’ needs and touch-screen panels for the happenings on campus.

685 sq. ft.

$250,000

A spacious lobby featuring modern architectural design with curved ceiling lights, a central staircase leading to an upper level, and a wall displaying the University of South Carolina logo, complemented by potted plants and elegant seating areas in the background.

Reception Space 1

This reception area on the second floor sits atop the Grand Staircase and features back-lit Gamecock tail feathers on the ceiling.

Whether a guest uses the Grand Staircase or our elevators, the reception area on the second floor offers a landing to welcome guests to conference rooms and our Presidential Dining Room.

1,528 sq. ft. (adjacent to conference rooms)

$250,000

Executive Suite

The Executive Suite serves as the entrance to the CEO and COO office spaces.

Located on the 3rd floor, the Executive Suite is the home of the CEO Tiffany Foxworth.

1,000+ sq. ft.

$250,000

A modern conference room featuring a long table with black chairs on either side, a smaller table at the front, a large screen on the wall, and large windows with shades, providing natural light.

Second Floor - Large Conference Room

This large conference room on the second floor is a quiet and comfortable setting to host meetings, retreats and other gatherings.

The 2nd floor conference room can be tailored to meet a variety of needs and includes access to the boardroom courtesy space.

663 sq. ft.

$150,000

A conference room featuring a large rectangular table surrounded by red ergonomic chairs, with a large screen displaying information on the wall. The room is well-lit with modern lighting and windows allowing natural light to enter.

3rd Floor - Large Conference Room

The 3rd floor conference offers a private space to host meetings or retreats in the Pastides Alumni Center.

Located just outside the UofSC Alumni Association offices, the 3rd floor conference room is a quiet area to host meetings with video and telephone conference capabilities.

626 sq. ft.

$150,000

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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