Scenes from commencement of students dressed in graduation caps and gowns.

Commencement

Some milestones are more than cherished memories. A new chapter of tradition begins when you join our alumni family.

2025 Fall Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Ceremonies

The president of the University of South Carolina presides over the official ceremonies. Not only is each candidate recognized by name during the ceremony, graduates also are personally congratulated for their accomplishment by the dean of their college or school.

Plan ahead with help from these ceremony details such as ticket reservations, patron accessibility, shuttles and more. Unless otherwise noted, these ceremonies will be live streamed on the USC Facebook account and linked to from this page. A Facebook account is not required to view the live stream.

Monday, December 15, 2025

Colonial Life Arena

This ceremony will be live streamed on the USC Facebook account.

Doctoral Hooding

Monday, December 15, 2025

Koger Center for the Arts

This ceremony will be live streamed on the USC Graduate School YouTube channel.

Create Your Legacy

The USC Alumni Association connects you to fellow alumni and the many perks of being an alumni of the state's flagship university. After Commencement, celebrate with family and friends as you get to know your new alumni home at Grad Fest, our free celebration for new graduates. Learn how to stay connected through alumni groups in more than 50 cities or how to unlock the opportunities of a New Graduate Life Membership.

Celebrate Your Graduate

A student smiling while posing with Cocky along with family and friends at an outdoor event.

Find your Way

Commencement days are busy times on the campus and in the Greater Columbia area. Plan ahead so you know how to navigate your way around on campus so you don’t miss a second of your graduate’s big moment.

Commencement Map

3D rendering of the campus buildings showing the locations pinned for the commencement ceremonies, parking lots and shuttle routes.