Many academic units and programs offer celebrations for graduating seniors each semester.
Please check with your academic unit on events happening in your college or school
and please refer to the Registrar’s Office for information on official commencement ceremonies. Below are events that are happening
that are open to ALL students graduating in December 2026. Check out the individual
program websites for details and information about RSVPs.
Class Ring Week
- Order your official class ring! September 8th - 15th!
- Details can be found on the Registrar's website.
Adulting 101
- Various dates from September- November.
- Workshop and event series to help juniors and seniors prepare for life outside of the classroom after they graduate!
- Open to all USC students, RSVP on the Adulting 101 website.
Ring Ceremony
- Sunday, November 8
- Open to those purchasing and receiving a class ring in fall 2026.
- Hosted by Garnet Circle and the USC Alumni Association
Countdown to Commencement Fair
- Monday, November 9
- 11 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on Greene Street.
- Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027? Be sure to stop by the fair! Chat with campus offices about tickets for graduation, how to order your cap and gown, get connected with the alumni association and more than a dozen offices or partners designed to support students for graduation and life AFTER graduation! We’ll have free food, lots of giveaways, a graduation photo station and more!
- Rain location: Russell House Ballroom
- Hosted by the Carolina Experience, Career Center, Business Affairs, USC Alumni Association, Gamecock Entertainment
Future Alumni Month
- Dates and Events TBA
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association!
- Visit the University of South Carolina Alumni Association website and click on the “Event Calendar” page to learn more about these FREE events and to RSVP to secure your spot.
Regalia Order Deadline
- Deadline November 12!
- Save the date! The LAST DAY to order your cap and gown for commencement ceremonies in December 2026 is November 12. This is a firm deadline. Don’t miss it if you will participate in the December 2026 commencement ceremonies.
- Order online
December Commencement
- Monday, December 14
- See Registrar's website for specific details.
Grad Fest
- Monday, December 14
- Time TBA
- Location: TBA
- Hosted by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association!
- Check back soon for more details and registration links as they become available!
Looking for more information about commencement? Please visit the Graduation and Commencement website