This two-week long program is dedicated to helping new transfer students adjust to the university and feel welcomed and connected. Transfer Welcome will consist of more than 10 events that are designed for transfer students at USC but are open to all USC students.
All events will take place in Fall 2025!
Questions? Drop The Transfer Success team an email at satran@mailbox.sc.edu
Get Connected with our Transfer Student Welcome Series!
Participate in a scheduled 1-on-1 Transfer Success Consultation with the Carolina Experience team!
Anytime from August 25-December 5
Make an appointment
Monday, August 18
9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Meet on the Mezz (top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
Join other new transfer students on this tour to find your way around campus!
Monday, August 18
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
SSC Mezzanine (top level of Thomas Cooper Library)
Transfer students to USC (both new and returning) are encouraged to join for a welcome lunch and trivia game! Come meet other transfer students and learn about opportunities to get connected on campus. Lunch is free but an RSVP is required.
The lunch is hosted by the Carolina Experience and will take place in the SSC Mezzanine (top level of the Thomas Cooper Library).
The Student Success Center will open Gamecock School Supplies one day early just for transfer students attending the transfer welcome lunch! Be sure to attend to be able to shop for FREE school supplies
Monday, August 18
2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
SSC Mezzanine (top level of Thomas Cooper Library)
Join other new transfer students to learn how the student ticketing process works for sporting events at USC! Such as football!
Monday, August 18
3:15 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
SSC Mezzanine (top level of Thomas Cooper Library)
Transfer students know how to do college already, but they may need a little extra support in adapting to the large Columbia campus. This session will go over our top tips on how to succeed at USC and cover items that we hear from transfer students each year: common USC slang, common apps at USC, best places to study, where to eat on and off campus and more!
Monday, August 18
4:30 p.m.- 5: 30 p.m.
SSC Mezzanine (top level of Thomas Cooper Library)
Living off campus? Trying to figure out where to park and how to get to campus everyday? We may not have all the answers, but we do have some tips for making a plan on how to navigate campus!
Monday, August 18
Meet at 5:40 p.m.
SSC Mezzanine (top level of Thomas Cooper Library)
The traditional welcome event for all new students is First Night Carolina! New and returning transfer students can walk over to the First Night Carolina together and participate as a group. Just meet in the Capstone Campus Room at 5:40pm to walk over together!
Tuesday, August 26
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
RHHU Ballroom
Thinking about a part-time in your second year of college? There are tons of opportunities both on and off campus and the Part Time Job Fair can help you learn about your options!
Hosted by the Career Center.
Tuesday, August 26
5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
RHHU 322
Want to get organized and ready for all of your classes for your first semester! Pop into this drop in event from the Student Success Center to work on planning out your semester, making a study plans, and more academic tips. Free food too!
Hosted by the Student Success Center.
No RSVP is required!
Wednesday, August 27
11 a.m. -1 p.m. AND 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Greene St
Your chance to learn about some of the 600+ student organizations on campus! Be sure to stop by the Association for Transfer Students table to learn how to connect with other transfer students!
Friday, September 5
6 p.m. -7 p.m.
Russell House
Be sure to attend the first meeting of the year for ATS! Learn how you can get involved and connected on campus!