• Cockstock featuring T-Pain
  • Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Colonial Life arena
  • All USC Columbia students can request their free student ticket through the email sent by the Gamecock Student Ticket office - first come first served!

• Banner Painting
  • 12-3 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom
  • Want to show off your school pride AND artistic talent? Stop by with your organization, your friends, or just yourself and paint a banner for this year’s Homecoming theme! All supplies are provided.
• Kick-off Carnival
  • 5-8 p.m. on Davis Field
  • Join USC Homecoming for a fun night full of free food, games, music, and USC merch! Bring your friends and celebrate the official start to the Homecoming week of events.

• Powderpuff Football Tournament
  • 6:30 p.m. on the STWFC Fields
  • Do you have what it takes to play Gamecock football? Now’s your chance to prove it and win prizes! Grab some friends or sign up your organization for a student flag football tournament Tuesday night on the Intramural Fields, right behind STWFC.

• Hip Hop Wednesday
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Greene St
  • Hip Hop is taking over Greene St once again this Wednesday! Come out and grab some food, hang out with friends, and listen to great music from one of our favorite DJs.
• Spurs & Struts 
  • 6-8 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
  • What shows off athletics more than a student dance competition? Doors open at 5:30 p.m., so be sure to come early to grab a seat and watch the organizations you love break it down on stage.

• NPHC Stroll-Off
  • 6-9 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
  • As one of Homecoming’s annual traditions, the NPHC Stroll-Off is a must-see! Come on out and cheer on the members of the NPHC organizations as they compete to be this year’s champion!
• UofSCREAM
  • 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at Blatt PE Center
  • Ready to be spooked? Visit Blatt PE Center the Thursday of Halloweek for a night of thrills and fun, including a haunted house and free spooky snacks. Company optional, costumes highly encouraged!

• Paint the Town Garnet and Black Block Party
  • 5-10 p.m. in Five Points
  • Meet us at the Five Points Mural Lot Friday afternoon to close out the most spirited week of the year! Complete with food, live music, games, USC swag, and all of your favorite local businesses, this is one party you won’t want to miss.

• Gamecocks vs. Missouri Tigers football game at Williams-Brice Stadium
• Homecoming Tailgate with SAPE
  • Join us on Greene St. for the official tailgate of USC Homecoming! Starting 4 hours before kickoff, we will have free food and soda, exciting giveaways, and shuttles straight to Williams-Brice.

All applications open October 31

Executive Board applications close November 4 at 11:59 PM

Leadership Team applications close November 10 at 11: 59 PM

President — The USC Homecoming Commission President is responsible for leading the Vice Presidents, Leadership Team, and the overall USC student community in planning and executing the Homecoming week of events.

Vice President of Events — The Vice President of Events is responsible overseeing all Event Directors and assisting them in the execution of all Homecoming events.

Vice President of Marketing & Communications — The Vice President of Communication & Marketing is responsible for overseeing the Public Relations Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Communications Director, and Merchandising Director. The Vice President of Communication & Marketing is also responsible for creating a cohesive marketing plan for Homecoming which includes the advertising of the Week of Events, recruitment, and USC Homecoming branding.

Event Director(s) - Event Directors plan and execute the various events selected by the Homecoming Commission after the theme and schedule have been determined. Event Directors will provide oversight for the event(s) to which they’re assigned, as well as support to the other events taking place during Homecoming Week.

Public Relations Director - The PR Director manages all of USC Homecoming’s social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. They coordinate photography and videography at all Homecoming events and create graphics for year-round promotion.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director - The DEI Director’s job is to ensure every Gamecock feels welcome and included in Homecoming festivities. They work to promote and increase diversity in Homecoming participation, and to gather insight on how to continuously improve Homecoming Commission’s programming.

Communications Director - The Communications Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the student body as a whole, including organizations and individuals. This director also plans marketing events throughout the year and manages the Homecoming volunteers and General Commission.

Merchandising Director - The Merchandising Director’s role is to plan, design, and order all Homecoming merchandise within budget. They also function as the liaison between the Homecoming Commission and local businesses with regard to giveaways and sponsorships.