2026 Associate's, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Ceremony
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. View our clear bag policy here.
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Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
- School of Music
- Darla Moore School of Business
Friday, May 8, 2026, at 3 p.m.
- College of Nursing
- Arnold School of Public Health
- College of Social Work
- College of Information and Communications
- College of Pharmacy
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11 a.m.
- S.C. Honors College (BARSC students only)
- McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 4 p.m.
- Palmetto College
- Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
- College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
- College of Education
- Joseph F. Rice School of Law - Graduate Programs (MSL, CGS)
