Weekend Long Events
USC Upstate Theatre Presents ‘Eurydice’
Humanities and Performing Arts Center
October 2-4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
October 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine.
Thursday, October 2
Library Addition Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate with USC Upstate as we dedicate the new library addition. This exciting milestone will be held at the entrance to the library addition at USC Upstate. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. RSVP by September 25, 2025.
Morgan Square Madness
6:00 p.m.
Fifth Third Park (Downtown Spartanburg)
Join us for Morgan Square Madness, powered by Ingles. The event includes the introduction of the USC Upstate men’s and women’s basketball teams, contests, music and more! Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.
Friday, October 3
Cultivating Champions Panel and Luncheon
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Palmetto House – Sparty’s Den
Students are invited to attend an alumni panel
Softball vs. Emmanuel College
2:00 p.m.
Hawkins Field at Cyril Stadium
Nursing Reunion
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Reconnect with fellow students and professors in the Mary Black College of Nursing.
Men’s Soccer vs. Presbyterian
7:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Reunion
Register by emailing Coach Michael [email protected]
Tailgate will start at 5:30 p.m., game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Alumni will be recognized before the game
Free to attend. Tailgate food & beverage, soccer alumni T shirt included.
Black Alumni Council Reception
BAC & Better Than Ever: Black Alumni Meet & Greet
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a reception celebrating the start of the Black Alumni Council.
Volleyball Match vs. PC
6:00 p.m.
Volleyball Alumnae Weekend
Alumni are welcome back to support the Spartans take on PC.
Alumni Awards
Alumni Awards Ceremony 2025
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Campus Life Center (CLC) Ballroom
Join us as we recognize our young, outstanding and distinguished alumni recipients.
Men’s Soccer vs. PC
7:00 p.m.
County University Soccer Stadium
Cheer on the Spartans as they play Big South opponent, PC.
Saturday, October 4
USC Upstate Ring Ceremony
11:00 a.m.
John C. Stockwell Administration Building & Fountain
Be part of the tradition as our juniors, seniors and alumni receive their official USC Upstate rings at the university ring ceremony. There will be a complimentary lunch after the ceremony.
This event is invitation only to the students who have purchased the official USC Upstate ring this year and their guests.
Softball Fall Ball three game slate
- USC Union vs. Erskine College | 11:00 a.m.
- USC Union vs. Upstate | 1:00 p.m.
- Erskine vs. Upstate | 3:p.m.
Hawkins Field at Cyril Stadium
Volleyball Alumni Day and 50th Anniversary
Welcome Alumni
12:00 p.m.
JB Hodge Center
Facilities Tour
1:00 p.m.
Library Addition, Locker Room, etc.
Happy Hour
2:00 p.m.
JB Hodge Center (Champions Suite)
Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern
6:00 p.m.
Eddie Payne Arena
Bingo and Beats: The Trap Edition
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Brought to you by the Black Alumni Council
Family Fest
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
All of our Spartan family—students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, fans, and friends are welcome to enjoy carnival style rides, games, food and celebrate as Spartans.
This event is free to attend and there is no cost for rides or games, but there may be additional costs for food items. Current students and their families will receive a voucher for a free carnival snack (fried Oreo, etc.) at check-in.
The deadline to register is October 1st.
Beats & BACyard Eats
Black Alumni Council Family Cookout
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join the BAC for a member only family cookout during Family Fest.
Registration is not yet available.
Volleyball Match vs. CSU
4:00 p.m.
Volleyball Alumnae Weekend
Alumni are welcome back to support the Spartans take on CSU.
Accounting Alumni Reunion
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy this special event celebrating the friendships and achievements of accounting graduates and professors from the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics.
This event is exclusively for graduates in accounting and professors of the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics. Guests are welcome by invitations of these graduates or faculty members.
Sunday, October 5
Gospel Choir Celebration and Send Off
More details to come.
The Weekend Wind-Down
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
McClellen at Monarch Café- 498 Howard St, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Wrap up Family and Alumni Weekend with the Black Alumni Council
