events

Morgan Square Madness

Downtown Spartanburg

Morgan Madness, the outdoor, interactive basketball event, returns for its third year to downtown Spartanburg. Morgan Square Madness introduces USC Upstate’s men’s and women’s basketball teams and includes activities from music, contests and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Family and Alumni Weekend

Save the date for this year’s Family and Alumni Weekend! The entire weekend is filled with events for everyone (students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends of the university)!

Inaugural Class Ring Ceremony

The official class ring evokes Upstate memories and loyalty to our alma mater, and serves as a testament to all past, present, and future Spartans. Join the first official class ring ceremony during Family and Alumni Weekend! Be a part of the new tradition and order your ring today.

Curtis Harley Art Gallery: Pink Noise

View “Pink Noise” from artists Maggie Genoble and Jessica Swank on display at the Curtis Harley Art Gallery in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center (HPAC) from Nov. 7 – Dec. 13. A reception will take place 4-6 p.m. Nov. 14.

Johnson Innovation Speaker Series

George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics

USC Upstate’s Johnson College of Business and Economics proudly presents: Philippe Barreaud Location: George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics160 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC Room 150 (BMW classroom) Registration is now closed. A livesteam will be available and will begin at 12:10 p.m.   Watch the Livestream Seminar is FREE, and […]

Upstate Talent Forum

NEW DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 The Upstate Talent Forum is a dynamic, one-day event focusing on closing the talent gap in the Upstate region. Join us for another transformative event with leaders in education, government and business. The second annual forum will explore “Harnessing AI for a Future-Ready Workforce.”

Admissions – New Student Orientation Online

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 First Year in College Orientation: All majors Orientation is a one-day event for admitted students. Visit the Orientation page for more information on SOAR, including how to register.

Celebrating Arbor Day

  Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, December 6. We will begin our morning (9:00am) at the Liberty Street Parking Garage located behind USC Upstate’s George Dean Johnson College of Business and Economics as the Mayor of Spartanburg, The Honorable Jerome Rice ’08, will make a proclamation and dedicate a tree in […]

December Commencement

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

USC Upstate will honor its December graduates at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, beginning at 10 a.m. Learn more about graduation.