events

Summer Orientation 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.

Summer Orientation 2024

Transfer Orientation (on campus): All majors Visit the Orientation page for more information on SOAR, including how to register.

Move Up Day

First-year and new transfer students move up and into their new Spartan home. Learn more about Move Up.

New Student Convocation

G.B. Hodge Center

New Student Convocation is the University’s official welcome for our first-year and transfer students, marking the beginning of their academic careers at USC Upstate. The event features remarks from the […]

Summer Orientation 2024

First Year in College Orientation: All majors (Late Applicants and International Students) Orientation is a one-day event for admitted students. Visit the Orientation page for more information on SOAR, including […]

Global Career Forum

University Readiness Center (URC)

Join USC Upstate’s premier career event connecting new graduates, students and businesses. The Global Career Forum includes a job fair, panel discussions, roundtables and more.

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.

Upstate Talent Forum

The Upstate Talent Forum is a dynamic, two-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.”