Bachelor's, Master's and Professional Commencement
Get details about parking, photography and much more to make your experience as stress free as possible. Includes associate's degree candidates for Fall semester ceremonies.
Commencement exercises are held for degree candidates in both Fall and Spring each year. The president of the University of South Carolina, presides over commencement. To honor their commitment, each degree candidate is recognized by name and congratulated by the dean of the graduate’s college or school.
Students approved for degree candidacy are eligible to participate in their academic
unit's commencement ceremony. Prior to approval, you will need to complete the online
graduation application.
Students participating in the Baccalaureate, Masters and Professional Commencement
Ceremonies will receive up to five tickets for their guests attending the event. Additional
guest tickets may be available at a later date pending availability. View the Tickets and Seating page for more information.
Get details about parking, photography and much more to make your experience as stress free as possible. Includes associate's degree candidates for Fall semester ceremonies.
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