University of South Carolina Parent & Family Programs

University of South Carolina Parent & Family Programs We partner with you to support your student’s growth and success at the university. We want this page to be a useful tool for you, our parents and families.

Welcome to the official University of South Carolina (UofSC) Office of Parent & Family Programs page! Parent & Family Programs utilizes this page to engage, inform and share information with the parents and families of UofSC students. Our goal is to communicate with parents and families and educate them about the resources available to support their students’ success and growth.

Please use this space as a way to connect with other parents and families of current students or post questions and comments that you have. Please note that our office will review all comments and reserves the right to remove any posts that are inappropriate, irrelevant, offensive or spam. Comments posted on this page do not represent the opinion of the University of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/parents. parents.

09/01/2026

Parking permits should only be purchased through official University of South Carolina Parking and Transportation Services channels. 🅿️

⚠️ Avoid unofficial sellers, resale listings, and suspicious links. Protect your money and your parking access by going directly through USC Parking and Transportation Services.

Family Weekend 2026 Registration Deadline is Monday, August 31 at 3p.m. EDT. No late registrations will be accepted.**A...
08/28/2026

Family Weekend 2026 Registration Deadline is Monday, August 31 at 3p.m. EDT. No late registrations will be accepted.

**All options including football tickets are sold out.**
Register Here--->https://www.gofevo.com/group/2026USCFamilyWeekend

08/17/2026

is only TWO days away!! 📸

Make plans to stop by the Top of Thomas Cooper Fountain on August 18 & 19 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for to First Day Photos. Capture the start of a new semester and another year at South Carolina!

And be sure to check out everything happening during Carolina Welcome, your back-to-campus celebration! Beginning with Move-In and continuing well into the start of the fall semester, Carolina Welcome brings new and returning students together for weeks of fun, free activities, campus traditions and opportunities for discovery.

For a peak into the Carolina Welcome schedule visit https://sc.edu/about/signature_events/carolina_welcome/

Turn your weekend moments into Gamecock Memories! Check out some special add-on moments where you can have Family Time, ...
07/22/2026

Turn your weekend moments into Gamecock Memories! Check out some special add-on moments where you can have Family Time, Carolina Style! All registrations are open in the Gamecock Family Hub! Space is limited for most opportunities!

Turn weekend moments into Gamecock Memories! Check out some special add-on moments where you can have Family time, Caro...
07/22/2026

Turn weekend moments into Gamecock Memories! Check out some special add-on moments where you can have Family time, Carolina style!

All registrations are open in the Gamecock Family Hub! Space is limited for most opportunities!

We are excited to offer a variety of optional activities to enhance your Family Weekend experience! Login to the Gameco...
07/10/2026

We are excited to offer a variety of optional activities to enhance your Family Weekend experience! Login to the Gamecock Family Hub to learn more and register today! Space is limited! Some activities are free and some have an additional fee, but all promise a family-fun experience and maybe some special Gamecock swag!

Today is the Day! Family Weekend registration opens at 10am EDT. Family Weekend is September 17-20, 2026.
07/06/2026

Today is the Day! Family Weekend registration opens at 10am EDT. Family Weekend is September 17-20, 2026.

🎉 Family Weekend Registration is Almost Here! 🎉Set your alarms for tomorrow, July 6th at 10 am to register for Family We...
07/05/2026

🎉 Family Weekend Registration is Almost Here! 🎉
Set your alarms for tomorrow, July 6th at 10 am to register for Family Weekend 2026! 🐔🤙

Wondering if Pillars is the right fit for your student?Hear from the Gore family as they share how this unique opportuni...
06/25/2026

Wondering if Pillars is the right fit for your student?

Hear from the Gore family as they share how this unique opportunity enriched their son, Sean Michael’s experience at USC. Through meaningful relationships, personal growth, and a strong sense of community, Pillars played an important role in his college journey.

Watch their story to learn how Pillars can help students make the most of their time at USC. 💛🐔

Interested in Family Weekend 2026? Join us for a webinar on June 29 at 2pm EST to hear about the weekend and tips for r...
06/23/2026

Interested in Family Weekend 2026? Join us for a webinar on June 29 at 2pm EST to hear about the weekend and tips for registration.

Registration link in the Gamecock Family Hub!

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1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC
29208

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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