USC Upstate Graduation
At the end of each semester, we hold a commencement or graduation ceremony to honor students who just have or will soon graduate. This means they have completed all requirements of their degree program and are ready to take the next step in their academic or professional journeys. Each degree candidate is recognized by name and congratulated by the dean of their college or school.
Students can find additional graduation information on the Spartan Hub.
Graduation Events
Spring Graduation ceremony
April 30, 2024 | 6 p.m.
See Rain Plan:
IF the ceremony is moved inside…
In case of rain the graduation ceremony will be moved to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. In that case we will have two ceremonies.
The first at 1:00 p.m. for University College, College of Science and Technology and College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Students will need to arrive at 11:45 a.m. for the first ceremony.
The second at 5:00 p.m. for the Colleges of Nursing, Business and Education, Human Performance and Health – Students will need to arrive at 3:45 p.m. for the second ceremony.
A livestream will be available as the ceremony begins.
Scholars Day (Honors)
College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
April 28, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Hooding & Honors
College of Business & Economics
April 30, 2024 | 11 a.m.
George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics (Room 150)
Hooding & Pinning
College of Education, Human Performance, & Health
April 29, 2024 | 5 p.m.
The Senior Legacy Fund
The Senior Legacy Fund was established as a way for graduates to leave their mark on campus for generations of Spartans to come. By contributing to the Senior Legacy Fund in the amount of your graduation year ($20.24), you can enhance the USC Upstate experience and help provide much-needed support for campus projects. As a symbol of your commitment to those who come after, the USC Upstate Alumni Association will provide an alumni medallion for all those who help their fellow Spartans reach Greater Heights. Your medallion that you will wear at Graduation, can be picked up at Grad Fair, in the Advancement Office or mailed.
Disability Accommodations or accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 864-503-5199 at least five business days prior to event. Graduation Accommodations (PDF)