Enjoy the ultimate Gamecock celebration
USC’s annual Homecoming week is for past, present, and future Gamecocks to come together and celebrate all things garnet and black! Throughout the week, free events pop up all over campus and the surrounding areas to provide fun opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Gamecocks are known for showing school spirit all year, but Homecoming week is when we are prouder than ever!
Homecoming 2026 Calendar
Fall Week of Events: November 1st - November 7th, 2026
Show off your Carolina spirit and creativity at Banner Painting! Gather your organization or a group of friends to design and paint a Homecoming banner that will be displayed at Russell House throughout Homecoming Week.
Homecoming Kick-Off Carnival in partnership with Carolina Productions
- 6 - 8 p.m. on Blatt Field
- Kick off Homecoming Week with a night of food, games, music, and fun at the Homecoming Carnival! Grab your friends, enjoy carnival favorites, play games, and celebrate the start of an exciting week at Carolina.
Hip-Hop Wednesday
- 11 - 1 p.m. at Russell House on Greene St.
- Once a month, Greene Street transforms into the ultimate campus hangout spot. Hip Hop Wednesday is a Carolina tradition that brings students together to celebrate music, connection, and community. With a live DJ, tabling from student orgs, campus and community partners, showcasing what they do best, it’s the perfect way to connect, vibe, and recharge in the middle of the week. Don’t miss this monthly highlight of Gamecock life!
Spurs and Struts
- 6 - 8 p.m., Location TBA
- Ready to watch your favorite organizations hit the dance floor? Come out and see one of our most popular annual events! Be sure to get there early and grab a good seat! Doors will open at 5pm.
Mr. and Mrs. BUSC
- 7 - 9 p.m. at Russell House Ballroom
NPHC Step Show
- 6 - 8 p.m., Location TBA
- Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council for one of Homecoming’s favorite traditions, the annual NPHC Step Show! Watch Divine Nine fraternities and sororities take the stage with high-energy performances showcasing the talent, creativity, precision, and tradition of stepping. Come out for an exciting night celebrating NPHC culture, community, and Homecoming spirit!
Thursday After Dark (TAD)
- 7 - 9 p.m.
- Get creative at Thursday After Dark with Summer Doodles! Join us for a guided paint class featuring fun USC-themed designs and create your own piece of Carolina art to take home. Bring your friends and celebrate Homecoming with a night of painting, creativity, and Gamecock spirit!
Homecoming 2025 Executive Board
Harper Rice - saasctc@mailbox.sc.edu
Jenna Bitar & Emma Strickland - saasctcevents@mailbox.sc.edu
Ella Conatser - saasctcod@mailbox.sc.edu
Abigail (Abbie) Elliott - saasctcmcb@mailbox.sc.edu