Carolina Welcome
At the University of South Carolina's fall, back-to-campus celebration enjoy equal parts of fun and discovery during your first days on campus.
Each year during Carolina Welcome, we roll out the garnet carpet for new and returning
students. Beginning with Move-In and continuing well into the start of the fall semester,
students can enjoy weeks of fun, free activities to celebrate being on campus. Experience
big-time campus events such as Bustle at the Russell, First Night Carolina, Football
Season Kickoff, the student organization and part-time job fairs and much more.
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Welcome Y'all
As you settle in and prepare for classes to begin, spend time exploring campus, meeting classmates and sampling the many joys of campus life. Carolina Welcome is a time to get to know your new home while having a remarkable time.
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Home Sweet Home
See what's what in your new hometown, Columbia. Learn what's happening right now in the city's districts or make plans to experience the great outdoors.
Explore Columbia