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AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY SEMESTER, the University of South Carolina campus comes to life as our students arrive. Whether you are here for the first time or returning after summer break, we are excited to welcome you to your USC home.

This campus was my home for more than 20 years, from the time I arrived as a chemical engineering professor in 1994 until I left in 2015 to become chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago. Last summer, I returned home to Carolina to become its 30th president. And I have enjoyed every moment I have spent here.

USC is a community of possibilities. No matter what you hope to learn, experience, or achieve, you can find a path to make it happen here. Please explore these pages to discover the student organizations, campus resources, service and learning opportunities, entertainment and fellowship options, and career guidance that will help you make the most of your time at Carolina.

USC is also a campus rich in beauty, history and culture. I hope you will get to know your Carolina home by exploring the historic Horseshoe and green spaces, by attending concerts, plays, exhibits and other cultural offerings on campus, and by indulging in your unique surroundings. And I trust you will also find your way to Williams-Brice Stadium, Colonial Life Arena, and Founders Park to enjoy some Gamecock athletic competitions!

Finally, USC is a place to become family. As a Gamecock, you are connected not only to the friends and classmates you meet each day, but also to a family of more than 340,000 alumni around the world who will be happy to greet you with a “spurs up” or a “Go Gamecocks!” if your paths should cross.

Welcome home! I wish you all the best during your time at the University of South Carolina!

Michael D. Amiridis President University of South Carolina