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First-Generation Celebration Week Student Breakfast Kickoff
Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week! First-Generation Students please join us in Maxcy to kick-off the fun with a free breakfast. Drop in and see us from 8:30am-10:30am.
Register Here by Monday November 2nd at 7:59am so we can prepare to have enough food. .
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Headshots on the Horseshoe
Everyone can use an updated headshot for their LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio.
Get your professional headshot taken on the Horseshoe for free during First-Gen Celebration Week.
Monday, November 9th
, 1-3pm
, Horseshoe (Maxcy Statue)
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Sign up for your spot.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Cooking Class with HRSM
First-Gen Celebrations Week 2026
First-Gen Cooking Class hosted by the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management.
Monday, November 9, 2026
, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
, Marriott Lab (Close-Hipp 116)
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Registration Required,
Deadline to register: October 22nd
Space is limited. .
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebration Week: Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night
First-Gen Week Celebrations Week
Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night-FREE, Join the Counseling and Psychology Services & the First-Gen Center for an evening of poetry, art, and storytelling.
The purpose of the event is to provide a space for first-gen college students to celebrate strength and resilience. Monday, November 9th @ 6:30 pm in the Russell House Underground,
Cool vibes
, Free art supplies
, Refreshments
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Reserve your spot on the stage! ,
Questions? Contact Casey Fox (fox4@mailbox.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen to Grad School: You Belong Here
Are you the first in your family to navigate higher education? Join the Graduate School for an engaging conversation about graduate education and the opportunities it can create. Hear directly from current first-generation graduate students as they share their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice for navigating the path to an advanced degree.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or seriously considering graduate school, this session will help you learn about graduate education, funding opportunities, the application process, and why you belong in graduate school.
Date: November 10th, 2026 ,
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Maxcy College Classroom.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate all things First-Gen during the 2026 First-Gen Celebration Week Recognition Ceremony. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni will be recognized for their unique contributions to USC and beyond!
, Registration Required, https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agiOohYcO2rP3OC.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
MCEC First-Gen Celebration
Free donuts, coffee, and t-shirts while supplies last!
Drop by SWGN 1D49-The Dr. Barabara Hickman Whye Innovation, Inclusion & Impact (i3 Center).
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See event description for more details.
First-Generation Celebration Week Tailgate & Connections Fair
Celebrate National First-Generation week on Greene Street with the First-Generation Center and campus partners!
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.