The Official USC Ring Tradition

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Students and alumni, the Carolina Alumni Association invites you to participate in one of Carolina's most prestigious traditions—The Official USC Ring. The Official USC Ring stands as a time-honored expression of Carolina pride and is recognized by Carolina alumni worldwide. Whether you're a Carolina alumnus or a student, you'll find this ring a precious keepsake representing your commitment to Carolina.

Congratulations! You are now eligible...

Students achieving 60 credit hours or more are eligible to participate in the USC Official Ring tradition. The Official USC Ring symbolizes your achievements and links you forever to Carolina.

A committee comprised of students, alumni and staff designed the Official USC Ring. The result was a ring that would forever symbolize the history and tradition of Carolina. This exclusive ring is only available to those who have earned the right to wear it.

If you have met the credit-hour requirement, you will soon be receiving the Official USC Ring invitation in the mail. To download the form, simply click here.

Please note: Graduate students who have completed at least fifty percent of their coursework are also eligible to purchase the Official USC Ring.

Congratulations for earning the right to take part in this exciting tradition!

Students

Purchase your ring during USC Ring Week held twice per semester. Balfour representatives are on campus two weeks during the spring and fall semesters to answer your questions and reserve your ring. To check the exact dates for this semester’s ring week, visit our online calendar.

All students ordering rings by the end of Ring Week will be invited to participate in the Official USC Ring Ceremony. The University President presents each student their ring at this elegant ceremony held on the historic Horseshoe.

To reserve your ring via telephone or mail, download the student ring order form here.

Alumni

It's a great time to join the Official USC Ring tradition! Alumni worldwide recognize the ring as a symbol of loyalty and devotion to Carolina. The Official USC Ring is available in men's and women's sizes in 10k, 14k and 18k solid white or yellow gold. To participate in the ring tradition please contact a Balfour representative at 1-866-BALFOUR. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mary Ruffin Weaver Childs '80 (E-mail)
Assistant Executive Director, Marketing and Membership
Carolina Alumni Association
Columbia, SC  29208
(803) 777-4111 (w)
(803) 777-6363 (f)

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Ring Order Form
  (Click Here)
   
• Local Balfour Representative
  Buddy Roth 254-5330 Columbia Office:1609 Blossom St