Carolina Traditions
What is the name of USC’s costumed mascot?
Cocky
What major sporting event is typically associated with Homecoming?
A football game
What year was the university founded?
1801
What is the name of USC's main student union?
Russell House
What sport does Dawn Staley coach at USC?
Women’s basketball
What are USC’s official school colors?
Garnet and Black
What traditional Homecoming event features students competing to be crowned representatives of their university?
Homecoming Court
What athletic conference does USC compete in?
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
What is the name of the main library on campus?
Thomas Cooper Library
What is USC’s famous football entrance song?
Sandstorm
What is the name of USC’s live mascot?
Sir Big Spur
What is the name of USC's annual student-led Homecoming celebration?
Cockstock
What was USC originally called?
South Carolina College
What is the name of USC’s student organization platform?
Garnet Gate
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual South Carolina vs. Clemson football rivalry game?
The Palmetto Trophy
What phrase is associated with USC’s alma mater and school spirit?
Forever to Thee
What is Homecoming meant to celebrate?
The return of alumni and the university community
What is the name of the historic central campus area?
The Horseshoe
What is the name of USC’s student newspaper?
The Daily Gamecock
Who was the first Gamecock women's basketball player to be selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft?
A'ja Wilson (2018)
What is USC’s official alma mater?
We Hail Thee Carolina
What year did the University of South Carolina celebrate its first Homecoming?
1924
What is the name of USC's marching band?
The Mighty Sound of the Southeast
What is the name of USC's first building, located on the Horseshoe?
Rutledge College
What former USC football player was selected No. 1 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft?
Jadeveon Clowney