My Carolina Member Benefits

Here is a brief look at the member benefits you receive as a Carolina Alumni Association member. For more information about My Carolina programs and activities, visit our web site at www.CarolinaAlumni.org.

Five compelling reasons to join today!
  1. Receive news on university enhancements and updates on the lives of former classmates.
  2. Foster the education of students through recruitment efforts and alumni scholarships.
  3. Shower the little Gamecocks in your life with complimentary birthday cards and gifts from Cocky.
  4. Network and socialize with fellow alumni and friends of Carolina through our online network and many programs and events.
  5. Enjoy numerous discounts on university merchandise and other services!
Join today and begin enjoying these benefits!
  • Subscription to the Carolinian magazine, which features university news, alumni profiles and campus activities.
  • The Gamecock Network, is an exclusive professional and social networking tool to help you re-connect, make new connections, get advice, or find jobs and/or employees. Go to www.GamecockNetwork.org to login, build your profile and keep up-to-date on alumni events happening across the world! All you need is your AAID number (listed above your name on the mailing panel of most mailings from USC), your birth date, and your zipcode.
  • Invitations to exclusive pre-season preview parties for Carolina athletics, featuring coaches Tanner, Spurrier and Odom.
  • Member gifts at several Alumni Association and select university campus and sporting events throughout the year.
  • Online directory for quick access to old friends.
  • Priority for available football and basketball tickets after the Gamecock Club and before the general public.
  • Inn at USC discounts as available – (803) 777-8724.
  • Participation in Carolina Travelers programs.
  • Access to Thomas Cooper Library. Access to the Blatt P.E. Center ($3 per visit, $250 per year).
  • Alumni Legacy Scholarship for entering freshmen ($500 first-come, first-served for academically qualified children and grandchildren of members).
  • Participation in the Chase/Carolina Alumni Association VISA card program, the only card that supports the Gamecocks.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance discounts – (800) 837-5249.
  • CFS Affinity Services student loan consolidation – (866) 724-1740. Life and Health Insurance Coverage (including short-term medical) through the Alumni Insurance Program – (800) 922-1245.
  • Kaplan courses – (800) KAP-TEST.
  • Hotel discounts at a variety of establishments – (800) 258-2847.
  • Avis rental car discounts – (800) 831-8000.
  • Discounts on Carolina logo merchandise and clothing purchased from Addam’s Bookstore, SC Bookstore and University Bookstore (mail order service available for Russell House Bookstore).
  • Career Center services discounts – (803) 777-7280.
  • Discount on courses offered through the Wine and Beverage Institute at Carolina.
  • Access to Capstone Conference Center – (803) 777-6636.
Alumni Programs

Alumni Club Network
More than 40 alumni clubs, from San Diego to Philadelphia, host local events for Carolina alumni. Events include freshmen send-off parties, game viewing parties, networking socials and alumni receptions. A list of these clubs can be found online at the association’s website.

Richland/Lexington Counties Alumni Club
More than 50,000 alumni living in Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to participate in this club’s impressive calendar of events. In addition to the annual President’s Reception, hosted by Andrew and Mrs. Sorensen, the club hosts a night with the USC Symphony, Basketball Preview Party and various social events.

Young Alumni Council
This volunteer group is dedicated to hosting meaningful activities for graduates of the past 10 years. Columbia-area events include: the annual Young Alumni Golf Tournament, Fall Sports Preview Party, Wine Tasting, Martini Party and game viewing parties.

Black Alumni Council
Members of the Black Alumni Council serve the university by awarding the Richard T. Greener Scholarship to an incoming freshman each year and by hosting an annual homecoming jazz social and tailgate party.

Centurions
Carolina alumni over age 70, or having graduated more than 50 years ago, are invited to join fellow Centurions for an annual brunch and social hour.

Legacy Program
Children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of association members enrolled in the Legacy Program receive birthday cards and gifts from Cocky through their 18th birthday.  
 
Point of Pride
In an effort to “never stop learning,” Carolina’s Center for Teaching Excellence strives to improve the quality of learning at Carolina by providing all teaching professionals on campus with the tools and support to reach their potential in the classroom.