Family Weekend Registration

Online registration for Family Weekend 2024 is now open. Purchase wristbands before registration closes on Fri., Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. (EDT). 

 Family Weekend registration is open! Be sure to purchase a wristband for each individual family member (don’t forget your student). If you have a question on how to register, please check out the step-by-step instruction guide below. If you are still unable to find your answer, please reach out to Parent and Family Programs at 803-777-3008 or scparents@sc.edu.  
 
Due to planning requirements, late registration will not take place. Families and students must purchase their family weekend wristbands prior to registration closing on August 30, 4 p.m. (EDT). 


Family Weekend welcomes all Gamecocks of all ages. We encourage you to bring the whole family! Be aware that Family Weekend activities take place across campus and involve considerable walking. In Columbia, September can still be quite warm and humid so plan and pack for maximum comfort. Family Weekend is widely accessible for those with disabilities. For accommodation questions, please email scparents@sc.edu for assistance.

Registration and wristband purchase provides access to three signature Family Weekend events: President Meet and Greet, Rock the Roost, and Family Tailgate Party. You can still attend Family Weekend and visit your Carolina student while enjoying the celebratory atmosphere. Your student may have other events already planned for you! 

 

2024 Family Weekend Wristband Options

Please Note: No refunds will be issued after registration closes 4 p.m. (EDT) on Aug. 30. Individual event tickets are not available. Football tickets are first come, first served and availability cannot be guaranteed.

Option Includes Cost
Family Member Wristband 1 Family member access to Family Weekend events only. This does not include a football ticket. $95
Family Member Wristband 2 Family member access to Family Weekend events + a football ticket. $135
USC Student Wristband 1 USC student access to Family Weekend events only. This does not include a football ticket. $25
USC Student Wristband 2 USC student access to Family Weekend events + a football ticket to sit with family during the game. $65

 

For children 2 and under, football admission is complementary as long as they do not occupy a seat. For Family Weekend events, children 2 and under will not be required to purchase a wristband.

How to Register and Purchase Your Wristbands


Registration Tips

  • Watch the Family Weekend webinar to learn more about wristband options, registering and more.
  • Determine how many family members will be attending. Each attendee, including your USC student, requires a wristband.
  • You will need your student's USC email address and ID number (the eight-digit number that starts with a letter) to complete registration.
  • Use a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device to avoid display issues.
  • When completing the order summary, activate the fields using your mouse or trackpad. Avoid using the tab button.
  • Use a private or incognito browser.

  • Preview the registration and purchasing process using these video tutorials: Events Only Wristband Registration Tutorial or Wristband with Football Ticket and Events Tutorial


Purchasing multiple wristbands?

  • If all of your wristbands will include football tickets, complete in the same transaction.
  • If all of your wristbands will be events only (no football tickets), complete in the same transaction.
  • If you are purchasing both events-only wristbands and wristbands including football tickets, it’s easier to complete two separate transactions, purchasing each style of wristbands.

 

Purchase Wristbands Including Football Step-By-Step

To purchase wristbands including football tickets, visit the registration website and select the “Gamecocks vs. Akron” option. 

1. View the “venue map” and click on the section you wish to sit in.

2. Once you’ve clicked on the section, the section and rows will appear on the right-hand side.

3. Select the section/row and add the number of tickets you wish to purchase. When you select the section, the number of available seats per row is listed. Be sure the row you select has at least the number of seats you want to purchase.

  • Each time a ticket is selected, you will need to indicate if it is a family member wristband ($135 each) or a USC student wristband ($65 each).

4. Once you have the wristbands you need in your shopping cart, select “continue” to process to the order summary.

5. Review the “order summary” to ensure you have selected the correct number of family and student wristbands. Click “details” under the total amount to review. The section, row and seats will be listed.

For example, the seats are listed as “USC Student Wristband 2: 5, Family Member Wristband 2: 6”. In this case, the seats are 5 and 6.

Screenshot showing the shopping cart options.

6. Once you have confirmed that you have the correct number and type of wristbands, you can continue to complete the registration.

  1. Student information (name, university email, and USC ID number)
  2. Provide family member information (relationship to USC student/over 21)
  3. Confirm student information (name, university email, and USC ID number)

7. Complete your payment information on the right-hand side and then click “confirm." You will receive a confirmation email with purchase details.

 

Purchase Events-Only Wristbands Step-By-Step

To purchase events-only wristbands, visit the registration website and select the “Family Weekend (events only - no football tickets)” option.  
 

1. Once you’ve selected “Family Weekend Events Only Wristbands,” you will see the option to add Family Member ($95) and USC Student ($25) wristbands.

 

2. Using the drop-down menu, select the number of wristbands you need for each family member and your USC student.

3. Once you have the wristbands you need in your shopping cart, click “Add to cart.”

4. Click on “Continue” button to proceed to the Order Summary.

5. Review the Order Summary to ensure you have selected the correct number and type of wristbands. Click “Details” under the total amount to review.

 

6. Once you have confirmed you have the correct number and type of wristbands, complete the registration:

  • Provide Family Member Information (relationship to USC student/over 21)
  • Student information (name, university email, USC ID number, expected graduation year)
  • Confirm student information (name, university email, and USC ID number)

7. Complete your payment information on the right-hand side and then click “Confirm.” You will receive a confirmation email with purchase details.

 

What's Included

The Family Weekend wristband includes admittance to signature Family Weekend events where entertainment, food, and beverages are available:

  • President Meet and Greet – Friday, Sept. 20 (4-5:30 p.m.)
  • Rock the Roost – Friday, Sept. 20 from 7-10 p.m.
  • Family Tailgate Party – Saturday, Sept. 21 (3.5 hours prior to kick-off)


Family weekend wristband includes a parking pass for available parking in designated locations as well as access to gameday shuttles traveling from campus to Williams-Brice Stadium.

Family members over the age of 21 will also receive drink tickets to enjoy responsibly at Rock the Roost and the Family Weekend Tailgate Party. USC students, regardless of age, and family members under the age of 21 will not be served alcohol at Family Weekend events but will be able to enjoy the same food and fun.

 

Book your hotel or accommodations now!

  • We strongly encourage you to book your hotel now, with a home Carolina football game, hotels and rentals can fill up. Many sessions and events occur during the day on Friday. Please keep that in mind when planning for your trip. 
  • Get excited for an unforgettable weekend that your family will look back on for years to come. Check out our Parent and Family Facebook page to see photos from previous Family Weekends.