South Carolina Corps of Cadets

Friday, May 6
10:45 a.m. Alumni Fathers Briefing
This biefing is for alumni fathers presenting diplomas at the cadet commencement

Place: McAlister Field House

Approx. Running Time: 30 minutes

Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers (be prepared for photos immediately following the briefing)

Suggested Arrival: Fathers are asked to arrive no later than 10:35 a.m. in McAlister Field House.

Special Information: Alumni fathers who will be presenting diplomas to their sons or daughters will meet with the associate provost for academic affairs for special instructions. Information will include a walk-through of the pre­sentations on the stage and details on where to meet, park and when to arrive Saturday morning.

Friday, May 6
11:15 a.m. Corps of Cadets Legacy Photos

Immediately after the briefing for alumni fathers (approx. 11:15 a.m.) fathers and their graduates will take individual diploma presentation photos for the Alumni News magazine, family photos and the Legacy Photo of all alumni fathers and graduates

Place: McAlister Field House

Approx. Running Time: 45 minutes

Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers; full dress with waistplate or sash (no hats) for cadets.

Special Information: Immediately following the briefing for alumni fathers, individual diploma presentation photos for the Alumni News magazine will begin. Family photos may also be taken at this time. Families are asked to wait in the fieldhouse lobby until the conclusion of the fathers' briefing.  

Saturday, May 7
4 p.m. Graduate College Legacy Photo

Alumni parents and graduates will have their photographs taken.

Place: McAlister Field House

Approx. Running Time: 30 minutes

Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers; dress or business suit for mothers; cap and gown for graduate.

Special Information: Family photos may also be taken at this time as the legacy group photo of alumni parents and their graduating sons/daughters.