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Pillars is the University of South Carolina's camp that prepares first-year students for life at USC!

Our Mission
Pillars for Carolina is a student-led organization that creates a foundation of community and confidence through activities centered around leadership, service, and active citizenship to inspire first-year students to leave their mark at the University of South Carolina. Our Vision
To build a community of passionate people so that participants leave with a sense of belonging, confidenc

e, and a jumpstart on their Gamecock experience. Our Values
Community, Connection, Inclusion, Fun, and Self-Discovery

28/05/2026

Did you know Pillars for Carolina runs out of the Leadership and Service Center here at USC?! Meet many of our professional staff here on campus as you explore all that USC has to offer for you!

26/05/2026

Let’s not repeat the cycle of studying alone … 😅
registration is now open (found in bio!)

22/05/2026

Are you team GARNET or team BLACK? Show off your school spirit in an intense game of Pillars Garnet and Black Olympics! Join us this summer and help decide which team is better!

20/05/2026

If you’re looking for your sign to register for Pillars here it is! 😏

Join us for 4 days of fun all around the USC Campus! Learn about your new home and make some of your best friends!

15/05/2026

I’m sure you experienced this before… Well, let’s not repeat that cycle as you enter your first semester at ! 😁
Our registration is now open, found in our bio

14/05/2026

Want to explore all your favorite parts of campus? Pillars is the perfect place to do that before the craziness of first semester! Join us today!

13/05/2026

Spurs Up for Service! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Service is a big part of Pillars for Carolina! If you want another reason as to why you should register, think of all the good you can do while you’re with us!

Check out our picture with the freshly painted cocky behind us!

12/05/2026

Luckily we keep calm during olympics, and you can too 😉

Register with the link in our bio to join in on the fun!

11/05/2026

Since everyone is still excited from graduation we thought this would be the perfect time to shoutout another one of our amazing Pillars Alumni, Evey!

Evey has made such an amazing impact to the Carolina community and beyond, and it all started with Pillars! Check out some of her awards!

Titles of awards:
- Caroliniana Award (2026)
- Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award (2026)
- President’s Award (2026)
- Joseph H. Gibbons Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Senior Award (2026)
- Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award (2024)
- Outstanding Service Award (2024)

08/05/2026

In honor of graduation we want to share the achievements of one of our Pillars Alumni, Delaney!

Delaney received the Caroliniana Award (25-26) as well as the Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Junior Award (24-24)!

Congratulations Delaney! And keep and eye out for more from our Pillars Alumni!

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Telephone

+18037772655

Website

https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/leadership_and_service_center/leadership_development/pillars_for_carolina/ind

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