Frequently Asked Questions


What is the Spring Gala about?

Our mission is to host an event dedicated primarily to networking, learning, and celebrating Unity in the engineering field. We welcome all students in the College of Engineering and Computing here at the University of South Carolina.

Where can I sign up?

You can RSVP right here! This link can be used to sign up if you’re a student, faculty, or company representative.

What can I expect on the day of the event?

We hope you expect a night of making positive connections with students, faculty, and industry professionals and enjoying dinner! Each guest will receive a nametag upon entry and QR codes for our digital info-booklet will be provided. Below is the schedule again, for your convenience.

Event Schedule:

5:00pm - 6:00pm Networking in company rooms

6:00pm - 6:30pm Time to get seated

6:30pm - 7:00pm Gala introductions and dinner

7:00pm - 8:00pm Speakers

8:00pm - 9:00pm Networking in ballroom

Where can I park on the day of the event?

For professional attendees and faculty:

Parking passes will be provided upon entry which can be used to waive your parking fee when you exit the garage after the event.

For all guests:

Public parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage.

See the map below:

How should I prepare for the event?

For students:

Attire is business professional, so plan accordingly. Your nametag will feature a unique QR code to for personal LinkedIn profile, so make sure it’s adequately presentable. Please DO NOT bring your resume!

For faculty:

Please indicate if you’re seeking new undergraduate researchers in your RSVP form and we will make it known on your nametag. You’re free to provide your LinkedIn profile or your research website (or both) which will be linked by your name in the guest list section on our booklet.

For companies:

If you sponsorship package (flyer below) includes a designated company table, please bring a table cloth, signs, business cards, swag, and whatever else you’d like!

Where can I donate?

We truly appreciate your generosity!

Pay by Mail:
Reference "A32726-USC Diversity Gala Fund", to ensure that the donation goes to the correct account.

University of South Carolina
Office of Gift Processing
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 736
Columbia, SC 29208

Pay Online:

Donate using this link https://donate.sc.edu/direct-your-gift

1.      See “Search funds by fund name, department, college, or purpose:”

2.     Enter A32726-USC Diversity Gala Fund"

How can I get involved?

For students:

Firstly, we highly encourage you to join a student organization, which will surely enrich your college experience. Then you can join the Engineering and Computing Diversity Gala Organization (ECDG) as a representative member from your organization! The team behind the scenes of the Gala and is made up of some of our highest achieving young people in STEM. Please feel free to contact any of our organizations via email to get involved. Contact information is at the bottom of every page.

For faculty:

Faculty and professors are most welcome to sign up for the Diversity Gala to connect with industry professionals and students, especially if you’re interested in bringing on undergraduate researchers!

For companies:

We would be thrilled for you to represent your company at our event. You’re welcome to bring between 2-5 representatives per company. If your company is not yet in our files and is interested in becoming a sponsor, please direct the appropriate party to our donation page.