Each fall, the College of Nursing hosts its largest alumni event - Party on the Patio. This event brings alumni together to recognize three outstanding Gamecock nurses for their accomplishments in the health care field.
This year, Party on the Patio will be on October 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. at WMBB, 1601 Greene St. Columbia, SC 29208.
The Night Shift is the College of Nursing's alumni happy hour event. These happy hour events allow alumni to network, enjoy drinks, and catch up with nursing friends!
Save the Date!
- Charlotte, NC - September 25 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Greenville, SC - TBD
- Charleston, SC - TBD
- Columbia, SC - TBD
The Ask an Alum Program offers current students the opportunity to connect with Gamecock nurses across different specialties. This program allows students to ask questions and gain insights beyond the classroom and clinical settings.
This is a virtual program that will occur monthly. Each month, a different topic/specialty will be discussed:
- September - Pediatrics, Neonatal, and Labor & Delivery
- RSVP - Join the conversation September 23
- October - Acute/Critical Care and Medical ICU
- November - Graduate Program and Nurse Practitioner Interest
- February - Neuro/Psych
- March - Acute/Critical Care and Medical ICU
- April - Military Service, Travel, Population Specfic, Community Health, and Flight Nursing
Fall under one of these categories? Contact Director of Alumni Affairs, Tyler DiPalma to participate.
The Nursing Mentorship Program is designed to help students navigate the nursing profession by pairing them with an experienced Gamecock nurse alum. Virtual and in-person opportunities available.
The nine-week program concludes with an in-person mixer allowing mentors and mentees to meet and network with other groups.
Nurses Week is Wednesday, May 6 - 12, 2026. Stay tuned for the College of Nursing Alumni Events.
We honor alumni in 10-year class intervals during our Alumni Class Reunions.
In 2026, Classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016 will be honored.
During the football season, the College of Nursing hosts a Cockaboose tailgate. All alumni, donors, and friends of the college are invited to tailgate with us. Food and drink provided
2025 Tailgate: Cockaboose #11 on September 13 at 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by August 29
Upcoming Events
Party on the Patio
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: See registration details.
Meet the Program Directors
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: Free event.