Division of Development and Alumni Relations

Giving Options

Online

Make your gift online today through the "Give Today" button on this page.  It's a secure, fast and easy way to show you believe in the promise of Carolina and want to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty and communities. 

The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards.

phone

To make a gift by phone, please call 1-877-349-2106.

Mail

To mail your gift, print our giving form to include with your check, credit card payment, or money order.  Checks should be made payable to USC Foundations.  

Gifts to Columbia

Mail your Gift to:
University of South Carolina
Office of Gift Processing
1600 Hampton Street, suite 736
Columbia, SC 29208

Gifts to USC Upstate

Gifts for USC Upstate should be made payable to the USC Upstate Foundation and mailed to:
USC Upstate Foundation
USC Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Telephone (864) 503-5235, Fax (864) 503-5264

Gifts to USC Lancaster

Gifts for USC Lancaster should be made payable to the Educational Foundation of USC Lancaster and mailed to:
Ralph Garris
USC Lancaster
P.O. Box 889
Lancaster, S.C. 29721
Telephone (803) 313-7026 Fax (803) 313-7106

Electronic Funds Transfer

To set up an electronic funds transfer, call 1-877-349-2106 or use our printable electronic funds transfer form.  EFT deductions provide you with the opportunity to continually support the University of South Carolina. 

With your authorization, we will automatically debit your checking or savings account (on or about the 15th of each month) in the amount you designate. At any time, you may cancel your electronic gift by returning to us the Notification to Discontinue Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization form. At all times, you will maintain control of this electronic process. Other important things to know about electronic funds transfers include:

• Electronic funds transfers are established for continuous giving, and we cannot offer this method of giving for one-time gifts.
• Once the authorization form is completed and returned with appropriate documentation, the first gift will be deducted within 30 to 45 days.
• There is a minimum gift amount of $10 per month.
• Notice to discontinue your electronic funds transfer will be effective 30 days after the Notification to Discontinue Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization form is received in our office.

Please print the EFT authorization form and mail it with a voided check to:

University of South Carolina
Office of Gift Processing
1600 Hampton Street, suite 736

Columbia, SC 29208

Stocks and Securities

To request information on transferring gifts of stocks and securities, please contact our Office of Gift Planning team at giftplan@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-4196.

Planned Gifts

Plan your legacy of support for Carolina.  Learn more about gift planning opportunities, discover how these gifts touch the lives of students studying at the University of South Carolina, and about the benefits to you and your family with this type of giving. Contact the Office of Gift Planning at giftplan@mailbox.sc.edu or (803) 777-4196.

Matching Gifts

Many employers have matching gift programs that could double or even triple your gift.  Check here to see if your company or organization has a matching gift policy.

Corporations and Foundations Relations

Learn more about developing a philanthropic investment strategy between your company or foundation and the University of South Carolina by contacting Wendi Nance, director of development for foundations and corporations, at 803-777-4095 or nancew@mailbox.sc.edu.