7 Reasons to Attend Alumni Weekend 2025

Life moves fast. One day you’re in the library studying for exams and the next you’re decades into your career, making a bigger impact than you ever dreamed of.

But amidst all the milestones, it's easy to lose sight of where it all began – at the Medical University of South Carolina.

It’s time to come home.

Join us for Alumni Weekend 2025, Feb. 27 to March 1, to reunite with old friends, relive the moments that defined you and reignite the fire that started it all.

If I haven’t yet convinced you to get your tickets, keep reading for the top seven reasons to come to Alumni Weekend 2025.

1. Reconnect with MUSC classmates and forever friends

Reconnect with friends from your glory days! Whether you’re interested in reconnecting with friends from your time at MUSC or making new connections, Alumni Weekend 2025 offers lots of opportunities to connect and reconnect. Gather with classmates at your Dean’s Breakfast and college barbecues. Or network, make new friends and learn from alumni from every college during the symposium sessions, campus tours and Alumni Bash!

Want to know who’s coming before you buy tickets? You can do that too! See who’s coming

2. Delicious local food to enhance the experience



What’s a party without something delicious to fuel you? That’s why the menus for Alumni Weekend have been painstakingly planned to provide sustenance and enhance the activities and events of the weekend. Whether you’re attending your Dean’s Breakfast, college barbecue, the Bash or all the events, we hope you’ll come hungry!

Here’s a peek at what’s on the menu:

Dean’s Breakfast
Get ready for the Symposium with a power-packed breakfast that fuels your mind and energizes your body. Get ready to dominate the day, connect with peers and dive into a full-throttle learning experience!

• Frittata
• Eggs Benedict
• Marsh Hen Stone Ground Grits
• Applewood smoked bacon
• Grilled local sausage
• Brown butter and onion hash brown crisp

College Barbecues
Savor mouthwatering barbecue from local favorite Swig & Swine BBQ while reconnecting with classmates in an intimate, laid-back setting. Don’t miss this perfect mix of great food and great company!

• Appetizers
• Two meats and two sides
• Brunswick stew
• Banana pudding
• Chocolate chip cookies

Dinner at the Alumni Bash
For our last event of the weekend, you’ll enjoy two food stations. Choose the station that sounds best to you (or sample from both!). Then, sit and enjoy dinner with your classmates at one of dozens of tables.

Dinner

• A fully loaded taco bar with fresh, flavorful toppings. Pair it with creamy Mexican street corn salad and zesty cilantro lime rice.
• A shrimp and grits station featuring sautéed shrimp, creamy local yellow grits, and rich Tasso gravy, all topped with your choice of crave-worthy toppings. Pair it with a fresh Southern Cobb salad.

Dessert
Be sure to save room for dessert! You’ll want to indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible lineup:

• Chocolate cupcakes
• Strawberry cheesecake
• Lemon meringue pie
• Banana pudding shooters
• Red velvet whoopie pies
3. Raise a glass



Wash it all down with a signature cocktail, beer, wine or several non-alcoholic options:

• Palace Cocktail | Gin, basil simple syrup. orange juice, Cointreau, lime juice, grapefruit juice, club soda
• Apricot Bourbon Smash | Bourbon, apricot honey syrup, lemon juice, mint
• Millet Sauvignon Blanc | Roto Cabernet | Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rose
• Michelob Ultra | Blue Moon | Seasonal local
• Sweetened iced tea | Lemonade | Lemon-infused ice water
• Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite
4. Lively entertainment



Each event is going to be a blast!

This year there will be even more entertainment. A live DJ will bring the beats and mix the ultimate soundtrack for college barbecues hosted on the MUSC Horseshoe.

Charleston’s own Motown Throwdown will headline the Alumni Bash at the Bus Shed. This powerhouse soul band steeped in the traditions of funk, soul, pop, rock, R&B and jazz. Expect to dance and be wildly entertained!

And start practicing your best poses because the 360-degree photo booth is back at the Bash!




5. Learn about topics relevant to YOU

Earn six continuing education credits for topics you really care about. Symposium sessions are all topics suggested by our alumni, for our alumni. Last year, we asked you what you most want to learn about and we took your ideas to heart in planning this year’s event. Cancer survivorship, AI and the opioid epidemic were at the top of the list. See the full schedule.



And to make it even more personal to alumni, all Symposium speakers have a deep connection to MUSC. Most are alumni themselves, and some work here. So, not only will you be getting insights into the topics you asked for, you’ll also be getting an inside look at how we’re applying those concepts at MUSC. (So, get ready to brag on your alma mater!)

6. Celebrate your class reunion



This year, we’re thrilled to include the Golden Graduates reunion as part of our Alumni Weekend festivities! Each year, we welcome back alumni who graduated 50 years ago – or earlier – for this special celebration. This year, their reunion will be intertwined with the excitement of the full Alumni Weekend experience.

When you see an alum wearing the iconic golden medallion, take a moment to strike up a conversation and ask them about their journey – what was life was like at MUSC five decades ago? Their stories are bound to inspire and connect generations of alumni.

Of course, there will be class reunions for all alumni celebrating a milestone year, too. Make sure to check the schedule to see what your class is planning!

7. Enjoy Charleston

One of the biggest highlights of Alumni Weekend is the chance to visit Charleston, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The festivities kick off with the opening ceremony on the Sunset Terrace of the Harbour Club, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor and the Ashley River. It’s the perfect setting to start your weekend.

As you explore campus in the heart of downtown Charleston, take note of the exciting changes –new buildings underway for the College of Medicine and the College of Health Professions, along with impressive renovations for the College of Nursing. Campus is evolving, and it’s a perfect reflection of both MUSC’s growth and the city’s ongoing transformation.

Still haven’t bought your ticket?

If those aren’t enough reason for you to attend, ask yourself this:

Do you want to hear about Alumni Weekend from your friends or would you rather be the one telling the stories?

Don’t miss out on the biggest alumni event of the year. Get your ticket now!