1. Welcome Back Festival – Every year, the Welcome Back festival lines the streets of downtown Clemson, to signal the beginning of a new school year. Dozens of local businesses sponsor this event to celebrate the return of students. Stop by for music, food tastings, and giveaways!

2. Ring Ceremony – Each semester, SAC hosts the Ring Ceremony to honor those Clemson students who will receive their rings. Highlighted by the history of the ring as told by Dr. Jerry Reel, and a heroic tale of the worth of the ring as told by Col. Ben Skardon, the Ring Ceremony is one of Clemson’s most coveted traditions.

3. Senior Week – Each year in the week prior to exams, SAC hosts a variety of events for graduating seniors. Events such as Rub the Rock and Senior Ball serve to congratulate the seniors on their hard work, as well as to end their time here with the best traditions Clemson has to offer.

4. Cocky’s Funeral – Each year in the week prior to the Clemson vs. USC football game, students gather to take part in a pep rally to get students fired up for the football game. After Cocky’s Eulogy and cremation, free chicken sandwiches are given out to attendees.

5. Master Teacher – Is the most prestigious award given to a Clemson professors that is entirely student nominated and chosen. Master Teacher Award recipients exemplify all that is desired in a professor, as well as a lifelong devotion to and passion for Clemson University.

6. Mother of the Year – Every year since 1949, Clemson University has selected a “Mother of the Year.” The Mother of the Year is someone who loves Clemson, shows a great passion for the community and lives a life that exemplifies the Clemson spirit. SAC Awards MOTY each fall during Homecoming.

For more information, contact Aly Friend.