South Carolina Business Week is truly an opportunity of a lifetime!
South Carolina Business Week 2025, a week-long business and economics program on the campus of the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, is widely recognized as one of most the premier opportunities for young people in our state. The tuition for Business Week is covered through generous donations from businesses and manufacturers across South Carolina.
Participants will need to arrive at the University of South Carolina on Sunday, July 13th between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration will be set up at Honors Residence for you to check-in, pick up your materials, and receive instructions about your dorm assignments. Please be aware that lunch is on your own; there are several nearby restaurants in the area. The Opening Assembly will begin in the Darla Moore School of Business Room 101 promptly at 1:00 p.m. We would like your parents to stay through this session so they can hear about the exciting things that are in store for you during the week.
If participants will be driving themselves versus being dropped off, we will need to know no later than July 8th, for us to give the parking garage our count. Please note your keys must be turned in at registration and will not be returned until Friday, July 18th. You will be responsible for paying a parking fee of $50 when you check-in on Sunday. You will also need to know your license plate number during registration when you turn in your keys. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at businessweek@scchamber.net or 803-250-5985.
On Friday, July 18th, graduation is between 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., parents and family members are invited to attend and able to meet participants’ Company Advisor during the graduation’s reception. All guests may leave after the reception.
If there are any questions, please contact us by email at businessweek@scchamber.net or 803-250-5540
What to Bring & Wear
For the Dorms
- Bed linens-Twin XL Sheets
- Blanket/Comforter
- Pillow
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Bathmat or shower shoes
- Toiletries- toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, razor, shaving cream, etc.
- Alarm clock
- Snacks for dorm room
For the Classroom
- Pen/pencil
- Backpack
Optional Items
- Lightweight jacket or sweater
- Camera
- Iron
- Deep Woods OFF (insect repellant)
- Raincoat or umbrella
Sunday - Wednesday
Each day you will need:
- Shorts/ pants
- T-Shirt
- Comfortable walking shoes (i.e., sneakers/ sandals)
Thursday
- Shorts/ pants
- T-Shirt: You will be given a Business Week t-shirt to wear this day
- Comfortable walking shoes (i.e., sneakers/ sandals)
Banquet Dress Code: Business Casual
- For men, dress pants, dress shirt, tie (optional), and sports coat or a suit jacket.
- For women, suit or nice dress
You will have time to shower and change before the banquet starts. Also, you can change into comfortable clothes after the banquet for free time.
Friday
Graduation Ceremony Dress Code: Business Casual
- For men dress pants, a button-down shirt, and dress shoes (i.e., Sperry’s, loafers, etc.)
- For women, dress slacks or a knee length skirt, a blouse or a knee length dress and flats or heels.