Buc Pride

The ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ family enjoys campus traditions like our Sweet 16 events, weekly chapels, Fried Chicken Wednesdays, Blue Fridays, and other engaging experiences throughout the academic year. It’s a Bucs life for us!

Chapel

Since ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ was founded, Wednesdays have meant that campus closes down for an hour while the student body gathers in Lightsey Chapel. The diverse services are a collective time of worship and teaching.

Fried Chicken Wednesdays & Sundae Fridays

Most students agree that Fried Chicken Wednesdays are hands down the most sacred meal of the week at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥. Sundae toppings on Fridays are a sweet way to kick off the weekend.

Bucky

At sporting events and preview days for potential students, you can find Bucky walking around, cheering on ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ and hanging out with students. Bucky is the epitome of Buccaneer spirit.

Blue Fridays

Walk around campus on a Friday before a home football game and see the student body decked out in ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Blue to support the team.

"I'm so glad I go to ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥!"

Started by Dr. Nicholas Holland in 2011, this is a song taught to every incoming Buccaneer during freshman orientation. The anthem is sung at every sporting event and big gathering on campus. The original tune is referred to as an African American spiritual.

Brick Walkway by the Pond

If you take a walk around the beautiful Reflection Pond you will see more than 100,000 bricks, many engraved with names of seniors and alumni who walked the path during their time at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥.

Culturefest

Started in the 1990s, different cultures are showcased every year in the dining hall. The spotlight includes food from featured countries, dancing, singing and other cultural performances.

Ring Ceremony

Kicking off in 2022, this is a moment to treasure for any ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Buc who wants to commemorate their college journey. This is a classy event outdoors each spring for students who have completed at least 60 hours and have purchased an official ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ ring.

Caroling in the Round

The science building acoustics allow for a beautiful performance of the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ choir every December for students and the community. It is a tangible embodiment of Christmas spirit and showcases the musical talent of the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ students.

Homecoming

Homecoming features something for everyone, whether you graduated 50 years ago, or you are a current student. Events usually include a 5k color run around the beautiful campus, a parade, food, and the big homecoming football game.

Spring Formal

The annual formal is held in a different location each year where students dance the night away with friends before summer begins.

Buc Fever Fair

With summer right around the corner, students, faculty, staff, and alumni enjoy the on-campus fair that has included a Ferris wheel, swings, food trucks and fun. The fair started in 2017 as a treat for students before final exams.

Sweet 16 Events

8/19: Bucky’s Welcome*
8/26 – 27: Rock the Boat
9/9: Waterpark Takeover*
9/22: Boot, Scoot & Bucky
10/13: Giardinaville
10/14: Buccaneer Colorblast 5k*
11/3: Christmas at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥*
11/16: OCC Packing Party*

1/12: Strike Night
1/27: Polar Bear Plunge*
2/9: Bucky’s Birthday Bash
2/23: Neon Nights Silent Disco
3/15: The ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥Â Drive In*
3/23: The Buccaneer Ball
4/3: The Buc Masters
4/20: Buc Fever Fair*

*Friends/family/faculty/staff are welcome to attend

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Campus Events

ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ students in the stands of the football stadium cheering with Buccaneers shirts and Go Bucs signs.
Support athletics!

Did you know ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ is a charter member of the Big South Conference and sponsors 16 teams at the NCAA Division I Level? Students, show your Buc pride and wear navy blue and pirate gold at a sports event on or off campus!