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Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and we know students will be ready for some much deserved time off.
Prior to the break, be sure to talk with your student about their academic performance as they head into a stressful time of year. The
Student Success Center
is a great place to refer them, offering tutoring, Supplemental Instruction and help with study skills.
As the holiday season approaches, our office is very thankful for the wonderful Carolina families we have the opportunity to work with.
You can continue to stay connected to our office by calling the Parents Assistance Line at 1-800-868-6752 or sending an email to
[email protected]
with your questions.
Additionally, make sure to like us on
Facebook
, follow us on
Instagram
and visit the
Parents Programs website
for timely posts and monthly tips to supplement this newsletter
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Thanksgiving break airport shuttle
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From the Bursar's Office
Spring 2017 Bills
Your student's spring 2017 bill will be available in
Self-Service Carolina
beginning
Nov. 17
. Please be sure your student reviews their bill thoroughly, checking that all charges are present and accurate. The online and in-person payment deadline for spring 2017 is
Jan. 4
. The deadline for pre-payment by mail is
Dec. 19
. Payment plans for the spring semester are available through your student's
SSC account
.
1098T Educational Tax Credit Statements
Students can choose to access and print their 1098T forms online via
SSC
or have them mailed to their permanent address. This choice can be made though SSC. For additional questions concerning your tax credit, please contact a tax advisor.
Fall 2016 Payment Plans
If your student enrolled in a payment plan for fall 2016, the next payment is due
Nov. 10
.
Changes in Your Student's Bill
Please remind your student to look at their bill on
SSC
each time a change is made to the account. This includes dropping or adding classes, changing meal plans, changing housing, adding optional fees, etc. Charges can also be added for other activities such as visiting the Student Health Center, etc. - for which invoices/bills will not be sent to the student. Unpaid balances on your student's account could result in the cancellation of classes and/or holds being placed on the account.
Authorized Users
Students can assign authorized users to their account in
SSC
. This authorization will allow the authorized users to view the student's bill, payment history, 1098T information and payment plan, as well as speak with the
Bursar's Office
staff about the student's account.
Direct Deposits
If your student expects to receive a refund, which includes excess financial aid, encourage them to set up direct deposit through
SSC
. This is the most efficient method for receiving overage dollars. Otherwise, paper overage checks will be mailed which significantly slows the receipt of potentially needed dollars. Please note that if your student had direct deposit prior to the conversion to
SSC
, direct deposit information will need to be set up again.
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University accepting awards applications
The University of South Carolina's Honors and Awards Commission is accepting applications for the
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges award. Students selected for this honor also will be considered for Outstanding Senior and USC's top two undergraduate honors - the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and the Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award. These awards are presented at University Awards Day, which will be held April 20, 2017, on the historic Horseshoe. For more information, click
here.
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CarolinaCard update
As Thanksgiving break approaches and finals are just around the corner, talk to your student about adding Carolina Cash to their CarolinaCard. You can add Carolina Cash 24/7 online through the
CarolinaCard website.
Please note that all meal plans return to the original university mandated 10 meals per week requirement for the spring semester. Beginning Nov. 17, your student can log into
SSC to choose a new meal plan that suits their spring needs.
Encourage your student to like CarolinaCard on
Facebook
and follow on
Instagram
and
Twitter
to find out about deals, special events and updates.
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December commencement
December commencement
will be held Monday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Colonial Life Arena. Each graduate will receive six tickets for guests to attend. For more information, check out the resources provided by the Registrar's Office.
Opt into free, one-year My Carolina Alumni Association membership for December graduates
Is your student graduating in December? Remind them that all graduates should opt into a free, one-year membership with the
My Carolina Alumni Association
! Membership is sponsored by current alumni association members and will provide your graduate with community connections and valuable resources like location-based events with local chapters, continuing education opportunities and more! To opt-in, students can
visit this site
and fill out the brief form. Membership cards and packets will be sent in January.
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On-campus housing reminders
Residence hall opening and closing information
To assist residents with travel planning, University Housing publishes residence hall opening and closing dates on an online calendar. Please use this calendar as a resource to help your student plan for university breaks. If your student is staying in a 9-month residence hall and is interested in staying on campus during a break, they will need to register on Self-Service Carolina.
Upcoming dates:
- Thanksgiving break closing: Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.
- Thanksgiving break reopening: Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
Greek Village opening and closing information
For students living in the Greek Village,
opening and closing dates are published online
to assist with travel plans for university breaks.
Upcoming dates:
- Thanksgiving break closing: Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.
- Thanksgiving break reopening: Sunday, Nov. 27 at noon
For additional questions about specific houses, students should contact their house directors.
On-campus residence hall housing interest form
The last day for students to submit the fall 2017/spring 2018 on-campus housing interest form on the
University Housing website
is Nov. 3. Housing registration is based on the community your student would like to participate in.
Questions? V
isit the
University Housing website
or call 803-777-4283.
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Opportunities to share with your student
USC Homecoming: "Falling for Carolina"
USC celebrates Homecoming Oct. 30-Nov. 5, ending with the football game on Saturday against Missouri. This year's theme, "Falling for Carolina," encourages everyone to remember and appreciate the reasons we've fallen for this amazing university. Click here for more information and to view the schedule of events for Homecoming 2016!
Carolinian Creed and Diversity Week
Nov. 7-11 is
Carolinian Creed and Diversity Week
. Students are encouraged to participate in the activities sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity.
Service Saturday
Carolina students are invited to participate in the
Leadership and Service Center's
signature monthly service day. To participate, students must register
here
, pick their site the morning of the event and serve! Transportation and lunch are provided.
International Education Week
Join
Global Carolina
Nov. 14-18 in celebrating all of the ways USC students, faculty, and staff are connected.
International Education Week
aims to bring the community together to promote international and cross-cultural exchange, recognize USC's global community and encourage dialogue. Click
here
for more information about the schedule of events.
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University news updates
International business program ranked number one
The Darla Moore School of Business's undergraduate international business program has now been ranked No.1 in the nation for 18 consecutive years. Moore School alumni reflect on the value of the program.
Read more >>>
University celebrates 150 years of pharmacy education
Although collegiate pharmacy programs were not widespread until the early 20th century, in 1866 the University of South Carolina opened one of the nation's first state-sponsored pharmacy schools.
Read more >>>
Stay updated on the latest
University of South Carolina news.
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Important upcoming dates
Nov. 7-11: Carolinian Creed and Diversity Week
Nov. 8: Election Day (no classes)
Nov. 10: Graduate and Professional School Fair
Nov. 21: Tiger Burn
Nov. 22: Greek Village closes at 6 p.m.
Nov. 23: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
Nov. 23-26: Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Nov. 25: Residence halls open at 8 p.m.
Nov. 27: Greek Village opens at noon
Dec. 2: Last day of classes
Dec. 12:
Commencement
Dec. 13: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
Jan. 4: Residence halls open at 8 a.m.
Jan. 8: Greek Village opens at noon
Jan. 9: Spring semester classes begin
Jan. 14: MLK Service Saturday
Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
Jan. 21: MLK Service Saturday
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