It has been an exciting few weeks at the University of South Carolina! Not only are the Gamecocks performing great on the field, but students are gearing up for success on midterm exams and projects.
Of course, they're also excited for a well-earned, fast approaching Fall Break. Before they leave, encourage them to stop by the Student Success Center to ensure excellent preparation for the second half of the semester.
Reminder: University Housing interest signups began Monday, Oct. 2, so be sure to talk with your student about their housing options and preferences for the next academic year.
Finally, we are looking forward to the favorite Carolina tradition of Parents Weekend in just a few short days!
Stay connected with the Office of Parents Programs; 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.
Pictured above: "Spurs up!" during Parents Weekend 2016. We are counting down the days until parents and families arrive on campus for Parents Weekend 2017!
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Parents Programs Mobile App
Coming to a phone near you!
Download our app in the app store by searching:
University of South Carolina Parents
This year-round resource will allow you to access helpful information and tips 24/7.
The Parents Weekend schedule of events is posted to the app, and we encourage families to use this resource instead of a paper printout. This will save many sheets of paper and also ensure we're able to immediately update families with any schedule changes.
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Parents Weekend 2017
Online registration closed. On-site registration available.
Parents Weekend 2017 is this weekend, Oct. 6-8. We look forward to welcoming more than 8,500 individuals to campus for this favorite Carolina tradition!
Online registration has now closed. We will host on-site registration during check-in as long as space remains available.
On-site registration includes a late fee of $20 per package. Payment by credit or debit card only. No cash or checks will be accepted.
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University Registrar
Students graduating in fall 2017
The deadline to apply to graduate has been extended to Friday, Oct. 6
. The application can be found in Self Service Carolina in the "Student" tab by clicking "Apply to Graduate."
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My Carolina Alumni Association
Grad Fair
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
USC Alumni Center (900 Senate St.)
The Grad Fair is an event for students who plan to graduate in December 2017 and is a one-stop shop for all graduation needs. Students who are not able to attend can order their caps and gowns
online.
Ring Week #2
Oct. 2 - 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Russell House University Union, first floor info desk (1400 Greene St.)
All students with at least 60 credit hours are eligible to purchase their official Carolina ring. My Carolina Alumni Association and Balfour will be available
to assist students with purchasing their ring! For more information, please visit:
mycarolina.org/officialring
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CarolinaCard
Welcome, parents and families!
The CarolinaCard office is looking forward to Parents Weekend! We will be having our annual Parents Weekend CarolinaCa$h giveaway. Enter to win a special prize package full of Gamecock gear worth over $275 by depositing over $100 CarolinaCa$h Oct. 6.
Use the GET Funds option for parents, guardians, and relatives to upload CarolinaCa$h. Visit get.cbord.com/sc and select the parents, guardians, and relatives link below the student login to upload CarolinaCa$h, at any time, to your student's account. The information needed to upload CarolinaCa$h is your student's VIPID number, last name and date of birth.
Parents are also able to deposit CarolinaCa$h by calling our office at (803) 777-1708 or visiting our office located in the basement of the Russell House.
We also recommend students download the new GET Mobile App through the Apple or Android App Store. Students can request CarolinaCa$h deposits as well as check their current balance. They can even browse food locations and services that accept CarolinaCa$h to see where they'd like to eat or shop.
We can't wait to see you at Parents Weekend!
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Columbia Airport shuttle service
Now accepting reservations for Fall Break
Student Government coordinates a shuttle service for the student body to use
free of charge
.
Students will be picked up from USC to be taken to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport on:
Oct. 18 and 19
5 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Students will be picked up from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to be taken to USC campus on:
Oct. 22
9 a.m., 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Reservation deadline:
Friday, Oct. 13 at noon
The shuttle will pick up students at the corner of Greene and Sumter Streets.
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Student Health Services events
Flu Shot Clinics
The Center for Health and Well-Being is offering the flu shot in their Allergy, Immunization and Travel clinic. No appointment needed - just walk in. Flu shots are FREE for students.
Healthy Carolina Farmers Market
Greene Street
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Tuesdays)
- Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31
- Nov. 7
The
Healthy Carolina Farmers Market is a convenient way for USC students, faculty, staff and community members to shop for fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce and sustainable products.
It aims to emphasize the direct connection between local food choices people make and the quality and health of our environment and daily lives. The market promotes overall wellness through campus resources, cooking demonstrations, health screenings and community engagement, while still providing access to healthy, fresh and locally-grown goods.
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From the Career Center
Virtual career connections with Brazen
University of South Carolina students and career professionals can now connect virtually with the introduction of a new online platform, Brazen Careerist. With several unique features designed to enhance the virtual networking experience, Brazen allows students and alumni to chat 1-on-1 with employers and experts in various career fields.
Ask a career pro
Oct. 10,
4-5 p.m.
Students can connect with career professionals while on-the-go. They can ask questions about majors, resumes, interviews, internships/co-ops, job shadowing, job search and other general career-related topics.
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Opportunities to share with your student
Student Calendar
The university just launched a new university-wide calendar for students! This calendar aims to gather all events for students, in one convenient location.
www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/student
Registration for Service Saturday now open
Students are invited to participate in Service Saturday, headed by the Leadership and Service Center.
This signature monthly event allows representatives from the university to collaborate with and serve the surrounding Columbia community.
For more information, visit the
Service Saturdays website
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University news updates
UofSC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report's undergraduate rankings publication released this week, now ranking 46th among all public institutions, and 25th among state flagships.
Read more>>>
Advancing SC workforce
The University of South Carolina has been preparing students for the workforce for generations. As the state has attracted more high-tech manufacturing operations, the need for more skilled workers has grown rapidly.
The university can now increase its reach to help even more South Carolinians take advantage of these opportunities with a $20 million National Science Foundation grant.
Read more>>>
Moving UofSC forward
The University of South Carolina has made great strides in the past year in its mission as the flagship university system for the state, but now is no time to be satisfied, President Harris Pastides told students, faculty and staff in his annual State of the University address on Tuesday.
Read more>>>
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Important upcoming dates
Oct. 2-31: University Housing signups and interest form dates
Oct. 6-8: Parents Weekend
Oct. 16: Last day to drop a course without a grade of "WF"
Oct. 16: Midpoint in fall semester
Oct. 19-20: Fall Break (no classes)
Oct. 23-28: Homecoming Week
Oct. 24: AlcoholEdu & Haven Part 2 due
Nov. 22-26: Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
Dec. 8: Last day of classes
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