- COVID-19 Updates
- UofSC Parents app
- Student Life
- Career Center
- University Awards Day
- MyCarolina Alumni Association
- University news
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Dear Gamecock families:
The semester is drawing to an end and, if you are like me, some semblance of closure is welcome. I hope the spring comes to a successful close for your student, and that they take time to reflect on the experiences of the last two months. We are hopefully learning to slow down, reprioritize, and appreciate health and community more than ever. I have found that we are more resilient than we ever imagined!
Although we did not get to celebrate students in the ways we’re accustomed during a typical April, there were many virtual celebrations. One of these was
University Awards Day
. On April 16, the UofSC community shared a collective cheer of congratulations as we honored the incredible accomplishments of so many of our students, many of whom are graduating seniors.
I hope you are finding the communication from the university helpful during this time and participating in town hall meetings as you're able. The
town hall earlier this week
was recorded for those who might have missed it. Thank you for the questions and comments you continue to bring to us, as those oftentimes are the same topics on the minds of others. As shared during the town hall meeting this week, many faculty, staff and students are participating in the university's
Future Planning Group
. This group has been established to examine the impact of the pandemic on our campus and to make policy recommendations concerning the safe return of our university community.
The Department of Student Life continues to explore the many creative ways we can reimagine the student experience in light of Covid-19. There will no doubt be new expectations and social distancing measures that will require us to adapt and adjust what we do. I am confident our team of staff and students can deliver the exceptional and unique student experience for which we are known, whatever the unknowns may be.
I trust that your loved ones are safe and healthy. Please let us know what we can do to support you and your student in the days and months ahead! Thank you for entrusting us with your student and their academic pursuits. We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
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Anna C. Edwards, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Life
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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The University of South Carolina is working with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to actively monitor the novel coronavirus outbreak and any potential impact to our campus community.
Student and Family Town Hall
The university hosted a virtual town hall on April 27 for students and families. If you were unable to join live, you can now
view the recording online
.
Suggestions for Safe Online Collaborations
President Caslen
sent a message on April 30
to students, faculty, and staff sharing Division of Information & Technology (DoIT) suggestions regarding safe online collaborations.
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Campus Access and Student Resources
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Campus Health
Review FAQs, CDC and DHEC updates, quarantine information and screening resources. Visit the
Campus Health section
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UofSC COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
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For the safety and well-being of all, we may be more separated physically right now than ever before. But one thing holds true: As Gamecocks, we stand together, always. We are more than 200 years strong, and we will navigate these difficult times together as caring Carolinians.
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Download the Award-Winning UofSC Parent and Family Programs Mobile App
Access university resources when you need the
m —
compiled just for you in one easy-to-use mobile app!
Download the app by searching "University of South Carolina Parents" in the app store or
text the link to your phone
and find out why it has been accessed nearly 200,000 times by UofSC families!
This 24/7 resource is the winner of the 2020 Outstanding Parent and Family Relations Institutional Initiative Award from NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and a recipient of the 2019 Award of Excellence from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
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Department of Student Life
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The mission of the
Department of Student Life
is to advance student success by serving as the catalyst for student involvement. We provide opportunities for every student to define a unique involvement story that prepares them to lead and serve as an engaged global citizen. Though our delivery methods might be a bit different at the moment, our mission remains the same.
Campus Recreation
Garnet Media Group
The Daily Gamecock
weekly email newsletter will resume for summer publication May 18. This is a great way for your student to stay connected to the UofSC community during their time away from campus.
Russell House
University
Study
Union
We wish we had the technology to teleport snacks and bubble wrap directly to our students as they navigate final exams. While we wait for that technology to emerge, we've put together some virtual resources to help your student ace those exams! Visit the
Virtual Study Union
for online puzzles, study music, snack recipes, and more.
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The Career Center has a variety of virtual resources and services available to help students continue focusing on their career-related goals. These services range from virtual drop-ins and appointments to remote positions being added frequently to
Handshake
, the university’s state-of-the-art career management platform. Students can connect with Career Center staff by emailing
careerhelp@mailbox.sc.edu
or gain access to
virtual service options
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Each year we celebrate the service, scholarship, leadership and character of our student community with an Awards Day celebration. On April 16, we recognized the many distinctions our students earned during the 2019-20 academic year through an online celebration.
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MyCarolina Alumni Association
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Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert is a UofSC Alumni Association online event series established to engage alumni and students during COVID-19. Each
Ask the Expert virtual event
will highlight a different topic you may want to know more about.
Upcoming topics in May include: Psychology of Investing (May 7), Yoga and Meditation (May 13), Blender Bombs (May 19), Mental Health (May 28), and more!
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"UofSC professor, poet Nikky Finney elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences"
The celebrated poet and University of South Carolina professor Nikky Finney was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious fellowship of artists, scholars and leaders who work together for the public good.
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"19th century campus pranks
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Remembering The Days
Podcast – Episode 6
Painting the college president's horse green, removing wooden steps from the only building on campus, serenading professors with tin pans — those were just some of the pranks that students pulled at South Carolina College in the 19th century. Campus archivist Elizabeth West explains why those free-spirited students often rebelled against the puritanical rules imported from New England colleges.
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Please continue to visit the Parents & Families Gateway for information and resources at
sc.edu/parents
.
Office of Parent & Family Programs
University of South Carolina
Parents Assistance Line: 1-800-868-6752
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