UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
May 3, 2021
Global Advising Week!
  • May 2-8 is NACADA Global Advising Week, a time to celebrate and honor the work of academic advisors.
  • NACADA is hosting many virtual events for advisors this week. Check out the Global Advising Week website to learn more and participate in events.
  • Celebrate and thank an advisor at UofSC this week by submitting an Appreciating Academic Advisors nomination.
Fall 2021 Tuition and Fee Payment Information
Sent on behalf of Jennifer Burr, Bursar's Office
  • Fall 2021 tuition and fee bills will be made available on July 15, 2021 for students to view and pay on Self Service Carolina (SSC) at http://my.sc.edu.
  • The Fall 2021 tuition and fee payment deadline is 5:00pm on August 11, 2021, regardless of when the class begins. Students who fail to pay their account balance in full or enroll in a payment plan by the deadline date may have their fall class schedule cancelled for nonpayment.
  • Please direct students to the Bursar's Office at https://sc.edu/bursar/ for tuition and fee payment information. Assistance is also available by email at bursar@mailbox.sc.edu or phone at 803-777-4233.
FIGS Update
Sent on behalf of Jasmine Gunn, University Housing
  • We will not be continuing FIGS for the Fall 2021 semester. LLC courses will still be ongoing for Preston, Maxcy, Galen, Rhodos and the Entrepreneurship communitiess.
  • We will continue to send weekly list of students pre-registered for courses during orientation.
  • Please see attached the list of courses this will include as well.
  • Please let Matt (email) or Jasmine Gunn (email) know if you have any questions.
Course Substitutions for "Nutrition and Food Systems" Minor
Sent on behalf of Sara Corwin, Arnold School of Public Health
Academic Common Market Update
Sent on behalf of Alexandra Weaver, Office of Academic Programs
  • The B.S. in Cardiovascular Technology is now an approved Academic Common Market major for Tennessee residents attending the University of South Carolina-Columbia.
  • In addition, the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering is now an approved Academic Common Market major for Georgia residents attending UofSC.
  • The list of eligible programs on the UofSC ACM website has been updated to reflect these changes. Both degree programs will be ACM eligible beginning with the summer 2021 term.
  • Students interested in applying for the Academic Common Market tuition reduction can learn about this process at: https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/provost/planning/academicprograms/acm/applyingforacm.php
  • Please refer students and parents with questions about the application process to our office, as I am happy to be of assistance. 
Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
The Spring 2021 calendar of in-person (remote) training & PD opportunities is now available. Please view and register for events online and check back often as new events may be added throughout the semester.  
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. Please check this document to find new classes that may be of interest for your students.

  • RUSS 280 & RUSS 121- 122 (Summer 2021)

View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
Show your Appreciation!
Do you know an Academic Advisor who is providing extraordinary advising service to students?

Recognize and show your appreciation for them through the Academic Advisor Appreciation program by submitting the online Academic Advisor Appreciation form.

Advisors who receive an AAA card are eligible to receive a gift card.
The Academic Advisor Spotlight recognizes the outstanding work of academic advisors, advising units, or advising support staff who contribute to academic advising efforts campus-wide.

Know an advisor or advising unit providing outstanding service to undergraduate students? Nominate an advisor for recognition in the next installment of the Advisor Spotlight.
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