June 2018

In This Issue Talking Points Moving on campus Bursar's Office Student Health Services University news Important dates

Greetings! Summer is off to a great start at the University of South Carolina. We congratulated our recent graduates and are set to welcome our newest Gamecock students and families when New Student Orientation begins later this month. Your student should expect to see some changes to the Russell House when they return in August. Carolina Food Co. has just begun the first phase of renovations to its dining facilities. Once fall semester begins, students will have access to a full-service Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread, a Gamecock General convenience store and much more. Don't forget to start making plans for Family Weekend 2018: Oct. 5-7! Online registration will open early this summer. More information will be available on the Parent & Family Programs social media accounts and the Family Weekend website . Stay updated with our office by downloading t he Parent & Family Programs mobile app , liking us on  Facebook , following us on  Instagram, subscribing to our YouTube channel,   and visiting the  Parents & Families Gateway for more information.

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The 2018 Spring Commencement ceremonies took place May 11 and 12. Congratulations and best wishes to the families of these graduates; you will always be part of the Carolina family!

Family Talking Points Summer can be a transformational time for all college students and families play a critical role. Incoming students begin widening their boundaries at home and dream of their college experience. Rising sophomores are likely relearning what it is like to live under your roof after returning home from college. The juniors- and seniors-to-be are taking advantage of opportunities to enhance their future goals, like working with internships or taking summer classes. Use this summer as an opportunity to meet your student where they are, in terms of their anxieties and excitements for the future, to prepare them for their next semester at USC. If your student is starting at Carolina in the fall, talk with them about their dreams and expectations of their first year as a Gamecock and remind them that they are not alone in this journey; it will set the stage for a successful first year. For those students entering their sophomore year, continue discussing the goals that your student has for their future. Whether this past year went great or not as your student hoped, remind them of the campus resources available to them once they return in the fall. For the rising juniors and seniors, this may be their last summer in your home or without a full-time job to plan around. Use this time to create new family memories and traditions, while celebrating how far they've come in their journey at Carolina. Looking for more talking points? Download our app in the app store by searching: University of South Carolina Parents or by visiting :  guidebook.com/app/uofscparents.

Moving on Campus Move-In Day 2018 Incoming students will move into their residence halls Monday, Aug. 20. Students living on campus will receive more information about the move-in process over the summer. Contact University Housing with questions at housing@sc.edu. Student Mailboxes Incoming fall 2018 students will receive their mailbox assignments June 15. The Student Mail Center will begin accepting early arrival parcels Aug. 8 in preparation for the semester. Student mailboxes are located at the lower level of the Russell House. During the summer, the Student Mail Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and can be contacted at (803) 777-4109.

News from the Bursar's Office

Summer 2018 Bills Summer tuition bills are now available through Self Service Carolina (SSC) for students who have registered for classes. The tuition payment deadline is Monday, June 4 at 5 p.m., regardless of the start date for the class. If you are mailing a payment, be certain to do so well in advance to meet the deadline. Students who will use 529 education savings and trust funds should send a copy of their tuition statement to their plan administrator immediately to ensure funds are disbursed and arrive before the deadline. Payment plan options are available if needed and can be processed via SSC. Please note that payment is due immediately for students who register after the payment deadline. Payment Deadline for Fall 2018 Tuition and fees are due by Aug.15 at 5 p.m. Bills can be viewed via Self Service Carolina (SSC) in mid-July. Bills are only available when a student has registered; for incoming students this will be after they attend New Student Orientation. The mailed payment deadline is Aug. 6. We strongly suggest sending mailed payments as express mail if necessary to meet the deadline. The 2017-2018 tuition and fee schedule can be used to estimate the fall 2018 total. Please keep in mind, however, these rates are subject to change. Finalized tuition and fee information for the 2018-2019 academic term will be posted following the Board of Trustees budget approval in late June.

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News from Student Health Services Student Health Services Summer Hours For students staying on campus this summer, the Center for Health and Well-Being and Counseling & Psychiatry will host the following summer hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Active Minds Healthy Campus Award The University of South Carolina has received the Active Minds Healthy Campus Award for 2018. This award recognizes and celebrates institutions which excel in prioritizing and promoting the health and well-being of their students. The Healthy Campus Award requires an extensive application and interview process, where applicants are reviewed based on eight criteria and chosen from a group of researchers and health and higher education experts. Learn more about this honor here.  Healthy Carolina Farmers Market June 5, 12, 19 , 26, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Davis Field 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. Learn more

"Overcoming grief through music" Sarah Louise Faulkner combined her love of music with her studies to become a nurse to study the healing power of music. View more "RISE above" Carolina alumna Kari Croft is the founder of a charter school in Los Angeles. Croft was awarded a $10 million grant to start RISE High.  View more

Important Upcoming Dates

June 4: Summer 2018 tuition and fees due June 17: Father's Day July 4 : Independence Day - offices closed Aug. 15: Fall 2018 tuition and fees due Aug. 15: Sorority Recruitment Move-In Aug. 20: Move-In Day 2018 Aug. 22: New Student Convocation Aug. 23: Fall semester classes begin Aug. 29: Last day to drop a course without a "W" being recorded Sept. 3: Labor Day - no classes, offices closed

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Please continue to visit the Parents & Families Gateway for information and resources at sc.edu/parents . As always, we are only a phone call or email away, and we encourage your feedback! Office of Parent & Family Programs University of South Carolina Website:  sc.edu/parents   Parents Assistance Line: 1-800-868-6752 Email: scparents@sc.edu App: guidebook.com/app/uofscparents