UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update

September 14, 2020

Graduation Application Deadline Sent on behalf of the Registrar's Office Graduation application deadline is September 21, 2020, for students who wish to graduate in Fall 2020 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held on the Columbia campus (either virtual or in-person) and be listed in the commencement program.   All Graduation and Commencement deadlines can be viewed here.

Newly Approved Academic Common Market Program Sent on behalf of Alexandra Weaver, Office of Academic Programs The B.S. in Cardiovascular Technology in the College of Arts and Sciences is now an approved Academic Common Market program for Virginia residents attending the University of South Carolina-Columbia. The list of eligible programs on the UofSC ACM website has been updated to reflect this change. Spring 2021 will be the first effective term for CVT as an ACM eligible program for Virginia residents.  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

Advisor Welcome & Well Wishes Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center We would like to welcome all of our new Academic Advisors at UofSC and wish the best for those who are moving on to different opportunities. Welcome to Advising at UofSC: Kaylee Rogers, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Social Work Steven Jarvis, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Arnold School of Public Health Advisor Transitions at UofSC: Ali Mathwig, Academic Advisor in the SC Honor College, is transitioning to the Director of Advising for the SC Honors College Kristy Sokol, Academic Advisor (College of Education) is transitioning to the Assistant Director for Resources with University 101 Well Wishes-Advising will miss you!: Greg Nelson, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences Dave Osworth, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences Michael Burgos, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Education T'Kara Richardson, Academic Advisor, Arnold School of Public Health View a full listing of advisors who have joined or left the University

Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities The Fall 2020 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.  Upcoming Events (click to register): September 17, 2020 | noon - 1pm | TRIO & the Opportunity Scholars Program @ UofSC September 25, 2020 | 9 - 9:45am | FERPA Considerations in Advisement

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. 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.

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