UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
November 16, 2020
Global Carolina/National Fellowships and Scholar Programs
Sent on behalf of Anuja Parikh, Education Abroad Office
  • Students will connect with a panel of Black study abroad returnees to hear about fellowship opportunities, their international experiences, and the importance of engaging in global education.
  • Free Black & Abroad T-shirts will be available to attendees who RSVP and attend the virtual event.
  • All attendees who have not yet studied abroad will be entered into a drawing and one lucky attendee will win a study abroad application fee sponsorship ($150 value!) from National Fellowships and Scholar Programs.
  • Register here: bit.ly/BlackandAbroadUofSC 
No Waitlist for 200-Level PHYS Labs
Sent on behalf of Sam Beals, Physics & Astronomy
  • For Spring 2021, the Department of Physics and Astronomy unfortunately will not be able to offer a waitlist for 200-level PHYS Labs. Students needing PHYS Labs for their programs will need to closely monitor Self-Service Carolina and continually watch for open seats.
  • We will offer an "Expression of Interest" form, which can be found on our 200-level labs website (https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/physics_and_astronomy/my_physics/200_level_laboratories/index.php). This form will allow students to submit day/time preferences for labs in the event that we are able to provide additional sections. Students that submit an interest list form are not guaranteed lab seats.
  • Please contact Sam Beals via phone (803-777-8105) or email (beals@mailbox.sc.edu) with any questions or concerns.
Call for Proposals - 8th Annual UofSC-System Virtual Advisors' Conference
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
  • The 8th Annual UofSC-System Advisors' Educational Conference will be held virtually on Friday, February 12, 2021 via Blackboard Collaborate.
  • The theme this year is "Advising in and Upside-Down Year." Register online to attend the conference.
  • Faculty and professional staff advisors and campus partners are invited to submit 150-250 word abstracts for presentations that address how academic advisor, resource advisors, and academic program advisors can best support our students during this trying time.
  • Visit the conference website for more information on the conference theme and presentation proposals.
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):
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.

View a full listing of advisors who have joined or left the University.
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.
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