UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
August 2, 2021
SC Washington Semester Program -
Introductory Zoom Call & Important Dates
Sent on behalf of Erica Elbery, South Carolina Honors College

The South Carolina Washington Semester Program gives undergraduate students from colleges/universities across the state of South Carolina the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.
 
Hello UofSC Columbia Colleagues:

I hope that you will consider joining me via Zoom on Thursday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m. for a brief introduction to the South Carolina Washington Semester Program. 

This competitive internship program, established in 1991 at UofSC-Columbia, has evolved over the years and is now open to all undergraduate students enrolled in a South Carolina college/university. During the call, I will provide an overview of the program while also highlighting eligibility and application requirements, interview process, scholarship opportunities, and more. 

If you are interested in participating in the introductory call on Thursday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m., please email me at elbery@sc.edu to RSVP and request the link to join. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your colleagues that may benefit from this information.

Additionally, we are now recruiting applicants for the Spring 2022 cohort. Therefore, I am including some relevant information and important dates below.  
 
Recruiting Timeline (Spring 2022 Cohort)
For general program information and online application, please click here and see below for important dates.
  • Application Deadline
Sunday, September 19 by 11:00 p.m. E.S.T.
 
  • Virtual Interviews
Sunday, September 26 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
*Selected candidates only
 
  • Virtual Orientation
Sunday, October 3 (9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
               *Selected candidates only
 
Virtual Information Sessions
Virtual information sessions for students will be offered in August/September (see schedule below). Sessions are open to all undergraduate students enrolled in a South Carolina college/university so that they may learn about the program and how to apply. Students can email Erica Elbery - elbery@sc.edu - to RSVP/request the link to join.
  • Tuesday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, August 27 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Monday, August 30 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m.
 

I can be reached at elbery@sc.edu or 803-576-7207 if you have any questions!
Removal of Marine Science as an ACM Major
Sent on behalf of Alexandra Weaver, Office of Academic Programs

Our office has been notified that the B.S. in Marine Science has been removed as an ACM-eligible major for Maryland residents attending UofSC.

This is due to the recent creation of a Marine Science major at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. More information about this program is available on their website: https://www.smcm.edu/marine-science/

This change is effective beginning with students admitted for the spring 2022 term. All Maryland ACM students currently majoring in Marine Science (including those admitted for fall 2021) will be eligible to continue receiving the ACM tuition reduction as long as they meet all other ACM eligibility requirements. Information about the requirements to maintain the ACM tuition reduction can be found on our website at the link below.


Please let me know if you have any questions, as I am happy to be of assistance.
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.

  • SPH 140, Multiple new sections added to meet high demand (Fall 2021)

View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
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