UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
September 20, 2021
Fall Second Part Term Course Request
Sent on behalf of Amanda Therrell, On Your Time Initiatives
Are your advisees in need of Fall second part term course? Let us know!

Submit course needs via the Course Needs Request form.
UofSC Institutional Academic Advising Awards - Nominations Open
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
Nominations are now being accepted for the new UofSC Institutional Academic Advising Awards.

Awards recognize the exemplary work being done by UofSC staff & faculty to support student success and retention through academic advising.

Visit the Academic Advisor Awards webpage to learn more about the six award categories and to submit a nomination. Nominations will be accepted through October 8, 2021.

If you are interested in serving as an award reviewer, please contact Jane Bouknight (jane.bouknight@sc.edu). Award reviewers will review and provide feedback on nomination packet submissions for selected awards.
Spring 2022 Tuition and Fee Payment Information
Sent on behalf of Jennifer Burr, Bursar's Office
Spring 2022 tuition and fee bills will be made available on November 19, 2021 for students to view on Self Service Carolina (SSC) at http://my.sc.edu.
The Spring 2022 tuition and fee payment deadline is 5:00pm on January 5, 2022, 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 may have their spring 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.
Fall 2021 Graduation and Commencement
Sent on behalf of Elaine Belesky, Office of the Registrar
Students graduating in Fall 2021 must complete the application in Self Service Carolina by Monday, September 20, 2021. Students must apply regardless of whether they plan to participate in the Fall commencement ceremony. Please see a complete listing of graduation and commencement deadlines here.  
Upcoming Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
There are over 20 advisor training & PD opportunities this fall. For most events, you have the option to join in-person or online via Microsoft Teams. Check out the Fall 2021 Advisor Training & PD Events Calendar to register to attend.

Below are the events happening in the next two weeks. Click on the event name to learn more & register:
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. 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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