UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
February 8, 2021
Spring 2021 Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
Sent on behalf of the Office of Academic Programs
  • The B.S. in Hospitality Management with a Concentration in Club Management in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is now an approved Academic Common Market program for Maryland 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 that this major is an eligible program for Maryland 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
  • Please refer students and parents with questions about the application process to Alexandra Weaver - acminfo@mailbox.sc.edu
B.S. in Hospitality Management with Concentration in Club Management - Now ACM Eligible
Sent on behalf of the Office of the Registrar
  • The Spring 2021 graduation application will be active in SSC for students until Monday, February 15, 2021. Please encourage graduating students to apply during this time.
  • To view all Spring 2021 graduation deadlines, click here.    
2021 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award
Sent on behalf Catherine Flowers, University 101 Programs
  • Deadline for Nominations: March 15, 2021
  • The Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award recognizes individuals who have made significant and extraordinary contributions to the development of the academic, professional, and/or personal lives of first-year students.
  • All University of South Carolina – Columbia faculty, staff, and students are eligible for this award.
  • The award recipient will receive a $1000 award and a plaque recognizing this exceptional achievement.
  • Submit a nomination today at go.sc.edu/advocateaward.
  • For more information about the 2021 Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award, please contact Catherine Greene at 803-777-6029. 
LAST CHANCE - Register for the 8th Annual UofSC-System Virtual Advisors' Conference
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
The Spring 2021 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):
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.
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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