UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
February 21, 2022
The Counselor Education Minor
Sent on behalf of Donna Watson, College of Education
The Counselor Education minor in the College of Education has changed. You can view the new course requirements for the minor here: https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/education/study/minors/counselor_education_minor/index.php . Course substitutions are defined on this website. For example, if students have already taken EDCE 502, it can substitute for EDCE 210.
South Carolina Washington Semester Program
Sent on behalf of Erica Elbery, South Carolina Honors College
The South Carolina Washington Semester Program is a domestic study away and internship program open to all undergraduate students at participating colleges/universities across SC. The application deadline for the Fall 2022 cohort is March 6, 2022. Learn more about the program and find the application at https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/honors_college/experience/internships/washington_semester/index.php. If you have questions, please contact Erica Elbery, elbery@sc.edu
Upcoming Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
There are just a few events left this semester. Check out the Spring 2022 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:
  • 2/21 - Be the Change you Wish to See: Fostering Resiliency in Advising
  • 2/25 - GPA Calculations & Grade Forgiveness
  • 3/7 - Hardship Withdrawal: What Advisors Need to Know
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
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