We have (almost) made it to the end of the semester! Students have worked hard, demonstrated resilience, and are making the final push through finals week. Encourage your student to take care of themselves and practice healthy habits to limit their stress during finals. Here are some ways your student can prepare for final exams:
It’s almost time for Give 4 Garnet. For 18 hours and 1 minute on May 18, our UofSC family will come together to celebrate and support the university that always has a home in our hearts. In 2021 we were able to raise $1.7 million from 4,367 donors –over 300 of whom are parents of UofSC students! We hope you will consider participating this year!
If you or your student have questions as we approach summer, please reach out to the Office of Parent and Family Programs by phone at 803-777-3008 (or 800-868-6752) or email (scparents@sc.edu). We're here to help!
Sincerely,
Anna Edwards
Associate Vice President
Student Life
Darius Rucker concert on April 24
We want to hear from you! We value our Gamecock families' input on our communication efforts. Please share your feedback with the Office of Parent and Family Programs regarding our e-newsletter.
UofSC mail and parcel services will end on May 6 for the summer
Mail Forwarding - (USPS 1st Class mail/parcels only) Students should verify their shipping/mailing address in Self Service Carolina under "View Student Mail ID" / "Update Forwarding Address" prior to leaving campus.
UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL Shipments - Will be returned to the sender by each of these carriers
Join us on May 18 as we celebrate our 4th annual Give 4 Garnet day of giving. For 18 hours and 01 minute, we will ask all members of the South Carolina family to participate by supporting the program or project that means the most to you. Visit Give 4 Garnet webpage on May 18 to be part of the celebration. Every little piece makes a big impact!
Summer 2022 tuition bills are now available through Self Service Carolina (SSC) for students who have registered for classes. The tuition payment deadline is 5 p.m. on May 25, regardless of the start date for the class. If you are mailing a payment, be certain to do so well in advance to meet the May 25 deadline. Check the Bursar's website for more information.
Students may be eligible for financial aid during the summer.
The 2021-2022 Summer Financial Aid Application is available now on Self Service Carolina until June 1.
Fall semester tuition and fees aredue by 5 p.m. on Aug. 10.
Bills are only available when a student has registered.
Bills can be viewed via Self Service Carolina (SSC) in mid-July.
The mailed payment deadline is Aug. 4.
Finalized tuition and fee information for the 2022-2023 academic term will be posted following the Board of Trustees' budget approval in late June.
Students taking summer classes have access to Campus Recreation facilities. Students not taking summer classes can purchase a summer membership. Check the campus recreation webpage for their summer offerings!
Have you talked with your student about healthy drinking practices? Download our conversation guide to talk with your students about alcohol.
Mark your calendar! Family Weekend will be here before we know it! The date has been officially set for Sept. 23-24. Package details will be announced in early summer, you can find more details on the Family Weekend website. Packages will include the option to add a football ticket!
As a parent of a UofSC student, you too can experience the excitement of gameday at Williams-Brice Stadium this fall. There are multiple options available for you to spend your Saturdays with us! Parent season tickets include two upper-level seats and a Gamecock Club membership for only $750. Details can be found on theathletic website.
Congratulations to South Carolina Women’s Basketball for winning their second NCAA National Championship and breaking records left and right on the way.
For two University of South Carolina students, earning a Goldwater Scholarship has turned childhood dreams into reality. Kirsten Fisher and Amanda Manea also have the honor of marking 30 years of Goldwater Scholars at UofSC.
The university is continually monitoring conditions to determine what additional mitigation actions the campus community should take to keep themselves and others safer. These conditions contribute to the current campus status.
Please continue to visit the Parents & Families Gateway for information and resources at sc.edu/parents.
