7/4 Independence Day Holiday (no classes and university closed)
8/10 Fall bill tuition payment due
8/18 First day of class
Dear Gamecock Families,
Summer activities are in full swing on campus. Orientation will be starting this month and we are excited to welcome our students and families to South Carolina. As we reflect on this past year, we are proud of our student's accomplishments and look forward to another great academic year. As you speak to your student, consider these questions to help you start conversations.
Families of returning students
In what ways have you grown as an individual this year?
Are you staying in contact with your college friends?
What goals do you have for this summer?
How can I support you with these goals you've set?
Families of new students
What are you most looking forward to about life at UofSC?
What will you miss most about home?
How can I support you through your transition to college?
Remember, Parent and Family Programs is your one-stop shop to help you navigate campus resources. We know that families have a significant impact on their student's success and we want to partner with you through this journey. You can reach the Office of Parent and Family Programsby phone at 803-777-3008 (or 800-868-6752) or email (scparents@sc.edu). We're here to help!
Are you thinking about attending Family Weekendon Sept. 23-24? Join us at 6:30 p.m. on June 22 to learn more about what to expect. Parent and Family Programs will share details on registration, schedule of events, tips on navigating the website, and more! Be sure to RSVP for the Family Weekend webinar.
Remember Family Weekend registration opens 10 a.m. on July 12
Summer 2022 Semester at a Glance
Summer sessions are underway and we want to be sure to share the schedule in case your student is participating in a summer session. For additional details please check out the University Registrar's website.
Pillars for Carolina is a student-led organization that creates a foundation of community and confidence through activities centered around leadership, service, and active citizenship to inspire first-year students to leave their mark at the University of South Carolina. When students participate in Pillars for Carolina, they'll enjoy an unforgettable week of leadership and traditions while making lifelong friends. Registration remains open until the program has reached full capacity. For more details please check out the Pillars for Carolina website.
Engage: July 19-22
Serve: July 26-29
Capstone: July 26-30
The tuition and fee payments aredue by 5 p.m. on Aug. 10.
Finalized tuition and fee information for the 2022-2023 academic term will be posted following the Board of Trustees' budget approval in late June.
Payment Requirement
The National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) has issued a rule requiring that all ACH web debits be validated before they are used to make a payment or receive a refund. The easiest way to validate your checking account ahead of time is to set up your payment profile in Self Service Carolina
Tips as your student prepares for fall
Students have the ability to assign Authorized Users to their account via Self-Service Carolina.
College Saving Plan - Students who will use 529 education savings and trust funds should send a copy of their tuition statement to their plan administrator as soon as possible to ensure funds are disbursed and arrive before the deadline.
Is your student looking for a part time job?
Campus Recreation is hiring for fall! Join the Campus Rec team as one of our +350 student employees.This on-campus job will train your student, will provide flexible scheduling, and most positions require no experience. Details can be found on the student jobs webpage.
Encourage your Gamecock to attend the Part-Time Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 19. Over 40 employers will be ready to hire students for both on and off-campus jobs. To register students will need to log on to the career platform, Handshake. Details can be found on the Career Center website.
Gamecock entertainment has plenty of fun and free events for students for the summer. Details can be found on the calendar of events.
Tips for Talking to Your Student About Alcohol:
Listen without interrupting
State your respect for your student's decisions
Approach disagreement with curiosity and seek to understand
Identify common goals such as safety and academic success
Be clear about you expectations and values, including what "responsible drinking" means to you
Temporarily stop the conversation if tempers get heated.
Summer is a great time for you to help your student prepare to have access to all things CarolinaCard, students can download the GET Mobile App. Students will be able to order food at the on-campus Grubhub Kiosks, view meal plan details, CarolinaCa$h balances, and more!
Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis is proud to be a GamecockPresident-elect Amiridis isn’t the only Gamecock returning to the roost this summer. His wife, Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis, has just as deep a Carolina connection. The university’s new first lady holds two advanced degrees from USC — a master’s in art history, ’97, and a Ph.D. in philosophy, ’12.
Highly competitive, the Udall Scholarship is awarded to about 55 undergraduate students annually. Bench is the fourth Udall Scholar at South Carolina in the past 10 years and just the 17th since its inception in 1998.
Bradley Quarles work resulted in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number to be included on the back of all University of South Carolina identification cards, and it was the catalyst for the state's Student Identification Suicide Prevention Act.
Please continue to visit the Parents & Families Gateway for information and resources at sc.edu/parents.
