Orientation Dates
We will connect you to resources, services, academic programs and people that will help make the university feel like home. This is just the start of your journey at South Carolina.
Overview
Fall Freshman Orientation is a two-day, overnight program, where you will hear from university faculty and staff, meet with an Orientation Leader and peers, attend an academic college visit, learn about university resources and take care of several campus business items. Students should plan to be available from 8 a.m. on day one to 5 p.m. on day two.
Orientation sessions are available on a first come, first served basis. Your registration is not confirmed until payment has been received. Do not book travel or accommodations until registration is complete.
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- June 1-2
- June 3-4
- June 8-9
- June 10-11
- June 15-16
- June 17-18
- June 22-23
- June 24-25
- June 29-30
- July 1-2
- July 6-7
- July 8-9
- July 13-14
- July 15-16
- July 20-21
- July 22-23
- July 27-28
- July 29-30
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Students within the South Carolina Honors College will attend one of nine sessions specified for this program:
- June 1-2
- June 3-4
- June 8-9
- June 17-18
- June 24-25
- June 29-30
- July 8-9
- July 22-23
- July 27-28
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Incoming fall students participating in Palmetto Pathway will attend one of four New Student Orientation sessions offered specifically for this program:
- July 13-14
- July 15-16
- July 20-21
- July 22-23
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Incoming fall students participating in Gamecock Gateway will attend specified New Student Orientation dates:
- June 15-16
- June 17-18
- June 22-23
- July 6-7
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Incoming fall students participating in CarolinaLIFE will attend one specified New Student Orientation session:
- June 17-18