DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Participants meet other fourth or fifth year students in a relaxed environment and have the opportunity to build community within their class year, strengthen a connection to USC, develop memories, and just have fun. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2025 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Campus Activities ProgramsdefinitionCampus Activities Programs - The purpose of Campus Activities Programs must be to enhance the overall educational experience of students through development of, exposure to, and participation in programs and activities that improve student cooperation and leadership while preparing students to be responsible advocates and citizens and complementing the institution's academic programs. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Community Building |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Success |
UnitUnit - University organization | Carolina Experience |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 30 minutes |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Any students with required credentials (such as GPA, hours earned) can participate |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | 90 hours or 3 years completed at USC |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Website information |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Connecting with othersdefinitionConnecting with others - Interact with the campus community, identify others with shared interests, build a social network Recreation, leisure, entertainmentdefinitionRecreation, leisure, entertainment - Participate in an activity for fun, relaxation, developing a hobby |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Self-knowledgedefinitionSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals Foundations and skills for lifelong learningdefinitionFoundations and skills for lifelong learning - Student engages in activity that demonstrates and deepens habits of curiosity, initiative, independence, transfer, and reflection |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Informal only, no structured reflection activity |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |