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university. Review our 2019-20 family calendar and handbook [pdf]. Contact us directly with questions or concerns at 800-868-6752 or scparents@sc.edu.
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Announcements
Talking with college students about alcohol
The Office of Parent & Family Programs has partnered with South Carolina's Substance Abuse Prevention and Education team to provide an in-depth guide to talking with student about alcohol use during their time in college.
March Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Helpful UofSC campus apps
Several university departments offer helpful mobile apps for free to download on the device of your choice.
Dates and Deadlines
Faculty Reporting Date
Monday, Aug. 17, 2020
New Student Convocation
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
Classes Begin
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of 'W' being recorded (part of term 30)
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020
Labor Day (remote class day)
Monday, Sep. 7, 2020
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Stories for Parents
How to make your own Gamecock face covering
Wearing a face covering can help protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Learn how to easily transform an old T-shirt into a DIY face covering.
College of Arts and Sciences offers a semester of justice
This fall, the College of Arts and Sciences begins its new themed semester initiative that encourages faculty and students from across the university to explore ideas related to the core subject of justice. The theme is meant to combine work from the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural and mathematical sciences to bear on today's challenging issues and problems.
John C. Calhoun's days as a revered icon are gradually coming to an end
John C. Calhoun’s legacy until now has been quite prominent in American society – and not just in the South, but Calhoun’s days as a revered icon in the public sphere are gradually coming to an end. Education professor Christian Anderson addresses the issue of Calhoun’s legacy in The Conversation as we are in the midst of a nationwide reappraisal of our past that also affects UofSC.