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Office of Parent & Family Programs
Let our team partner with you to support your student's growth and success at the
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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Parents Annual Fund
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Announcements
November Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Fall passport fairs to be held at Russell House
The University of South Carolina Postal Services hosts two passport fairs during the fall semester in the Student Mail Center in the basement of the Russell House.
October Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Dates and Deadlines
Last Day of Classes
Friday, Dec. 6, 2019
Reading Day
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
Commencement Exercises in Columbia
Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
Classes Begin
Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
Engage with Us
Stories for Parents
Professor helped students find the light within
Not many professors inspire lofty tribute. Some we forget and others are scarcely remembered. James Cutsinger, a religious studies professor who taught at the university for 37 years, earned the respect and admiration of students for decades while helping them to achieve the most noble of goals: the ability to think.
20 in '19
There was plenty to be proud of at the University of South Carolina in 2019, with accomplishments from the classroom to the research lab to the athletic field.
First-generation students, faculty and alumni reflect on their college experiences
Attending college is a transformative experience, offering students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and experiences that lead them to a fuller life. We spoke to first-generation college students, faculty and alumni to learn about their experiences on campus and beyond.