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Announcements
Pillars for Carolina Registration
Incoming first-year and transfer students are encouraged to participate in Pillars for Carolina, an exciting week-long program filled with new friendships and a strong start to life at South Carolina.
Avoid job scams
As summer gets underway, there's been an increased number of job scams targeting college students across the country. The Career Center has tips to help you avoid getting duped.
June Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Summer dining options
Need to grab a quick bite to eat on campus? Carolina Food Co. has several dining locations open this summer.
Dates and Deadlines
Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
Thursday, Jul. 4, 2019
Fall 2019 Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019
Summer Graduation (there is no Summer Commencement Exercise)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019
Faculty Reporting Date
Friday, Aug. 16, 2019
New Student Convocation
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019
Stories for Parents
Tayloe Harding named interim provost
Tayloe Harding, the dean of the University of South Carolina School of Music, has been named the university’s interim provost, effective July 1.
Retailing professor wins Fulbright for work in Uzbekistan
The Fulbright program is one of the most famous and prestigious scholarship programs in the world, with 59 alumni who also have Nobel Prizes and 82 Pulitzer Prize winners. Many people in academia try throughout their career and never win a Fulbright Scholarship. Professor Mark Rosenbaum, chair of the University of South Carolina Department of Retailing, now has three.
President Pastides reflects on his last commencement exercises
During his 11 years as president of the University of South Carolina, Harris Pastides has participated in more than 100 commencement ceremonies across the university system, delivering remarks, career advice and wise counsel to more than 100,000 graduates. It’s been a bittersweet moment for Pastides, who — with retirement looming on July 31 — considers himself and his wife honorary members of the Class of 2019.