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Parents and Families Gateway
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
Help strengthen your student's living and learning environment and show your support for their university home.
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Academics
Living Here
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Additional Resources
Announcements
September Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Read before you rideshare
UofSC's police department wants students to travel safely on and off campus. Follow these tips the next time you use Uber or Lyft.
Move-in packages
Learn how to address and pick up move-in packages.
Dates and Deadlines
Fall Break (no classes)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Fall Break (no classes)
Friday, Oct. 11, 2019
Midpoint in Semester
Monday, Oct. 14, 2019
Deadline: Magellan Scholar application submission
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019
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Stories for Parents
UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings.
Gamecock grad entertains the world -- one arena at a time
Behind the bright lights, beyond the stage, Oak View Group has built a global family of companies that have become known as the leading force in the sport and live entertainment industry. It takes commitment and experience to lead one of those divisions – something University of South Carolina alumnus Sam Piccione III knows firsthand.
UofSC welcomes increasingly diverse and talented class of students
The approximately 8,700 students arriving in Columbia this week are part of the largest pool of new students ever enrolled at the University of South Carolina’s flagship campus. Preliminary enrollment numbers show the university also is increasing in diversity and serving more students from South Carolina than ever before, surpassing last year’s record and setting a new bar for academic achievement.