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Announcements
Spring into Health: COVID-19 and the Student Experience
A panel of student leaders will discuss their experiences during the pandemic in a virtual event hosted by the UofSC Alumni Association and Primsa Health on March 9.
Dance Marathon registration now open
University of South Carolina Dance Marathon registration is now open.
Sign up for housing for 2021-22 academic year
Continuing students interested in living on campus during the 2021-22 academic year can apply for housing starting Tuesday (Jan. 19).
Dates and Deadlines
MAPP Mentor Applications Open
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021
Wellness Holiday
Friday, Mar. 12, 2021
UofSC Virtual Career Event & Fair: Explore & Engage
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021
UofSC Virtual Career Event & Fair: Explore & Engage
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)
Saturday, Mar. 27, 2021
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Stories for Parents
UofSC Dance Marathon rises to pandemic challenges
The University of South Carolina's largest student-run philanthropy, Dance Marathon, will host its annual Main Event despite challenges caused by the pandemic. The event supports the Child Life program at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital.
Relief or stimulus: What's the difference, and what it means for Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus package
Economics professor William Hauk writes for The Conversation on how to tell the difference between stimulus and relief packages.
Monuments, markers tell stories of pain and progress
In recent years, the University of South Carolina has taken steps to better acknowledge its whole history, knowing that being honest about the past will build a better, more inclusive future. Here is a look back at ways the university has celebrated Carolinians who have contributed to our progress and who will shape our university's future for generations to come.