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Office of Parent & Family Programs
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university. Review our 2018-19 parents calendar and handbook [pdf], or contact us directly with questions or concerns at 800-868-6752 or scparents@sc.edu.
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Announcements
UofSC has been designated as a "Voter Friendly Campus"
The University of South Carolina has been designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus” for the 2019-20 period. This recognition is given to institutions that have developed plans to coordinate faculty, staff and students to be more engaged in civic voting.
Second Spring Passport Fair on March 27
The University of South Carolina hosts its second passport fair during the spring semester on Wednesday, March 27 in the Golden Spur Gameroom, located in the basement of the Russell House.
UofSC welcomes NCAA Tournament to Colonial Life Arena
The University of South Carolina is hosting the first and second rounds of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Colonial Life Arena, March 22-24, welcoming thousands of visitors to campus and the city of Columbia for the event. The city, the COMET bus service and the university have created a transportation plan for the week for visitors and regular commuters.
March Monthly Tips
Review tips, frequently asked questions and talking points to help your student be successful this month.
Dates and Deadlines
Discover USC: Extended Poster Deadline
Friday, Mar. 22, 2019
Magellan Ambassador Applications Due
Friday, Mar. 22, 2019
Outstanding Senior Awards
Monday, Mar. 25, 2019
Stories for Parents
Land of a million dances
University of South Carolina student organization Dance Marathon raised $1,038,156 for Prisma Health Children's Hospital, breaking the record set last year.
March Madness in Columbia
This month, for the first time in almost 50 years, March Madness returns to Columbia, South Carolina, with the city chosen as a host site for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. As fan excitement builds, faculty in the University of South Carolina’s sport and entertainment management department share their expertise on what the event will mean for the city and the campus community.
For the Kids
A year ago, University of South Carolina Dance Marathon made history, raising more than a million dollars for the kids at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital (then known as Palmetto Health). Just days after that success, they began working to do it again. That yearlong effort concludes Saturday with the student organization’s annual Main Event.