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Office of Parent & Family Programs
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university. Review our 2020-21 family calendar and handbook [pdf]. Contact us directly with questions or concerns at 800-868-6752 or scparents@sc.edu.
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Announcements
Antibody testing now available at no cost
The University of South Carolina is asking students, faculty and staff for their help to determine how widespread COVID-19 has been in our community by getting a no cost (FREE) antibody test.
Virtual commencement ceremony Aug. 8
Spring and summer 2020 graduates will be honored in a pre-recorded virtual ceremony beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Student face covering distribution
All students will receive one university reusable face covering this fall to add to their collection. There are a variety of ways students will receive a face covering.
Dates and Deadlines
DEADLINE - Magellan Apprentice Application Submission
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020
General Election Day - Asynchronous Remote Class Day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Face-to-Face Instruction Ends (last day for in-person exams)
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
Ongoing through Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020
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Stories for Parents
UofSC to expand saliva-based COVID-19 testing statewide
The University of South Carolina will expand rapid saliva-based COVID-19 testing to other colleges and universities across the state.
Virus trackers
In this age of COVID-19 concerns, what’s the safest indoor environment? One without humans, of course. In a practical world the answer lies partly in understanding how the virus moves and where it lands in indoor spaces because air ow and surfaces are important routes for transmission of COVID-19.
Voices from the edge
Students in the Carolina Global Scholars Program are drawing attention to the plight of refugees one listener at a time through their "Seeking Refuge" podcast.