Class of 2023
As the Class of 2023 prepares to walk across the commencement stage, graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.
Student Gateway
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
Awards Day
Our spring Awards Day ceremony recognizes the many accomplishments of our student community during the academic year. Meet our 2022-23 honorees.
Announcements
Teletherapy now available
USC now have access to teletherapy without even making a phone call.
USC earns 2022 Tree Campus Higher Education for 14th time
For the 14th-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina earned the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Thank a teacher
The Center for Teaching Excellence invites students to complete an online form to send a note of appreciation to an instructor or teaching assistant. The Thank a Teacher program provides a way for students to recognize instructors who go the extra mile, challenge and inspire them, and make a difference in their educational journey.
Attend Grad Dine
May 2023 graduates can celebrate with family and friends at the Pastides Alumni Center on May 6.
Student Events
Koger Center and ColaJazz present Live in the Lobby Jazz: Jeremy Davenport
Tuesday, May. 30, 2023
Location: Koger Center for the Arts
Fanarelia Guerrero Lopez Doctoral Piano Recital
Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Southeastern Piano Festival: Opening Celebration Concert
Sunday, Jun. 11, 2023
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Beginning Linux and Cloud Computing for Bioinformatics
Monday, Jun. 12, 2023
Location: See event description for more details.
Dates and Deadlines
Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
Tuesday, Jul. 4, 2023
Summer Graduation (there is no summer commencement exercise)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023
Faculty Reporting Date
Ongoing through Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023
New Student Convocation
Ongoing through Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023
Classes Begin
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023
Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of 'W' being recorded (part of term 30)
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Breakthrough Star Hengtao Tang studies how to make STEM courses more effective for SC schoolchildren
South Carolina’s economic future depends on a world-class workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. That’s why assistant professor Hengtao Tang is studying how to make STEM courses more effective, inclusive and accessible to a wider range of people.
Nursing program increases health equity for South Carolinians
South Carolina nurses and nursing students learned from leading health professionals about the impact that underrepresented, minoritized and disadvantaged background nurses have on increasing health equity throughout the country during the College of Nursing’s StAND-UP: SC Conference on May 11.
Army ROTC Gamecock Battalion earns MacArthur Award
The Army ROTC Gamecock Battalion received the prestigious MacArthur Award, which recognizes the program for excellence in academics, physical training, character, and percentage of commissioned officers.