The best place to watch the away game
Nothing compares to the atmosphere of cheering on the Gamecocks at Williams Brice Stadium. However, these spots around Columbia are a close second for away games.
Student Gateway
Play it safe
In your residence hall or apartment, on campus, around town and at the game, it's important to watch our for your own safety and the well-being of others. Here are a few tips:
- Download the RAVE Guardian safety app
- Read before you rideshare
- Register for and follow Carolina Alert
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
Where do I sign up?
Joining a student organization is a great way to meet like-minded people and find your home at Carolina. With over 500 clubs that focus on academics, sports, service, careers, interests and more, there's something for everyone.
Announcements
Updates to West Campus, Blue shuttle routes
Based on recent student feedback and ongoing review of ridership on the Carolina Shuttle, changes in two routes are being implemented to move more people more efficiently.
Magellan Mini-Grant applications are open
The fall deadline to apply for the Magellan Mini-Grant is Oct. 29. All applicants must attend one application drop-in session.
Meters closed at Close-Hipp on Tuesday
Events on Tuesday around College St. will close all metered parking around Close-Hipp throughout the day. Campus community members should find alternate parking like in the Barnwell St. lot (AD7) and take the North Loop shuttle that drops off at Close-Hipp.
Peace Corps to Host Application Drive at UofSC
The Peace Corps seeks applicants to fill hundreds of requests for volunteers in programs worldwide to begin service in spring and summer 2020.
Applications open for University Libraries Student Advisory Council
The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 University Libraries Student Advisory Council is Sept. 13.
Hurricane Dorian: what students need to know
The University of South Carolina is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian, and any updates – including potential class cancellations or closings -- will be posted on sc.edu/weather, social media and Carolina Alert. In the meantime, here are a few things you should know and do to prepare for whatever the storm brings.
Student Events
Advocates Against Alzheimer's and GPS Present Disney's Coco
Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019
Location: Russell House Theater
UofSC Wind Ensemble Concert: Shadow and Light
Sunday, Sep. 22, 2019
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Mutual Expectations Workshop: Academic Advising
Monday, Sep. 23, 2019
Location: Russell House Ballroom C
National Student Exchange Info Session
Monday, Sep. 23, 2019
Location: Thomas Cooper Library Z111G - Student Success Center
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
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Fun for the whole family
It’s that time of year again. Time for our families to descend upon Columbia and UofSC in droves, calling before you’ve even gotten out of class to say that they’re here and asking where to park. They’ve been waiting for this day since August, but what are you going to do with them? Don’t stress; impress them with these options.
Clinical Practice Teaching Award: Celeste Caulder
For College of Pharmacy professor Celeste Caulder, every day should bring some new piece of knowledge. One of Caulder’s key goals is to teach her students in the classroom and during their clinical rotations how to be lifelong learners. They will need that ability to learn something new every day as they venture into the field of pharmacy where there is not always one single right solution to a problem.
Athletics video director focuses on graduate degree
Two weeks into his job with the athletics department, Justin Stoll crafted some of the most iconic words in Gamecock football history. Nine years later, he plays an even larger role in multimedia productions, but he also is working on his master's degree in library and information science.