10 Tips for Succeeding in Online Classes
Follow these suggestions for success as remote class days and finals approach.
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Keep Carolina safe
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Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
First-generation alumnus returns to UofSC to pursue history Ph.D.
Trey Capps, a first-generation college student from the small town of Aynor, South Carolina, has returned to his alma mater to pursue his doctorate in history..
Announcements
Winter break parking option now available for student permit holders
If you're planning on leaving your vehicle on campus, there is now a centrally located parking option available for student permit holders in Bull Street Garage, Gate 3 in the hourly parking area – across from the Student Center for Health and Well-Being.
Accelerated study plans
On Your Time Initiatives offers several accelerated study plans that can help you graduate early. Accelerated study plans take advantage of alternative sessions, like Summer Semester and Winter Session, so you can complete the same coursework in less time and while accruing less debt.
UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store will be the first of its kind in the region and only the second AACSs in the nation managed and operated by students.
Abandoned bikes will be tagged Nov. 16-20
The University of South Carolina’s Parking and Transportation Services will start tagging bikes deemed to be abandoned on the Columbia campus this week, according to university policy.
Consider taking Winter Session courses
Take accelerated online courses over your winter break to catch up, get ahead or stay on track for graduation. The upcoming winter session will start on Dec. 28 and conclude on Jan. 17.
SLDC educational session applications are open »
The Student Leadership and Diversity Conference is accepting educational session applications for our 2021 virtual conference from now until Dec. 4. Students, Graduate Assistants, Staff, Faculty and Community members are encouraged to apply.
Student Events
National AIDS Memorial Quilt Virtual Display
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Location: See event description for more details.
SAFE COVID Testing - Davis Field ll
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Location: Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side
The New Normal: Coping with Uncertainty and Change
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Location: See event description for more details.
Dates and Deadlines
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
Remote Class Day
Monday, Nov. 30, 2020
Remote Class Day
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
Reading Day
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020
Reading Day
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020
Reading Day
Friday, Dec. 4, 2020
Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Ongoing through Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Virtual Commencement Exercises
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Mungo award winner: Mary Robinson
As a professor in the School of Visual Art and Design, Mary Robinson believes in creating a sense of community – both in the classroom and beyond.
3 professors earn AAAS honor for scientific accomplishments
Three faculty members in the University of South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences have been elected fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The recognition is an honor bestowed by a scientist’s peers to recognize distinguished contributions to science.
UofSC No. 1 in U.S. in sport science for fourth time
The University of South Carolina’s sport science programs are ranked No. 1 in the United States for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.