Best on-campus eats
With over 30 restaurants on campus to choose from, there is no shortage of variety when it comes to dining at UofSC. Check out this gallery of mouthwatering meals from some of our favorite dining options.
Student Gateway
Keep Carolina safe
You have a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the Carolina Community. Demonstrate your commitment to keep UofSC in good health by being a part of #IPledgeColumbia and honoring the pledge during the semester.
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
UofSC earns top ranking for first-year experience; international business program
The University of South Carolina is once again recognized for offering the best first-year experience of any public college in the nation by U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 14).
Announcements
Register for the Fall 2020 Education Abroad Virtual Fair
The Fall 2020 Education Abroad Virtual Fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on Handshake.
Applications open for University Libraries' Student Advisory Council
University Libraries is seeking applications for its 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council.
Applications open for University 101 Peer Leaders
Applications new University 101 Peer Leaders are open. Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2021 or wish to be considered for a fall interview and early decision should apply by Oct. 20. All other candidates must apply by the regular decision deadline on Jan. 20.
Changes come with UofSC, COMET agreement
On Sept. 1, traveling around the University of South Carolina’s campus will look different, as the university and COMET join forces to provide campus transit.
University rolls out changes to meet the "new normal"
As students embark on this unprecedented semester, they’re encountering many campus changes designed to help them navigate a new environment — safely.
The Behavioral Intervention Team is now the Student Care and Outreach Team
The Student Care and Outreach Team (Care Team), formerly known as the Behavioral Intervention Team, has expanded its services.
Student Events
SAFE COVID Testing - Davis Field ll
Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020
Location: Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side
UofSC Career & Internship Virtual Fair - Corporate Careers & Beyond
Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020
Location: See event description for more details.
Dates and Deadlines
Intramural Drop-in Golf Opportunity
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020
Intramural 1v1 Soccer Shootouts Tournament, 2v2 Disc Golf Tournament, and 4v4 Bowling Season Deadlines
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
Midpoint in Semester
Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
Intramural Drop-in Golf Opportunity
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020
Intramural 1v1 All Sports Golf (as seen on Dude Perfect) and 1v1 HORSE Tournament Deadlines
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Garnet Apple winner: Catherine Gustafson
Catherine Gustafson was working as a general manager at a private club in Columbia in 1993 when a Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management faculty member became ill halfway through the spring semester. She was asked to step in and finish teaching the club management class.
University of South Carolina, Navatek win contract to research Navy power and energy systems
The U.S. Office of Naval Research has awarded the partnership of the University of South Carolina and Navatek LLC a $9.2 million contract for the research of power and energy systems and the development of digital twin prototypes. Advanced power control systems will be developed to intelligently manage the power and energy resources on ships that use directed energy weapons, such as railguns, lasers and missile defense radars.
William Hubbard starts tenure as law school dean
Instead of contemplating retirement, longtime Columbia attorney, Board and Trustees member and past president of the American Bar Association William Hubbard is focused on his new tenure as dean of his alma mater’s School of Law.