Students invited to 'Imagine Carolina'
August 24, 2022
This one-day retreat with UofSC President Michael Amiridis is a chance for students to share their perspectives, generate new ideas and help elevate the South Carolina experience even further.
Recent Announcements
On Your Time Initiatives
February 10, 2022, Sophie Karapatakis
The Office of On Your Time Initiatives can help with graduating on time or graduating early.
Register for mental health advocate certificate program
September 17, 2021, Office of Communications and Public Affairs
Register for the Together We Can Certificate Program to increase your mental health competency and become a mental health advocate.
New options for sharing preferred names, personal pronouns
June 02, 2021, Cam Adams
As part of the university’s ongoing efforts to promote a more inclusive campus environment, students, faculty and staff can now add preferred names and personal pronouns to their information. Individuals can do so by logging into myaccount.sc.edu.
UofSC to host QEP virtual kickoff
March 16, 2021, Nina Jackson
UofSC Columbia and regional Palmetto College campuses will hold a virtual kickoff for its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Faculty, staff and students are invited to tune in on Tuesday (March 23) at 3 p.m.
Bateman team promotes digital civility pledge
February 24, 2021, Jason Dermack
The UofSC Bateman team, which is competing in a national case study competition through the Public Relations Student Society of America, is implementing a PR campaign promoting civility in public discourse.
Dance Marathon registration now open
January 27, 2021, Jason Dermack
University of South Carolina Dance Marathon registration is now open.
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Registration Open
January 20, 2021, Jason Dermack
Registration for the virtual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference (Feb 8-19) is now live!
Accelerated study plans
November 19, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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.
Consider taking Winter Session courses
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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.
Sign up for Recovery Ally Training
November 05, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Recovery Ally Training teaches members of the Gamecock Community about substance use disorder and recovery. Attend virtual training Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Antibody testing now available at no cost
October 21, 2020
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.
Get tested, get free stuff
October 02, 2020
Every week during the month of October, a random sample of students will be invited to participate in saliva-based COVID-19 testing. Upon completion, students will receive a special UofSC T-shirt and will be entered into drawings to win prizes.
Find encouragement, understanding, support with group counseling
October 01, 2020
Now more than ever, students are facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety. Join others facing similar issues with group counseling. Students meet online in groups of six to 10 with one or two trained therapists.
The Behavioral Intervention Team is now the Student Care and Outreach Team
August 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Student Care and Outreach Team (Care Team), formerly known as the Behavioral Intervention Team, has expanded its services.
Dance Marathon provides critical resources for children
May 18, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The funds that University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM) raised in 2020 have directly impacted the Child Life Program at Prisma Health Children's Hospital’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Controller's office recognized for excellence in financial reporting
April 22, 2020, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its ninth-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2019.
Submit your ideas for UofSC's COVID-19 challenge
April 02, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
UofSC is hosting a student ideas competition to empower students to develop innovative solutions – and take action – on the COVID-19 crisis.
UofSC approves plan for $7.4 million in faculty raises
February 21, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina approved a sweeping plan Friday to boost faculty salaries, helping to make compensation on the Columbia campus more competitive with other peer research institutions across the nation.
UofSC's Board of Trustees approves governance reforms
February 16, 2020, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees adopted a new set of policies Friday (Feb. 14) designed to address and eliminate potential external influence on board decisions. The board also adopted a new oath of office for its members and established a new committee charged with identifying ways to strengthen overall board governance.
Open forums for Community Insights Survey results
January 31, 2020
Faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the campus climate survey results through three open forums held Feb. 4-5 in the Russell House Ballroom.
Purple Heart parking initiative launched
November 12, 2019, Koby Padgett
Purple Heart recipients, those who have given so much while serving in the United States military, get access to better parking thanks to a new initiative from the University of South Carolina.
Carolina community expands bystander intervention efforts
October 31, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Healthy Campus Initiatives at the University of South Carolina is combating those issues with a bystander intervention program called Gamecocks Stand Up.
Fall passport fairs to be held at Russell House
October 03, 2019, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina Postal Services hosts two passport fairs during the fall semester in the Student Mail Center in the basement of the Russell House.