Vote for Best of Carolina 2021
December 15, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Vote for your favorite student organization, study spot or go-to coffee shop to win Best of Carolina 2021.
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Winter break parking option now available for student permit holders
November 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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
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.
SLDC educational session applications are open »
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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.
Amazon lockers are now on campus
November 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
There are now seven Amazon locker locations on campus. The lockers are fully automated and allow for package pick up and return for all Amazon customers. Students can select these pick up locations at checkout for many of their Amazon purchases allowing them 24/7 access with more control over pick up location.
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.
Enter UofSC International Education Photo Contest
November 05, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Enter this year's International Education Photo Contest by Nov. 12 at 11:59 p.m. The first 50 contest submissions will receive a FREE drawstring gift bag and top winners in each category will be awarded SWAG bags that include a variety of prizes.
Schedule your academic advising appointment before registration begins
October 29, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Priority registration for Spring 2021 courses begins Nov. 9 for undergraduate students and general registration begins Nov. 16.
Resident Mentor application deadline extended
October 29, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The 2021-22 Resident Mentor application deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 8.
International Student Achievement Award nominations are open
October 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominations for the International Student Achievement Award nominations are due Nov. 11.
Applications are open for Daily Gamecock and SGTV leaders
October 16, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications are being accepted for The Daily Gamecock editor-in-chief and for the SGTV station manager for 2021.
Resident Mentor applications for the 2021-22 academic year are open
October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Resident Mentor applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are open now until Nov. 1.
Enter the Tiger Burn design and eulogy competition
October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
This year you will get the opportunity to design your own 30-foot tiger or write the it's eulogy for the next Tiger Burn event.
Voting for Best of Carolina 2021 is open
October 09, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Voting for Best of Carolina 2021 is officially open. Best of Carolina is Garnet Media's annual publication that features the spots across campus and the city of Columbia that our community has picked as the “best of” during an open nomination and voting period.
Student Health Services is hosting COVID-19 convalescent plasma drive
October 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Students, faculty and staff who have recovered from COVID-19 can help to fight the disease caused by the coronavirus by donating their plasma at the convalescent plasma drive on Tuesday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Health and Well-Being.
Pillars for Carolina eXtended Mentor applications are open
October 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Pillars for Carolina is accepting applications for eXtended Mentors (XM), which are the leaders for the program. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12.
Register for the Fall 2020 Education Abroad Virtual Fair
September 11, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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
September 10, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
University Libraries is seeking applications for its 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council.
Applications open for University 101 Peer Leaders
September 03, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
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.
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.
University Ambassador applications are open
August 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications are open for University Ambassadors and will close on September 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Student parking permits now on sale
August 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Student parking permits go on sale on Mon., July 6.
New operating hours at Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center until Aug. 16
August 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
There are new operating hours at Strom now until Aug 16. Closing times are used for disinfecting the facility. Staff disinfect high touch surfaces and equipment during this time.
Student face covering distribution
July 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
All students will receive one university reusable face covering this fall to add to their collection. There are a variety of ways students will receive a face covering.
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.
Submissions open for Student-Initiated Research Projects Program (SIRP)
May 07, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
SIRP is a program is designed to enrich the academic experience of students and to better prepare the future generation of researchers, investigators, and entrepreneurs throughout the SC INBRE network. SIRP applications are due by May 15. Up to five awards of $3,000 each will be awarded.
University Ambassador applications are open
April 15, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications are open for University Ambassadors and will close on September 1 at 11:59 p.m.
UofSC students win 2nd place in national advertising competition
April 10, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
UofSC’s AdTeam won 2nd place at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 level of the National Student Advertising Competition.
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.
Nominate a student for a TOAST award
April 02, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Reward a student who excels at UofSC by nominating them for the TOAST recognition certificate. Nominations are due April 15.
Student Government announced election results
March 01, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Student Government elections came to a close last Wednesday and winners have been announced.
Deadline approaching to register to present at Discover USC
February 25, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Discover USC is the university’s system-wide showcase bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and medical scholars to present research, creative and scholarly projects to the UofSC community and beyond. In order to register to be a presenter, submit your abstract by Friday, March 6.
The Cooper production studio is now open
February 20, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Cooper Production Studio at Thomas Cooper Library is now open. Record, edit and create in the new audio/video studio. No AV or software experience is necessary, just attend training then reserve a time to start using the studio.
Hero Award nominations are open
February 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominate a UofSC student, faculty or staff member that stood up, stepped in and made a difference for someone in our Carolina community for a Gamecocks Stand Up Hero Award.
Register for the African American Leadership Conference
February 10, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Moore School's diversity and inclusion department and the Black Business Student Association is hosting the African American Leadership Conference Feb. 29, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Sonoco Pavilion in the Moore School.
Student Government election filing opens
February 06, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
If you are interested in running for an executive officer position or student senator to represent your school or college, filing will take place on Feb. 10 and 11from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Leadership and Service Center.
Multifactor authentication will be required for Office 365 applications
January 29, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Beginning Feb. 12, multifactor authentication via Duo Two Factor Authentication will be required to login to all Office 365 applications including: Outlook email, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint.
Magellan Scholar and Mini-Grant applications are open
January 28, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Application deadlines are approaching for the Magellan Scholar student research grant and the Magellan Mini-Grant.
Avoid job scams
January 28, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
As you begin your search for job and internship opportunities in the new year, the UofSC Career Center wants to help keep you safe from potential job scams and identify theft.
Healthy Carolina to launch new resiliency series
January 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Healthy Carolina is introducing a new opportunity called the Resiliency Project. The series will allow you to engage in interactive sessions to help increase your ability to bounce back and fail forward in response to life challenges.
Deadlines approaching for Leadership and Service Awards
January 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Leadership and Service Award recognize outstanding Gamecocks who exemplify leadership or community service. The deadline to nominate a student, organization, faculty or staff member for a Leadership and Service award is Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. and the deadline to apply for the awards is Feb. 19.
Swipe Out Hunger program assists students dealing with food insecurity
January 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Student Government, in partnership with Aramark, launched Swipe Out Hunger to aid students dealing with food insecurity, which is the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food.
Sign up to attend the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs diversity retreat
January 14, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
The Carolina Diversity Retreat is an off-campus weekend experience filled with interactive social justice workshops, aimed to empower students to become change agents on their campuses and within their communities.
Apply to attend civil rights alternative spring break
January 13, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Travel to seven cities and four states to visit museums, institutes, centers, universities and historic places identified with The Civil Rights Movement this spring break.
Cocky Conversations peer listener applications are open
December 09, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Cocky Conversations is accepting peer listener application submissions until December 17.
Reserve study space for Finals Eve event at library
November 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Save your space now for Finals Eve at Hollings Library. On Dec. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. you’ll get reserved study space along with free coffee, pizza, snacks and short study breaks every hour. Seats are limited, so register now.
Gamecock Pantry volunteer application is live
November 22, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications to become a volunteer for the Gamecock Pantry next semester are due Dec. 4.
Make your voice heard
November 08, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The deadline has been extended for a sampling of students to share their opinions in the University of South Carolina Community Insights Survey. If you received a survey by email from ModernThink, please fill it out by Nov. 25.
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.
Pillars for Carolina eXtended Mentor applications are open
October 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications for Pillars XM positions are now open and will close on Nov. 13.
Gamecock Pantry is accepting donations for Thanksgiving food drive
October 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Gamecock Pantry is collecting Thanksgiving food items from now until Nov. 24.
Student art installation at local studio responds to current events
October 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Students in Intro to 3D Studies class had the opportunity to produce a large-scale installation that will be displayed at Stormwater Studios until Oct. 28.
Creed Multimedia Scholarship contest is accepting submissions
October 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
To celebrate the Carolinian Creed turning 30 this year, the Creed Multimedia Scholarship contest is asking students to share why the Creed is still relevant today. Submissions are due Nov. 1.
Ring ceremony registration deadline approaching
October 14, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The last day to register for the Fall 2019 Ring Ceremony is Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Orientation Leader applications are open
October 08, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Office of New Student Orientation is now accepting applications for the 2020 Orientation Leader Team.
UofSC Academic Team wins first tournament of the season
October 01, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Academic Team at UofSC won the Fall Novice Quizbowl Tournament at Georgia Tech on Sept. 21.
Resident Mentor applications are open
September 30, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications for Resident Mentor positions open on Sept. 30 and will close on Nov. 1.
Upcoming undergraduate research workshops and deadlines
September 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Magellan Scholar application workshops, Magellan Mini-Grant application drop-in sessions and Caravel submission deadlines are approaching.
New amnesty policy encourages students to call for help
September 26, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Medical Overdose Treatment policy was created to encourage students to make responsible decisions and seek assistance for fellow students who may be experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose.
Magellan Mini-Grant applications are open
September 18, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The fall deadline to apply for the Magellan Mini-Grant is Oct. 29. All applicants must attend one application drop-in session.
Applications open for University Libraries Student Advisory Council
September 05, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 University Libraries Student Advisory Council is Sept. 13.
Applications open for University 101 Peer Leaders
August 29, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications open for new University 101 Peer Leaders on Sept. 3.
Want to borrow a GoPro?
August 22, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Thomas Cooper Library has the brand new equipment you need to to get creative with a class project or just make a video for fun.
Deadline approaching to apply for Washington, SC semester programs
August 12, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Online applications are now open for the spring 2020 Washington and South Carolina semester programs.
Alcohol Edu and SAPU deadline approaching
August 07, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The deadline for all incoming students to complete Part 1 of Alcohol Edu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU) is Aug. 22.
Applications open for University Ambassadors
August 07, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Applications are open for University Ambassadors and will close on Sept. 1.
Applications open for undergraduate research opportunity
August 05, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Dr. Jessica Bradshaw, assistant professor in Psychology, is looking for students to engage in clinical research on early identification and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Summer event highlights undergraduate research
July 01, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
The Office of the Vice President for Research invites undergraduate student researchers to participate in the 2019 Summer Research Symposium on Thursday, August 1 at the Hollings Program Room in the Thomas Cooper Library.
Deadline approaching for proof of health insurance
June 13, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Students must either enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan or waive coverage by showing proof of their own health insurance for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students who waive coverage by July 18 will not see a health insurance premium fee on their account.
Community sites exhibit their artworks
May 20, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Stormwater Studios presents "Layers of Us," an exhibition that showcases works created by participants of community art projects taught by UofSC faculty and graduate students.
Volunteers needed for annual bicycle count
May 16, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
In honor of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, the City of Columbia needs volunteers this fall to conduct a bicycle count to evaluate the city's yearly progress.
Summer dining options
May 10, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
Need to grab a quick bite to eat on campus? Carolina Food Co. has several dining locations open this summer.
Educators discount for UofSC football game
May 07, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, discounted tickets for educators to a UofSC football game are now on sale.
Sign up to be a Safe Zone facilitator
May 07, 2019, Caleigh McDaniel
LGBT Programs in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is currently recruiting Safe Zone workshop facilitators for the 2019-20 academic year. Applications close May 31.