Weather Update: UofSC Columbia campus to close Friday, Jan. 21 due to inclement weather. See sc.edu/weather for updates.
January 20, 2022, Koby Padgett
With campus closing on Friday, January 21 due to predicted inclement weather, UofSC Parking and Transportation Services will allow students, faculty and staff to park on the lower levels of the Bull St. Garage and the metered spaces on the lower two levels in the Pendleton St. Garage.
December 12, 2021, Nina Jackson
The UofSC Postal Services will operate on a special schedule over the holidays, and has special instructions for special or large mailings through Dec. 17.
October 28, 2021, Koby Padgett
With the first day of class 10 weeks away, the time is now to get your textbook and material options to the bookstore.
October 20, 2021, Cam Adams
Garnet Media Group took home three first-place Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker awards and four College Media Association Pinnacle awards over the weekend. These awards are given to the nation’s best collegiate media entries.
August 31, 2021, Koby Padgett
After receiving feedback about extended wait times and out of stock items, especially in the Russell House, Carolina Food Co. has expanded hours across campus at over 30 campus locations and added employees for peak times.
August 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
New lots, changes to UofSC Transit lines and one on-demand shuttle service at night are among the additions Parking and Transportation Services has made for the upcoming year.
August 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
Postal Services' USPS Customer Retail Counter at 1600 Hampton Street will be open on Monday, Aug. 16 from 12-3 p.m., and those hours will remain until Friday, Sept. 10. The change will help staff handle the fall 2021 move-in of students.
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina’s Presidential Candidate Search Committee will host a series of town halls to provide our community the opportunity to give feedback on the professional and personal qualifications the committee should seek in the next president of the university as well as the challenges candidates should be equipped to face.
August 09, 2021
Faculty and staff are invited to the opening on Friday of Gamecock iHub, the University of South Carolina’s Apple Authorized Campus Store.
August 08, 2021, Koby Padgett
Several university departments offer helpful mobile apps that are free to download to your mobile device.
August 01, 2021, Michelle Foster
Learn some tips to help you identify malicious phishing emails, and be sure to report them to the UofSC Information Security Office.
July 09, 2021, Cam Adams
At the 2021 Virtual Summer Research Symposium, undergraduate researchers can showcase their research and share their findings with visitors.
June 27, 2021, Nina Jackson
The bookstore is seeking your help to reach the textbook and material adoption goal of 90% compliance by July 1.
June 16, 2021, Cam Adams
Campus Recreation is holding registrations throughout the summer for intramural 4v4 outdoor soccer, 4v4 sand volleyball and 5v5 Ultimate Frisbee teams.
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.
May 09, 2021, Diane Parham
Some of our university family continues to struggle with the lasting impacts of lost work hours, lost family income, rising medical bills and more, due to the pandemic. Learn how you can help.
April 01, 2021, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina earned its 12th-straight Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management in 2020.
March 28, 2021, Nina Jackson
We need your input as we expand services and programs during the transition to University Health Services.
March 19, 2021, Koby Padgett
As university employees return to buildings that may have been empty or only partially occupied, numerous maintenance issues could arise. The best way to address those issues is to submit a work request form to Facilities Services, which handles maintenance requests for all buildings on campus.
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.
March 12, 2021, Koby Padgett
As you prepare to return to campus for the remainder of the spring semester, Parking and Transportation Services will reopen its spring 2021 online permit portal to smooth your transition back.
March 07, 2021, Koby Padgett
After a year on hold, the Campus Village project has resumed.
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.
February 21, 2021, Jeff Stensland
The University of South Carolina’s Student Health Services will soon widen its mission to better serve the entire university community and beginning July 1, it will be known as University Health Services.
February 04, 2021, Jason Dermack
A panel of student leaders will discuss their experiences during the pandemic in a virtual event hosted by the UofSC Alumni Association and Primsa Health on March 9.
January 27, 2021, Jason Dermack
Recognize the leadership of a student, organization, faculty or staff member.
January 21, 2021, Koby Padgett
The Rider app, used for years by the University of South Carolina to help get people around campus, is being replaced by the Transloc app on Jan. 29.
December 16, 2020, Koby Padgett
Two trees located near Pendleton St. have been deemed hazardous and will be removed from campus during the upcoming winter break under the supervision of Facility Services.
December 15, 2020, Jeff Stensland
Based on enrollment expectations for Fall 2021 and strong retention of current students for the spring semester, the University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it would eliminate previously planned employee furloughs for the upcoming semester.
December 15, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Vote for your favorite student organization, study spot or go-to coffee shop to win Best of Carolina 2021.
November 25, 2020, Koby Padgett
Due to many university buildings being secured for the remainder of 2020, Postal Services is stopping campus delivery until 2021. Departments can pick up USPS and campus mail at 1600 Hampton St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday through Friday starting on Mon., November 30.
November 12, 2020, Koby Padgett
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 28, 2020, Keisa Gunby
Alice Scott, Ph.D., will lead "Recognizing and Responding to Racial Trauma in Academia" on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
October 23, 2020, Caleigh McDaniel
Nominations for the International Student Achievement Award nominations are due Nov. 11.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 28, 2020, Koby Padgett
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.
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.
August 05, 2020
Spring and summer 2020 graduates will be honored in a pre-recorded virtual ceremony beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 8.
July 30, 2020, Keisa Gunby
The Office of the Provost is requesting applications and nominations for the director of faculty affairs. The deadline for applications is Aug. 16.
July 12, 2020, Jeff Stensland
Due to testing interruptions caused by COVID-19, students applying for freshman admission to the UofSC Columbia campus will not be required to submit standardized SAT or ACT test scores for the spring, summer or fall 2021 terms.
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.
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.