Announcements for Parents and Families

Thank a teacher

April 21, 2023, Reagin von Lehe

The Center for Teaching Excellence invites students to complete an online form to send a note of appreciation to an instructor or teaching assistant. The Thank a Teacher program provides a way for students to recognize instructors who go the extra mile, challenge and inspire them, and make a difference in their educational journey.

Spring Ring ceremony

April 04, 2023, Reagin von Lehe

The last day to register for the Spring Ring Ceremony is Monday (April 10). The time-honored USC tradition will take place at 2 p.m. April 16 on the Horseshoe.

Dance Marathon celebrates 25 years

March 16, 2023, Reagin von Lehe

In celebration of 25 years as a campus organization, Dance Marathon's Main Event will take place on March 25. This is one of the largest student organization events, and the organization is celebrating its yearlong fundraising efforts for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Midlands.

Drive Down Memory Lane parade for 2023 graduates

March 16, 2023, Reagin von Lehe

Participate in an exclusive Gamecock experience on April 21. All graduates are invited to take part in the inaugural Drive Down Memory Lane, a graduate car parade down Greene St as a farewell to Carolina. Participants can choose to drive or walk in the parade. Organizations and cohorts of students are encouraged to ride or walk together.

Spring COVID-19 testing update

December 09, 2022, Jeff Stensland

After more than two years of mass testing on campus, beginning in January 2023, the university will discontinue mass testing and modify infectious disease mitigation strategies to treat COVID-19. This decision is based on the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and home test kits in the community as well as declining demand for on-campus testing.

SEC Network to broadcast from Horseshoe

November 13, 2022

SEC Network will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe and film on the University of South Carolina campus this weekend. The main event will be the live broadcast of SEC Nation 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, but there are plenty of chances to show your Gamecock spirit.

Parking opens garages ahead of Ian

September 29, 2022, Koby Padgett

With Tropical Storm Ian forecast to hit South Carolina, the university’s Parking and Transportation Services has made the following adjustments to parking until Monday (Oct. 3):

Basic illness prevention

March 20, 2022

University Health Services has seen an increase in illness caused by adenoviruses, which commonly cause cold- and flu-like symptoms. Following a few basic tips can help prevent infection.

Postal Services sets 3 spring Passport Fairs

January 16, 2020, Koby Padgett

This spring, Postal Services will offer three passport fairs in its student mail center in the Russell House in January and February. Passport processing will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21.

Read before you rideshare

August 22, 2019

UofSC's police department wants students to travel safely on and off campus. Follow these tips the next time you use Uber or Lyft.

Move-in packages

August 14, 2019

Learn how to address and pick up move-in packages.