Registration is open for the MLK Commemorative Breakfast
December 01, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Registration is open for the MLK Commemorative Breakfast and presentation of the university's Social Justice Awards.
Student Announcements
Apply for USC senior awards
December 01, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Applications are open for USC senior awards.
December graduates regalia order deadline extended
November 17, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
The deadline for December graduates to order regalia has been extended.
Carolina Clemson Blood Battle returns Nov. 17-21
November 10, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
The Carolina Clemson Blood Battle is Nov. 17-21.
Spring parking permit sales start Nov. 10
November 10, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Current garage permit holders can renew their permit starting Monday (Nov. 10).
First-Gen celebration week is Nov. 3-7
October 22, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
First-Gen College Celebration Week will take place Nov. 3-7.
Fall 2025 Sustainable Carolina opportunities
October 22, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Learn how to address real-world problems through hands-on experience with Sustainable Carolina, the student-led branch of the Office of Sustainability.
Flu shots are available at the Center for Student Health and Well-Being
October 17, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Stay healthy this semester and get your flu shot at USC’s Fall 2025 Flu Clinics, hosted by Student Health and Well-Being. Clinics will be held throughout October.
Upcoming events and reminders for undergraduate seniors
October 15, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Upcoming events and reminders for undergraduate seniors.
Community education modules due Oct. 19
October 07, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
USC’s community education modules, which are required for all first-year and transfer students, must be completed by Oct. 19. Failing to complete the modules will affect your ability to register for spring classes.
Fall break reminders and updates
October 06, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Fall break is this week, and there will be no classes Oct. 9-10. Some campus facilities will be operating on modified hours and airport shuttles will be operating.
Registration open for 2026 MLK breakfast, nominations open for Social Justice Awards
October 01, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Registration is now open for USC’s annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. The breakfast will be 7:30-9 a.m. Jan. 16, 2026, in the Russell House Ballroom. It’s free and open for any USC student, faculty or staff as well as members of the community.
Winter session registration is open
September 22, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Winter session is a great way to catch up or get ahead on your coursework. The university is offering more than 65 online course options that students can take Dec. 29-Jan. 18.
Center for Health and Well-Being updates
September 12, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
The Center for Health and Well-Being pharmacy now delivers and students can download the app to transfer their prescriptions to campus. The center also is offering Counseling and Psychology Services group sessions.
Parking and Transportation Services earns Best in Parking honor
September 11, 2025, Collyn Taylor
USC's Parking and Transportation Services was named Parking Magazine's Best in Parking for 2025.
First-Gen Center offering Education Abroad workshops
September 08, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
First-generation students can learn about education abroad opportunities at four workshop sessions this semester.
Carsharing service for students and employees returns Sept. 8
September 03, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
USC Parking has partnered with USC Student Government to bring carsharing to campus for students and employees.
Additional garage parking permits being released
August 29, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
USC is releasing a limited number of additional parking permits in select garages across campus.
Holiday card design contest
August 25, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
President Michael Amiridis and First Lady Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis invite you to enter original artwork for a chance to be featured on the president's official 2025 holiday card.
Thomas Cooper Library offers expanded weekend hours for 2025-26
August 25, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
In response to student requests, University Libraries has extended weekend hours at Thomas Cooper Library for the 2025-26 academic year. The library will now be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Applications open for University Libraries' Student Advisory Council
August 25, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
Help University Libraries improve its collections, services and spaces for students by joining the 2025-26 Student Advisory Council.
Student Success Center launches AI-powered Cocky Scholars
August 22, 2025, Catherine Pruitt
The Student Success Center has launched Cocky Scholar — a personalized, on-demand study partner powered by ChatGPT. This innovative tool has been customized for USC students to give you the academic support you need, when you need it.
Carolina Cares: For when the unexpected becomes reality
February 21, 2025
The Carolina Cares Fund provides financial support to students facing unexpected and unforeseen financial hardships, ensuring you can continue your education without interruption.
Changes coming to bookstore, textbook ordering pickup
January 08, 2025, Collyn Taylor
Because of renovations to the Russell House, USC's Bookstore is changing how students order and pick up course materials.
Changes coming for OneDrive storage
December 13, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Storage limits decreasing for OneDrive, Teams accounts after the Fall 2025 semester while no changes are expected for USC-affiliated Outlook accounts.
Vista Lights will affect traffic Nov. 21
November 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
Road closures for the annual Vista Lights on Nov. 21 will affect traffic for the campus community and fans heading to the men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. against Mercer.
Apply for student media leadership positions
October 22, 2024, Grace Wilson
Submit your application for The Daily Gamecock editor-in-chief or SGTV station manager leadership roles.
Grad Fair for December graduates
October 08, 2024, Grace Wilson
December graduates can prepare for their big day at the Grad Fair in Russell House Bookstore 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15.
Voter registration deadline extended following Hurricane Helene
October 08, 2024, Grace Wilson
South Carolina’s voter registration deadline is extended to Oct. 14 following Hurricane Helene.
New course fee transparency gives insight into costs
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
The new course fee transparency initiative is designed to help you better understand costs during registration.
Accelerated study plans help students graduate faster
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
Fast-track your degree by taking advantage of these flexible course options.
Catch up or get ahead on your degree with Winter Session
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
In just three weeks, you can earn 3 credit hours from fully online courses during winter break.
Nominate community members for Social Justice Awards
September 19, 2024, Grace Wilson
Nominations are open for the university's annual Social Justice Awards presented by the Office of Access and Opportunity to USC students, faculty, staff and community members who exemplify the philosophies of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations close Oct. 31.
Apply to join University Libraries' Student Advisory Council
September 12, 2024, Grace Wilson
Appilcations are open to join the University Libraries' Student Advisory Council, which helps improve collections, services and spaces across campus.
Apply to be a U101 peer leader
September 09, 2024, Grace Wilson
University 101 programs is accepting applications for peer leaders to serve as mentors and role models for first-year students in U101 classrooms.
Improvements coming to USC multifactor authentication services
September 03, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Changes are coming to the way the USC community logs in to Microsoft applications and university systems as the Division of IT transitions to Duo Verified Push and hardware-based options.
Message to students regarding campus speakers
August 25, 2024
A hallmark of a college education is exposure to opinions and ideas that may be far from your own. In addition to the typical tabling events and campus speakers that students may find interesting or challenging, the election occurring this semester also offers opportunities for students to become civilly engaged. Civic engagement helps students become responsible, educated citizens in local, national, and global communities.
AiM work management system will streamline maintenance requests
June 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
The AiM work management system launches July 1 to handle all maintenance requests across the Columbia campus.
New U101 sections designed for first-generation students
June 10, 2024, Grace Wilson
Two sections of University 101 classes this fall are specifically designed to help students who identify as first-generation make a successful transition to higher education.
New work management system coming to USC
May 10, 2024, Koby Padgett
The process of building maintenance and other work requests will be upgraded over the summer as University Facilities Services and University Housing begin using the AiM work management system online.
Make your summer count: Earn an interdisciplinary certificate or summer minor
May 03, 2024
This summer, don't just relax – level up your academic profile with an Interdisciplinary Certificate or Summer Minor offered by USC's Graduation and Retention Network (GARNET).
Apply by June 14 for summer internship incentives
May 03, 2024, Maegan Gudridge
The South Carolina Internship Program offers $3,000 awards to support students of all majors gaining work experience in high-demand industries in the Palmetto State.
Parking permits changing, go on sale in July
May 02, 2024, Koby Padgett
The Parking and Transportation Services department will begin selling 2024-25 parking permits in July, with dates varying by permit level.
Rental textbooks due by end of finals
April 19, 2024, Maddie Lee
If you rented a textbook this semester, it must be returned to the Russell House Bookstore no later than May 1.
Parking launches ParkUSC
April 18, 2024, Koby Padgett
Parking and Transportation Services' new app called ParkUSC (Apple, Google Play) will help campus community members identify available spaces in campus parking lots.
USC unveils desegregation monument
April 16, 2024, Rebekah Friedman
The University of South Carolina will honor Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell and James Solomon Jr. — the first Black students admitted to the university since Reconstruction — with the unveiling of a commemorative monument on Friday (April 19).
Donate to SEC food drive
April 12, 2024
Give to the Gameock CommUnity Shop during the SEC Food Fight through April 18.
Apply to be mentor at First-Generation Center
April 05, 2024, Maddie Lee
The new First-Generation Center is looking for its inaugural class of mentors.
Carolinian Creed Week is April 8-12
April 05, 2024, Maddie Lee
Creed Week will be held April 8-12. Events occurring during the week are used to uplift the values established in the Creed.
Submit your work to the Libraries' Undergraduate Research Awards
March 28, 2024, Maddie Lee
All undergraduate students who used library resources to complete a research assignment for a class this year are eligible to earn recognition and a cash prize through the Libraries' Undergraduate Research Awards.