Dear Carolina parent,
As the middle of summer approaches, here are a few tips and ideas for conversations to have with your student.
-Encourage your student to save a portion of his or her summer job earnings. Talk about how nice it will be to have some extra spending money throughout the school year.
-Discuss how new living arrangements will affect the upcoming school year. Encourage your student to have conversations with his or her roommate(s) about who is responsible for bringing certain items. Also, suggest that he or she begin organizing the things needed to take to school so packing in August is not overwhelming.
-Occasionally, students may express some loneliness for friends made at college. Discuss the value of your student's involvement on campus this past year and his or her plans for involvement next year. |
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Register now for Parents Weekend 2009
A limited number of football tickets are available for the Parents Weekend football game, so register soon!
Fall at Carolina is perfect for social events, educational sessions and football! Registration for Parents Weekend 2009, to be held Oct. 2-4, is available now until Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. (EDT). Visit www.sa.sc.edu/parents/parentsweekend.htm to view the tentative schedule of events and to register. Please note that activities will be added throughout the summer, so check back periodically for schedule updates. Tickets to the South Carolina State football game can be purchased in addition to your package and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents Weekend is a great time to visit campus and your student's college home for a weekend of activities planned especially for families! |
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Board approves budget; tuition increase is the lowest in eight years
The University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees approved the 2009-10 operating budget on June 26 that adheres to President Harris Pastides' pledge to keep a tuition increase modest while maintaining the University's core mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. The budget calls for the lowest tuition increase in eight years. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/news/newsarticle.php?nid=330.
For more information about the fee schedule for 2009-2010, visit www.sc.edu/bursar/calendar.shtml. |
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Special football season ticket opportunity
 Don't miss this one-time offer! For the 2009 season, parents of current University of South Carolina students may purchase football season tickets and will not be required to join the Gamecock Club. Following the 2009 season, parents can maintain season tickets by joining the Gamecock Club for as low as $165.
Season tickets start at $370. Click here for more information and to view a map of available seats. To select your seats, call 803-777-7328. This offer expires July 31, 2009. |
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Career Center to host job fairs
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Please continue to visit our Web site for information and resources at www.sa.sc.edu/parents. As always, we are only a phone call or e-mail away, and we encourage your feedback!
Office of Parents Programs
University of South Carolina
Web site: www.sa.sc.edu/parents
Parents Assistance Line: 1-800-868-6752
E-mail: scparents@sc.edu |
