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Want to know more about the opportunities for students to study in another country? Learn more about the Study Abroad Office!
Is your student interested in studying at another school but doesn't want to go abroad? Learn more about the National Student Exchange, a program that allows students to attend college for a semester, year or summer at one of nearly 200 universities in the United States, U.S. territories (Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) and Canada. |
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Dear Carolina parent,
Final exams are underway at the University of South Carolina after another great semester! Many students will be returning home in the next couple of weeks, so we encourage you to talk with your son or daughter ahead of time about your expectations while he or she is living at home. Allowing your son or daughter also to state his or her expectations will help keep the lines of communication open throughout the summer. Whether your student is taking classes, completing an internship, or studying abroad this summer, we are here as a resource for you. Please continue to contact us by e-mail or by calling the Parents Assistance Line at 1-800-868-6752 if you have questions or feedback. Have a wonderful summer! The photo above shows students enjoying the outdoor pool at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center.
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Office of Parents Programs 2009-10 survey
What do you think about the services the Office of Parents Programs provides for parents of Carolina's undergraduate students? We value your input and want to improve what we do for you!
Click here to complete the survey, and tell us how we're doing! After completing the survey, you can enter to win a $100 textbook gift certificate for your student at the University Bookstore at the Russell House! To be entered into the drawing, please complete the survey by May 2, 2010. Thank you for your time! |
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Commencement information
Commencement exercises for the University of South Carolina's Class of 2010 will be held May 7 and 8. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson will be among the speakers at the commencement exercises. Read more>>
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Residence halls close May 6
All residence halls will officially close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 6. Graduating seniors may remain until noon on Sunday, May 9. Residents who are not participating in commencement exercises or May Session classes are required to vacate their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam. (This allows staff members to start preparing for May and summer housing.) For more information on procedures for moving out of the residence halls, click here. The application for May Session and summer housing is available now on VIP. For more information on summer housing options, click here. |
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Parents Weekend registration starts May 31
 Mark your calendars! Parents Weekend 2010 will be held September 17-19. Registration will begin online on May 31 at 9 a.m. (EDT) and will end on August 27 at 4 p.m. (EDT). The tentative schedule of events will be posted online in mid-May, so continue to visit the Office of Parents Programs website for more information about Parents Weekend 2010. All parents of current students will receive a postcard with more information in late May. We look forward to seeing you at Parents Weekend this fall! |
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University news updates
University honors top students at Awards Day
The University of South Carolina presented its top honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Steven N. Swanger awards, to three graduating seniors during the University's annual Awards Day ceremony on April 15. Meredith Ross of Spartanburg, S.C., and Gurjeet Guram of Columbia, S.C., received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards, the University's highest honor for undergraduates. Amanda Davis of Matthews, N.C., received the Swanger Award, the University's second highest undergraduate honor. Read more>>The University also presented more than 300 awards recognizing undergraduate academic, service, athletic, and leadership achievements. Full list of recipients>>
Juniors, seniors receive class rings
More than 400 University of South Carolina juniors and seniors received their class rings at the annual Ring Ceremony on April 20 on the Horseshoe. University President Harris Pastides told the students that the ring is "a symbol of your academic success and a celebration of your transition to a new stage of life." The official University of South Carolina ring symbolizes the eternal affiliation students will have with the University. Read more>>
Office of Outdoor Recreation goes carbon neutral
University of South Carolina students celebrated a green milestone on April 20 when Outdoor Recreation became the nation's first collegiate office of its kind and the first office on the Columbia campus to announce its plan for becoming carbon neutral. Read more>>
University awarded first LEED Gold rating
The University of South Carolina, a leader in collegiate sustainability, celebrated another green milestone on Earth Day (April 22) when it was awarded its first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating for its Honors Residence. Read more>> |
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Important upcoming dates
May 5: Final exams end May 6: Residence halls close May 7-8: CommencementMay 10: May Session classes begin May 27: Last day of May Session classes May 28: May Session final exams May 31: Summer I classes begin; Parents Weekend 2010 registration begins June 15: Last day to apply for August graduationJune 29: Last day of Summer I classes June 30-July 1: Summer I final exams July 6: Summer II classes begin August 4: Last day of Summer II classes August 5-6: Summer II final exams August 7: August commencement August 14: Move-in Day for fall 2010 |
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 | |
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