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Dear Carolina parent,
Happy new year! We hope that you were able to spend some quality time with your student over the holidays. The University of South Carolina is back in full swing, as the residence halls open Wednesday, Jan. 5, at noon, and spring semester classes begin on Monday, Jan. 10. As classes resume, encourage your student to take a renewed, invigorated look at his or her classes and involvement on campus as opportunities for new connections and improved academic performance. We encourage you as parents to continue becoming familiar with University resources so you can direct your student to the appropriate office or department for assistance as he or she learns to handle his or her own problems and concerns. As always, please call the Parents Assistance Line at 1-800-868-6752 or send an e-mail to us at scparents@sc.edu if you have questions. Happy new year from the University of South Carolina! {The photo above features student DJs at WUSC, the campus radio station. Encourage your student to visit the Student Organization Fair on Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Greene Street in front of the Russell House to learn how to get involved on campus!} | |
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Monthly tips for parents
The Office of Parents Programs website has a new feature to help parents navigate the college experience at Carolina. Extensive monthly tips will be added throughout the year to help you stay updated on what you should be talking with your student about, things your student might be experiencing that month, and resources to help you with deadlines and questions you might have. If you have feedback on this new resource or suggestions for items that would help make this page more helpful, please let us know! For complete information about what you need to know for January, click here. |
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Carolina Alert system to be upgraded
On Jan. 5, the Carolina Alert system will be upgraded. Students will need to update their information and re-subscribe to Carolina Alert messages.
What this means for students:After Jan. 5, students should go to VIP and log in. Students will be presented with a series of screens to update their information. They should not skip these messages and should enter all available information to ensure the information is correct. If students select to receive alert messages via text messaging, they also will need to text the words JOIN USCSMS to a number presented to them on the VIP screen. It is only after they receive confirmation on their cell phone that students will be subscribed to receive text messages from the Carolina Alert system (text messages will come from the number 34292). For more information about the Carolina Alert system and other emergency procedures, click here. |
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Is your student interested in studying abroad?
Students interested in studying abroad should attend the USC Study Abroad Fair to be held Friday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Russell House 2nd floor lobby to learn more about the opportunities available. At the fair, students can meet other students who have studied abroad, talk with current international exchange students, speak with program representatives, get information about financial aid, and speak with Study Abroad staff. Representatives from various academic departments also will be available to discuss study-abroad Global Classroom Programs in their respective academic areas. For more information, call 803-777-7557 or click here. |
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Student Leadership and Diversity Conference
The 25th annual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference (SLDC) will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Russell House University Union. The conference registration fee of $20 for Carolina students covers all materials for a full day of workshop sessions, two keynote speakers, networking sessions, and lunch to help students develop their leadership skills and learn more about diversity. Encourage your student to register for this valuable one-day conference held on campus! |
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MLK Jr. Day of Service to be held Jan. 17
Each January, hundreds of University of South Carolina students take part in service projects in and around the Columbia community as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, sponsored by Carolina Service Council and Community Service Programs. The 14th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service will be held on Monday, Jan. 17. Encourage your student to sign up to participate in a day of community service! Read more>> |
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Carolina falls short in Chick-fil-A Bowl
 The Carolina football team fell short in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, held Dec. 31, 2010, in Atlanta, Ga., losing to Florida State 26-17. Read more>>
Basketball season is here
Encourage your student to review the ticket distribution schedule for basketball tickets.
For complete information on Gamecock Athletics and schedules, click here. |
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University news updates
Kiplinger's ranking lauds value of USC education
The University of South Carolina is among the nation's best values for public higher education -- delivering the best B.A. for the buck -- according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. USC is No. 42 in the February issue's "Top 100 Best Values in Public Education" ranking, which cites institutions that, "despite shrinking budgets, deliver a stellar education at an affordable price." Read more>>
Carolina launches campus tour for iPad and iPhone
The University has launched a virtual campus tour and information application for the iPad and iPhone. "I think it is fantastic," said Michael Huneycutt, a third-year public health major from Charlotte. "It's full of information about campus buildings, photos, and insights into what USC has to offer." Read more>>
Moore School releases economic forecast for 2011
The South Carolina economy improved in 2010 and will continue to recover in 2011 but at a slow pace, according to the forecast released by University of South Carolina economists at the Darla Moore School of Business' 30th annual Economic Outlook Conference in early December. Read more>>
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Please continue to visit our website 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
Website: www.sa.sc.edu/parents
Parents Assistance Line: 1-800-868-6752
E-mail: scparents@sc.edu |
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