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Dear Carolina parent,
The spring semester is in full swing at the University of South Carolina! This is a busy time of year for most college students as they prepare for summer plans, think about housing for next school year, and look ahead to opportunities for the fall semester. Many opportunities for leadership are included in this e-newsletter, so please discuss them with your students.
Encourage your students to plan ahead for application deadlines and studying for mid-terms while making time to take care of themselves (eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and exercise).
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. {The photo above features Carolina Stadium, home of the 2010 national championship baseball team, at sunset. Remind your student to review the request and claim dates for both baseball and basketball seasons on TicketReturn.} | |
Date set for Parents Weekend 2011
Mark your calendars for Parents Weekend 2011, to be held Sept. 23-25, 2011! More information about registration will be available in the next few months, and all families of students returning to Carolina for next academic year will receive a postcard in the mail in May. Registration will begin on May 30 and will end on Sept. 2. Please continue to visit www.sa.sc.edu/parents for updates throughout the spring and summer! |
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The "Case for Carolina"
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides told legislators on Jan. 26 that USC accepts every academically qualified student from South Carolina and is educating more South Carolinians than any institution in the state's history.
Speaking before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Higher Education, Pastides reaffirmed the University's commitment to accessibility and affordability and asked legislators to refrain from imposing caps on tuition and out-of-state enrollment and to preserve lottery funds for higher education. "We fully understand that education is the foundation for success and meaningful lives, and we are committed to remaining responsive and responsible to the needs of our students and their families and our state," Pastides said. Read more>> |
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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 February, click here. |
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News from around Carolina
Students should re-subscribe for Carolina AlertRemind your student to re-subscribe to the Carolina Alert system to receive e-mail and text notification during an emergency. Read more>>
Flu vaccines still availableA flu vaccine clinic will be held Feb. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Russell House (first floor desk). Vaccines are half-priced ($7.50 for students), and students must show their CarolinaCard. Vaccines also are available in the Thomson Student Health Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Learn more>>
Carolina Day at the State HouseAlumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University of South Carolina will march to the State House once again on March 30 for the annual Carolina Day at the State House. Participants in the event, which is sponsored by the Carolina Alumni Association's Carolina Action Network (CAN), attend each year to meet with legislators to advocate for support of public education. Learn more and register for Carolina Day>>
A few slots available for Alternative Spring Break Service Trips Students interested in serving during spring break this year are encouraged to sign up for an Alternative Spring Break Service Trip, offered by Community Service Programs. Learn more>>
Community Service Opportunity Fair and Serve Carolina Workshop Encourage your student to stop by the Community Service Opportunity Fair on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Russell House 2nd floor lobby to learn more about getting involved with community service. Also, students interested in learning how to plan service events are encouraged to sign up for the Serve Carolina Workshop on Feb. 19. Learn more>>
Mortar Board honor society applications availableStudents (with 90 hours by end of the spring 2011 semester, at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and a record of outstanding service and leadership within the USC community) are encouraged to apply for Mortar Board, one of Carolina's prestigious honor societies recognizing leadership, scholarship, and service. The deadline to apply is Feb. 18. Learn more>> |
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Commencement information
Graduation Fair for May graduatesStudents needing to purchase graduation supplies should visit the Graduation Fair at the University Bookstore at the Russell House on Feb. 28 and March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Honor stoles for May graduationStudents graduating in May who have been involved in honor societies at Carolina can order an embroidered honor stole to wear at commencement. More information and order forms are available in Russell House, suite 227 or online here. Completed order forms with payment are due by March 4. Upcoming career fairsThe University's Career Fest (for non-technical careers) and the Science, Engineering, and Technology (S.E.T.) Career Fair are scheduled for Feb. 2. Held concurrently, both fairs will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center from noon until 4 p.m. Learn more>> |
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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