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With Move-In Weekend right around the corner, our staff is looking forward to connecting with new and returning families. We hope to see many cars on campus with 'Mom' or 'Dad' decals proudly displayed!
As you talk with your student about his/her transition to a new school year, be sure to discuss his/her involvement plans for the upcoming year. It is important for him/her understand the value of getting involved on campus. Suggest to your student that he/she attend the Student Organization Fair Wednesday, Aug. 26 to learn more about the nearly 500 student organizations or campus or visit the Leadership and Service Center website for a complete list of student organizations.
Remember that we are here for you throughout the school year! Please continue to call the Parents Assistance Line at 1-800-868-6752 or send an email to scparents@sc.edu.
Stay connected with the Office of Parents Programs by liking us on Facebook, following us on Instagram and visiting the Parents Programs website for timely posts and monthly tips to supplement this newsletter .
Visit the annual Gamecock Family Roost, the central location for parents during Move-In Weekend! See details below!
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Parents Weekend 2015
Mark your calendars for Parents Weekend 2015, to be held Sept. 25-27!
Registration is required and is available now until Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. (ET). Space is limited, so early registration is recommended! Please review the Parents Weekend FAQs prior to registering.
The Office of Parents Programs website lists a tentative schedule of events, and we will continue to update the schedule over the summer as new events are added.
We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable Gamecock weekend!
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Parents Calendar update
If you received a 2015-2016 Parents Calendar, please make note of this important update. The calendar mistakenly states that Tuesday, Nov. 3 is General Election Day with no classes. Grab a pen and mark in your calendar that all university classes will take place on that day as scheduled. We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To view an updated calendar, click here.
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Carolina welcomes students back!
Gamecock Family Roost
All new and returning families are invited to stop by the Gamecock Family Roost during Move-In Weekend to meet staff from the Office of Parents Programs and Department of Student Life, get information about campus involvement, pick up Columbia Visitor's Guides, take a family photo and more. On Saturday, we will have cold drinks and our always-popular misting fan to help you stay cool. Stop by Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Russell House; Friday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Russell House; or Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Greene Street in front of the Russell House. We also will have giveaways that you could win just by getting your photo taken and following us on social media. We look forward to welcoming you!
University Housing information
Have questions about the move-in process? Visit the University Housing website, ask questions on Facebook or tweet your questions to @UofSCHousing on Twitter! If your student is moving on campus, make sure to follow the assigned time and guidelines that were provided in the move-in packet.
Carolina Welcome
Carolina Welcome, which runs Aug. 14-23, is a university-wide celebration that features a variety of events to welcome new and returning students to campus before the start of classes. All events are created for your student to explore the campus, learn about student organizations and university departments and make friends with fellow Gamecocks. To view the schedule, click here.
New Student Convocation
New Gamecock students and their families are invited to join President Harris Pastides at a ceremony commemorating the transition to the University of South Carolina. Convocation will take place at the Colonial Life Arena on Sunday, Aug.16 at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a reception where your family can meet the university administrators.
College Receptions
When your student picked his/her academic major, he/she also became part of one of the university's colleges. Each of the colleges hosts a special reception where you and your student are invited to get to know the dean, faculty and staff. To view a schedule of college receptions, click here.
Reserve textbooks
Don't forget to place fall textbook reservations through the UofSC Russell House Bookstore website!
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Add Carolina Cash to your student's CarolinaCard
With the start of a new semester, you can choose to add Carolina Cash to your student's account through Aug. 12 for his/her on- and off-campus needs. Deposits can be made 24/7 through Self Service Carolina as well as in person at the CarolinaCard office located in the Russell House basement. For more information or to contact their office, click here.
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August commencement information
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News from the Bursar
Payment deadline for Fall 2015
The deadline for Fall 2015 fee payment is Aug. 12.
You can pay your bill online through Self Service Carolina. Financial aid, e-check, MasterCard, Discover or American Express can be used to safely make a payment. A 2.5% convenience fee will be added for each credit card transaction, but there is no charge for paying via e-check.
You may also pay in person with cash, check or money order at the Bursar's Office at 516 Main Street from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Class schedules may be cancelled for all students who have not paid their fees in full.
Payment plan
Payment plans are available for students and require an initial payment of 25% of the balance due after all financial aid (scholarships, loans, grants) has been applied, plus a $75 administrative fee. This is due at the time the student signs up for the payment plan. Three additional payments will be due over the next three months, resulting in a total of four payments per term. A late fee of $100 will be applied if your payment is not made on time.
You can select a payment plan and make your first payment through Self Service Carolina (SSC). The payment plan covers tuition, housing, meal plans and technology and program fees. Your monthly payment can be paid in person, mailed in to the Bursar's Office, deducted from a checking account or paid online on SSC. The payment plan does not carry over to the next semester. The student will need to enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Authorized users
Students can assign authorized users to his/her account in Self Service Carolina. Granting this authorization allows the authorized user to see the student's bills, payment history, 1098-T information, set up the student's payment plan and speak with Bursar's Office staff about his/her student's account.
Direct deposits
If your student expects to receive a refund, which includes excess financial aid, please have him/her set up direct deposit in Self Service Carolina. He/she should click on the e-refunds tab to set up the direct deposit.
College savings plan: 529
If you have a college savings plan for your student, please remember to send a copy of your student's bill from Self Service Carolina to your plan administrator to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.
For more information about paying tuition and fees, visit the Bursar's Office website.
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University news updates
UofSC selects Missouri dean as new provost Joan T.A. Gabel was named new executive vice president of academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina on July 28. Gabel meets the high bar set by university President Harris Pastides when the provost search first launched - a visionary leader deeply committed to educational excellence, faculty development and inclusiveness. Read more>>
Local tech firm hires grads to solve problems
Andrea Martin graduated from the University of South Carolina in May with a degree in mathematics. Next month, the Columbia native will be flying to England to help a British client implement a new software program. Read more>>
Men's basketball visits Camp McCrady for 8K in 8 days campaign
The South Carolina men's basketball team traveled to Camp McCrady to spend time with the children of the servicemen and women and teach them some basketball fundamentals in partnership with USO. Read more>>
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