Academic Behavior

• The honor code prohibits cheating, plagiarizing, and all other forms of academic dishonesty
• Student Guide to Academic Integrity
• Frequently Asked Questions

Academic Integrity Office
(803) 777-4333
academicintegrity@sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

Academic Bulletin

• Lists all requirements necessary to attain a degree at the University
• Admission details
• Fee information

Registrar
803-777-5561
Submit a Question
516 Main Street College

Academic Calendar

• Shows all dates for graduation, classes, holidays and exams
• Final Exam Schedules
• 5 year calendar
• View your class schedule

Registrar
803-777-5561
Submit a Question
516 Main Street College

Academic Degrees

• The University offers hundreds of degrees within the various colleges and schools
• Degrees offered at USC-Columbia
• Majors offered

Registrar
803-777-5561
Submit a Question
516 Main Street College

Academic Forgiveness

• A second chance opportunity because a student’s GPA fell below the 2.0 margin

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

Academic Integrity

• The honor code prohibits cheating, plagiarizing, and all other forms of academic dishonesty
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Guide to Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Office
(803) 777-4333
academicintegrity@sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

Academic Plan

• Tool designed to help you plan to be a successful student
• Discuss your plan with an ACE coach today!
• Additional Resources

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

Academic Standards Information

• Policy regarding GPA and academic requirements for all students
• New Policy information
• Academic Standards FAQ

Registrar
803-777-5561
Submit a Question
516 Main Street College

Academic Recovery Initiatives

• Any student who is struggling academically has an opportunity to take advantage of personal coaching sessions, self assessments, study skill improvement and several other initiatives
• See initiatives here

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

Academic Success Coaching

• ACE Coaches assist you create an academic plan, create goals for your studies in college and develop study skills
• Request an appointment today!

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

Academic Success Resources

• Include self-assessments, skills and strategy development, and active practice worksheets
• Handouts and presentations help you become academically successful

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

ADD

• Attention Deficit Disorder
• View the opportunities you have through the SDS office
• FAQ

Student Disability Services
803-777-6146
sasds@mailbox.sc.edu
1st Floor of LeConte College

ADHD

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• View the opportunities you have through the SDS office
• FAQ

Admissions

• Application process to be admitted to USC
• Apply to the University for the first time or re-admit to the University
• Freshman requirements and transfer requirements are listed

Undergraduate Admissions
803-777-7700
admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Lieber College

Adult Student Assistance

• For students ages 25 and up
• Advisors are available to discuss admissions, academic assessment, financial aid, course selection, registration, and address questions about campus life

Adult Student Services
803-777-9446
euceadv@mailbox.sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

Advising

• Academic Advising occurs each semester before course registration
• Contact your School or College’s Student Services Office
• Go to VIP and find your advisor’s name under the Academics tab
• Prepare for advising by meeting with an ACE Coach

Blackboard

• Allows you to view all of your courses at the University, communicate with your classmates/instructors and check your grades

http://www.blackboard.sc.edu
Need assistance? 
Call (803)777-1800
E-mail: bbsupport@sc.edu

Blind

• Visually impaired students have assistance opportunities available through the Office of Student Disability Services
• View the opportunities you have through the SDS office
• FAQ

Bookstore

• Provides books, school supplies, and personal items for purchase.  The bookstore also houses a coffee shop.
• You will be required to buy books for your classes
• Exam blue books can be purchased here.

Calendar - Academic Calendar

• Shows all dates for graduation, classes, holidays and exams
• Final Exam Schedules
• 5 year calendar

Calendar of Events

• Central location to access events on campus and in the surrounding community
• Includes the listings from several offices
• Please contact the individual offices for additional information on an event

Visitor Center
803-777-0169
visitor@mailbox.sc.edu
McKissick Museum

Cancellation – Course

• Student may drop a course prior to certain dates each semester
• Refer to the Academic Calendar for your last day to drop a course
• Don’t get a WF!  Be sure to drop a course before the WF date listed on the academic calendar

Career Counseling

• Meet with a career counselor to discuss your major, your future career, and graduate school opportunities
• Walk-in times are available

Career Center
803-777-7280
career@sc.edu
6th Floor of the Business School

Career Fair

• Opportunity to network with professionals and gain opportunities to intern and/or work 
• Sign-up for the Career Fair

• Meet with a career counselor to discuss your major, your future career, and graduate school opportunities
• Walk-in times are available

Carolina Card

• Your campus ID at the University
• Add Carolina Cash to card for laundry, meals and books
• Click on “Financial” tab on VIP for more options

Carolina Card
777-1708
carolinacard@sc.edu
Russell House University Union

Carolina Community

• Understand the policies, procedures and activities available to you at USC

Commencement Information

• Also called graduation—occurs at the end of each semester and summer
• File for graduation
• Graduation Schedule
• Ring and Ceremony information

Computer Labs

• Labs are free to use on campus, but you may need to bring your own paper to print, or pay to print
• Be sure to call the location or ask the front desk of the lab for more details
• Know where the computer labs are throughout campus

UTS Help Desk
(803) 777-1800
HelpDesk@sc.edu
UTS 1244 Blossom Street

Computer Use and Guidelines for Students

• Guidelines and Policies for campus computer use
• Blackboard, Email, VIP and networking information for campus computers

Course Cancellation

• Student may drop a course prior to certain dates each semester
• Refer to the Academic Calendar for your last day to drop a course

Course Listing and Requirements

• See the master schedule for all available courses
• See your academic bulletin to know which courses are required for your degree

Course Registration

• You must register in order to attend courses
• Register on VIP under “Academics”
• You must meet with your advisor prior to registering for classes

Course Schedules

• After registration, you will have your personal course schedule with your courses, times and locations listed
• Look up your current course schedule on VIP under “Academics”

Course – Withdrawal

• Student may drop a course prior to certain dates each semester
• Refer to the Academic Calendar for your last day to drop a course

Deaf

• There are services available to hearing-impaired students.
• View the opportunities you have through the SDS office
• FAQ

Student Disability Services
803-777-6146
sasds@mailbox.sc.edu
1st Floor of LeConte College

Directory

• Phonebook with email address for all students, faculty and staff at the University

Disabilities

• There are services available to students with disabilities
• View the opportunities you have through the SDS office
• FAQ

Student Disability Services
803-777-6146
sasds@mailbox.sc.edu
1st Floor of LeConte College

Discovery Day

• Opportunity to display research projects to faculty and peers in the spring
• 8-week-not-for-credit Discover Seminar for first year students

Drop a Course

• Student may drop a course prior to certain dates each semester
• Refer to the Academic Calendar for your last day to drop a course
• Don’t get a WF!  Be sure to drop a course before the WF date listed on the academic calendar

Exam Schedule

• Exams occur at the end of each semester
• The Academic Calendar has a listing of all official exam times for classes
• Senior Information with exams and commencement

Faculty-Student Interaction

• Out-To-Lunch program allows you to take a professor to lunch for free
• See topics for discussion here
• View locations to pick up a ticket
• Additional opportunities are in the Office of Student Engagement and their service learning program

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

Fee payment on VIP

• Learn how to pay fees
• Contact the correct office
• A summary of all academic fees

Financial Aid and Scholarship
(803) 777-8134
USCFAID@sc.edu
1714 College Street

Fees

• Learn how to pay fees
• Contact the correct office
• A summary of all academic fees

Fellowships and Scholar Programs

• Opportunities to find additional funding for your college experience
• Available scholarships for you

Office of Fellowship and Scholar Programs
803-777-0958
OFSP@sc.edu
Legare College Room 220

FERPA

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Information about your rights under this Act

Financial Aid Appeal

• SAP information here
• Appeal information
• Additional information about the partnership with the ACE office

Financial Aid Opportunities

• Opportunities to find additional funding for your college experience
• Most University scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit
• See Financial Aid programs
• FAQ

First-Year Seminar (U101)

• Helps students make a successful transition to USC
• Opportunities:
• Register for Class
• Become a Peer Leader

University 101
803-777-0373
U101@mailbox.sc.edu
1728 College Street

Foreign Language Tutoring

• Opportunity to improve in your language skills
• Tutoring at Ted Mimms here
• Spanish tutoring is available
• See the services offered at the center

Freshman Seminar

• Helps students make a successful transition to USC
• Opportunities:
• Register for Class
• Become a Peer Leader

Getting to know your professor

• Out-To-Lunch program allows you to take a professor to lunch for free
• See topics for discussion here
• View locations to pick up a ticket
• Additional opportunities are in the Office of Student Engagement through the service learning program

Grade Forgiveness

• Policy that allows you to take up to 2 undergraduate courses for a second time
• Application for Grade Forgiveness

Grades

• GPA Calculator
• View resources and information for improving or maintaining your grades

Grades online via VIP

• View your grades on VIP under “Academics”
• Monitor semester grades via Blackboard

• The University refers to graduation as commencement
• File for graduation
• Graduation Schedule
• Ring and ceremony information

GRE

• The Graduate Record Examination is used to determine whether you are qualified for admission in a graduate level program of study
• View the Strategy Workshops available
• Sign-up to take the test in the Russell House Orientation and Testing Office

Health Professions - Preparation

• Health professions include Veterinary, Dental, Optometry, and Podiatry
• Pre-Health advising and information is available
• Helpful links based on your interest

Pre-Professional Advising
803-777-5584
Sumwalt

Help with Advising

• Advisement is an opportunity to meet 1 on 1 and discuss your academics with an academic advisor
• Be sure to get advised at minimum once a semester—in order to sign up for classes

See our Advising page
Contact your School or College’s Student Services Office
Go to VIP and find your advisor’s name on your unofficial transcript

Honor Code Violation

• Can result in a violation and can be subject to discipline
• FAQ

Academic Integrity Office
(803) 777-4333
academicintegrity@sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

ID Card – Carolina Card

• Your permanent USC ID card plus a flexible-spending declining balance card
• Find out where you can use your Carolina car
• FAQ

Carolina Card
777-1708
carolinacard@sc.edu
Russell House University Union

Information Technology A-Z

• Index of technology resources and tools
• Refer to the Help Desk with any additional questions

UTS Help Desk
(803) 777-1800
HelpDesk@sc.edu
UTS 1244 Blossom Street

International programs for students

• International programs are intended for students studying here from abroad or students who are internationally-minded
• Get involved in the programs for all students

International Programs
803-777-7461
intlprog@sc.edu
Byrnes Building 123

Language tutoring

• Tutoring at Ted Mimms here
• Student Success Center tutoring available

Ted Mimms Foreign Language Learning Center (803) 777-2083
Humanities Classroom Building 101

Student Success Center 803-777-0684
student.success@sc.edu
Mezzanine Level of the Thomas Cooper Library

LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory)

• Assessment of your learning and study strategies such as Information Processing, Selecting Main Ideas, Motivation, Anxiety, Concentration, and Time Management
• Take the LASSI today!

Linked Courses

• Cohorts of 20-25 students co-enroll in courses that are linked by a common theme or assignment
• Benefits include: higher grades,  greater intellectual and social development and more  frequent interactions with faculty 

LSAT  

• Exam that measures logical and verbal reasoning skills and required by all law schools
• Test Prep information and workshops
• Additional Law School preparation information

Majors and Degrees

• List of all major and degrees at USC-Columbia
• Minor Bulletin

The Sophomore Initiative
tsi@sc.edu

Map of the University of South Carolina

• The campus map can show you where buildings are located.  You can look up buildings by number, name or department

Master Schedule

• Encompasses all campuses and all courses within each school.  The schedule is divided by semester, college and evening courses.

MAT

• Miller Analogies Test is designed to measure scholastic aptitude at the graduate level
• Offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Sign up to take in the Russell House

Orientation and Testing
803.777.2780
Russell House 345

Math Lab

• Undergraduate and Graduate student tutors
• No appointment is necessary—see schedule for a time to swing by

Math Tutoring - after hours

• Meet one-on-one with a math tutor
• 3 locations for math tutoring on campus (ACE) – Bates, Sims, and Columbia Hall
• Drop-in hours – no appointment needed

Academic Centers for Excellence
803-777-5430
ACE@sc.edu
See ACE locations

MCAT

• Exam for prospective medical
• Learn how to register for the test
• View dates the test is administered

Orientation and Testing
803.777.2780
Russell House 345

Minority Assistance Peer Program (MAPP)

• Designed to assist freshmen of color in their transition to USC
• Join MAPP!

Multicultural Student Affairs
803-777-7716
saomsa@mailbox.sc.edu
Russell House 115

National Scholarship Competitions

• Listings of opportunities to gain additional aid in college
• Meet with staff to find opportunities to apply

Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs
803-777-0958
OFSP@sc.edu
Legare College Room 220

Note-taker

• Volunteer service provided to students who are unable to take notes independently
• Volunteer to be a note-taker

Student Disability Services
803-777-6146
sasds@mailbox.sc.edu
1st Floor of LeConte College

Offices at the University of South Carolina

• Directory of all offices

Online Registration (VIP)

• You can register for classes through VIP by clicking on “Academics”
• Be sure to get advised prior to signing up for classes!

Orientation

• Each new student is expected to attend an orientation session
• Freshman, transfer, international and parent orientations are available
• Meet with an academic advisor, register for classes,  receive the Carolina Card student ID, and learn about campus resources

Out of State Student Transition

• Out of State Students are one of the special student populations at the University
• Participate in activities that adjust you to the South Carolina culture and the Carolina Community

Student Success Center
803-777-0684
student.success@sc.edu
Mezzanine Level of the Thomas Cooper Library

Out to Lunch

• Allows you to take a professor to lunch for free
• See topics for discussion here
• View locations to pick up a ticket

Parent Orientation

• Separate yet concurrent program designed specifically for parents
• Opportunities to meet with faculty, administrators, and students to discuss many specific issues

Paying Tuition

• Tuition is the cost to take classes at the University. 
• View the fee schedule
• Pay fees on VIP under “Financial” tab

Phonebook

• Directory with email address for all students, faculty and staff at the University

Placement Tests

• The University offers placement tests in two areas:  mathematics and foreign language
• Tests must be taken prior to Orientation and academic advisement.
• Learn answers to your questions

PRAXIS I

• Measures basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics
• Evaluates individuals for entry into teacher education programs

Pre-Advising

• Answer students' questions about registering for classes, changing majors, and course requirements
• ACE coaches and academic advisors answer your questions in several residence halls

Pre-Health Information

• Health professions include Veterinary, Dental, Optometry, and Podiatry
• Pre-Health handbook
• Additional links for Pre-Health

Pre-Professional Advising
803-777-5584
Sumwalt

Pre-Law information

• Law school requires preparation.  Review the information below for help.
• Pre-Law handbook
• Additional links for Pre-Law

• Medical professions require preparation beginning with today.  See the information below to get started.
• Pre-Med handbook
• Additional links for Pre-Med

Register online via VIP

• You can register for classes on VIP by clicking on “Academics”

• SAP information here
• Appeal information
• Additional information about the partnership with the ACE office

Financial Aid and Scholarship
(803) 777-8134
USCFAID@sc.edu
1714 College Street

Schedule - USC's Master Schedule

• Encompasses all campuses and all courses within each school.  The schedule is divided by semester, college and evening courses.

Scholarships

• Meet one-on-one with the director or assistant director to find a scholarship that fits for you
• Calendar of deadlines and workshops

Self-Assessments

• Learn how you can improve your study skills and strategies
• Check out additional resources at ACE

Strategy Workshops

• Designed to give the test taker general tips on how to approach each of the question types on the exams
• Free and open to the general public and University community
• Advance registration is required

Student Organizations

• Allows you to participate in campus life outside of attending class
• Attending university events, joining student groups, working on campus, taking part in residence hall activities, being a fan of Gamecock athletics, and much more

Study Abroad

• Provides you with the opportunity to add an international dimension to your education
• Acquire first-hand knowledge of other societies and customs
• Learn about the programs

Study Abroad
803-777-7559
saabroad@mailbox.sc.edu
Legare/Pinckney College 321

Study Group

• Supplemental Instruction allows you to meet in the library with classmates and a peer leader
• You can make a study group—here are some ideas to have an effective study group!

Study in the United States

• Choose from over 190 schools in the United States to travel to for a semester or a year
• View qualifications to participate

National Student Exchange
803.777.4333
sanse@mailbox.sc.edu

Study outside the United States

• Provides you with the opportunity to add an international dimension to your education
• Acquire first-hand knowledge of other societies and customs
• Learn about the programs

Study Skills

• Self-assessments, skills and strategy development, and active practice worksheets
• Learn how to improve on your study skills

Study Tips

• Gain study skill tips by meeting with an ACE coach
• See additional tips here

Summer Travel

• Provides you with the opportunity to add an international dimension to your education
• Acquire first-hand knowledge of other societies and customs
• Learn about the programs
• Choose from over 190 schools in the United States to travel to for a semester or a year (NSE)
• View qualifications to participate

National Student Exchange
803.777.6731
sanse@mailbox.sc.edu

Supplemental Instruction

• Allows you to meet with classmates and a peer leader
• Learn what to expect at a SI session

Support Groups at the Counseling and Human Development Center

• Groups discuss anxiety, break-ups, self-image
• Register for a group by calling the Counseling Center

Take a professor to lunch

• Allows you to take a professor to lunch for free
• See topics for discussion here
• View locations to pick up a ticket

Technology Questions

• Computer Technology A-Z
• iCare Center helps you keep your computer safe from viruses
• Know where the computer labs are on campus

UTS Help Desk
(803) 777-1800
HelpDesk@sc.edu
UTS 1244 Blossom Street

Test Preparation

• Provides test preparation for graduate school entrance exams and undergraduate admissions tests
• GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT/ACT, Strategy

Test Preparation
803-777-9444
Contact Test Prep

Testing Services

• Administers a range of exams including placement tests for new students, standardized graduate admission exams
• Placement tests, Computer-based tests and other tests are available to take

Therapy @ Counseling & Human Development Center

• Provides psychological counseling, education, and consultation
• Aids in reducing stress and creating a healthy, stable lifestyle
• Make an appointment today

Counseling & Human Development Center
(803) 777-5223
Byrnes Building 7th Floor

Additional information:
Student Health Services http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/directory.shtml

TOEFL iBT

• English as a foreign language test
• Get directions to take the test here
• See information about test

Transcripts

• Unofficial transcripts can be found on VIP
• Official transcripts must be requested through the Registrar Office
• Directions on how to request your official transcript

Transfer Student Services

• Available services include:
• Mentoring program
• Seminars and Transfer Honor Society
  
  
• Bridge Community assists students coming from participating schools

Travel

• See all options in traveling abroad
• Frequently Asked questions about study abroad programs

Tuition Payment

• Learn how to pay fees
• Contact the correct office
• Additional Fee information

Tutoring

• Make an appointment today!
• See what courses are offered with tutoring service
• Apply to be a peer tutor

Undergraduate Admissions

• Application process to be admitted to USC
• Apply to the University for the first time or re-admit to the University
• Freshman requirements and transfer requirements are listed

Undergraduate Admissions
803-777-7700
admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Lieber College

Undergraduate Bulletin

• Requirements for your degree
• Admission details
• Fee information

Undergraduate Course Listings

• Encompasses all campuses and all courses within each school.  The schedule is divided by semester, college and evening courses

Undergraduate Course Registration

• Sign-up for your courses on VIP by clicking on “Academics”

Contact your college for more information on advisement and course bulletins