There is a wide range of offices and programs at the University of South Carolina to support you in your academic pursuits. Below is a sample. All the offices below are here to help you be successful! Take advantage of these services and resources.
Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE)
- Academic Success Coaching
- Academic Success Workshops
- After-hours Writing Center Consultations
- Math Tutoring
http://www.sc.edu/ACE |
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Office of Academic Integrity
- Carolina Judicial Council
- Honor Code
http://www.sc.edu/academicintegrity |
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Bursar
- Payment of student fees/ bill
- Scholarships, financial aid, student & emergency loan checks distribution
- Legal Residency information
http://www.sc.edu/bursar |
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Campus Recreation
- Exercise and Fitness
- Intramural Sport Clubs
- Stress Management
http://campusrec.sc.edu |
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Career Center
- Career/ Major Exploration
- Resume Review
- Job Interview Preparation
- Internships / Job Shadowing
http://www.sc.edu/career |
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Carolina Campus Ministries
- Church Services
- Bible Studies and groups
- Spiritual Needs
http://www.sa.sc.edu/stlife/rrwccm.htm |
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Carolina Productions
- Campus-wide events
- Movies in the Russell House
- Concerts and Shows
http://www.cp.sc.edu/index.htm |
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Community Service Programs
Volunteer Opportunities including:
- Alternative Break Trips
- MLK Day of Service
- Service Saturdays
http://www.sa.sc.edu/communityservice |
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Counseling & Human Development Center
- Individual Psychological Counseling
- Therapeutic Groups
- Personal & Interpersonal Workshops
http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/ |
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Greek Life
- Involvement in Greek Organizations
- Leadership on-campus
- Meet people on campus
http://www.sa.sc.edu/greeklife |
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Healthy Carolina
- Building Healthy habits
- Nutrition and Self-Esteem
- Exercise and stress management
http://www.sc.edu/healthycarolina |
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Health & Wellness Programs
- Wellness & Fitness Centers
- Intramurals
- Sexual Health & Violence Prevention
- Student Health Center
http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/cwp |
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International Programs
- Adjusting to the University of South Carolina
- Visa, Student Employment and other logistical information
- Program opportunities and ways to meet peers
http://www.sa.sc.edu/ips |
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Leadership Programs
- Resources for leaders
- LEAD Retreat and Diversity and Leadership Conference
- Ways to get involved in Student Life
http://www.sa.sc.edu/leaders |
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Math Lab
- Free math tutoring for Math 100-level courses
http://www.math.sc.edu/mathlab.html |
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Minority Assistance Peer Program (MAPP)
- Assist freshmen of color in their transition to the University of South Carolina by providing the new students with a trained peer counselor for their critical first year
http://www.sa.sc.edu/omsa/map/index.htm |
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Multicultural Affairs
- Cultural Support Services
- Diversity Education Initiatives Multicultural Programming
http://www.sa.sc.edu/omsa/index.htm |
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The National Student Exchange
- Facilitating students domestic exchanges to over 200 universities across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and Canada.
http://ww.sa.sc.edu/nse - nse@sc.edu – 777-NSE1 (6731 |
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Off Campus Student Services
- Information on off-campus housing
- Resources for students living in the Columbia area
- Information on how to stay engaged in campus life
http://www.sa.sc.edu/ocss |
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Office of Fellowships & Scholar Programs
- Assistance with national scholarships & fellowships competitions
http://www.sc.edu/ofsp
Download Fall 2007 "Engage in the Process" newsletter (.pdf) |
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Office of Student Disability Services
- Accommodations for students with documented disabilities
http://www.sa.sc.edu/sds
- To Request an Academic Success workshop, please contact:
Omar Troutman
Graduate Coordinator
Student Assistance Program
112A LeConte College
University of South Carolina
(803) 777-1099
troutman@mailbox.sc.edu
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Office of Student Engagement
Encouraging student learning through:
- Service-learning
- National Student Exchange
- Linked course learning communities
- Peer leadership
- The Sophomore Initiative
- Student Engagement Plan
http://www.sc.edu/studentengagement |
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Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Work Study
http://www.sc.edu/financialaid |
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Orientation & Testing Services
- Orientation
- Placement Testing
- GRE, PRAXIS, MCAT, etc. testing
http://orientation.sc.edu |
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Parents’ Programs
- Freshman Send-off
- Parents visiting Columbia
- Parents’ Weekend
http://www.sa.sc.edu/parents/index.htm |
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Resident Student Learning
A unit of University Housing focused on:
- Academic Success Initiatives
- Faculty Involvement in the Residence Halls
- Learning Communities
http://www.housing.sc.edu/rsl |
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Pre-Professional Advising
- Assist with application process to professional school (law, medical, dental, etc.)
- Information on various community service projects
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Essay writing workshops
- Medical school tours
http://www.sc.edu/oppa |
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Registrar
- Master Schedule
- Course Registration
- Transcripts
- Academic Calendars
- Graduation Information
- GPA Calculator
- VIP
http://registrar.sc.edu |
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Residence Hall Association
- Residence Hall programming and activities
- Advocate for residents through senate and hall governments
www.rha.sc.edu |
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Service Learning
- Community Service
- Linked Coursework
http://www.sc.edu/servicelearning |
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Student Engagement
- Linked Coursework
- Sophomore Initiative
http://www.sc.edu/studentengagement/index.html |
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Student Government and Organizations
- Advocacy through student senate
- Cocky’s Caravan
http://www.sg.sc.edu |
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Student Health Services
- Sexual Health
- Stress Management
- Family Planning
http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs |
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Student Judicial Programs
- Distributes student conduct code publications
- Advises Carolina Student Judicial Council
- Offers educational counseling & other options to students who have violated conduct codes
- Promotes the Carolinian Creed
- Conflict Mediation
http://www.sc.edu/osjp |
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Student Life
- Student Organizations
- Student Activities
- Community Service Programs
- Student Government
- Student Media
http://www.sa.sc.edu/stlife |
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Student Media
- The Daily Gamecock
- WUSC
- Dailygamecock.com
http://www.sa.sc.edu/studentmedia/index.htm |
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Student Success Center
- Early Interventions
- Supplemental Instruction
- Tutoring
http://www.sa.sc.edu/ssc |
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Study Abroad
- Information about study abroad program options
http://www.sa.sc.edu/sa |
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Substance Abuse and Prevention Education
- MyStudentBody.com
- Alcohol and Drug Policies
http://www.sa.sc.edu/adp/index.htm |
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Supplemental Instruction (SI)
- Weekly review sessions for students enrolled in historically difficult courses
http://www.sa.sc.edu/supplementalinstruction |
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The University of South Carolina Test Prep Services
- GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, and ACT test preparation workshops (for a fee) and free strategy workshops.
http://ced.sc.edu/Testing/index.html |
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TRIO Programs
For academically capable low-income and first-generation college students
- Opportunity Scholars Program
- Ronald E. McNair Program
http://www.sc.edu/trio |
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Office of Undergraduate Research
- Partner with a faculty member to research a topic of interest
- Discovery Day (highlighting student research)
- Magellan Scholar Program
http://sc.edu/our |
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University 101
- First-year student seminar
http://www.sc.edu/univ101 |
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University Housing
- On-campus housing
- Residential Learning Communities
- Academic Success Initiatives
http://www.housing.sc.edu |
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University Libraries
- Book loan
- Research tools
- Library Assistance
http://www.sc.edu/library |
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University Technology Services Student IT
- Computer Help Desk
- Purchasing Computers
http://www.sc.edu/studentIT |
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Visitor Center
- Campus Visit and Tours
- Virtual Tour
http://www.sc.edu/visitorcenter |
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Women Student Services
- Advocacy & referral services
- Mentors
- Women’s Group for Ages 25+
http://www.sa.sc.edu/wss |
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Writing Center
- Individual consultations on writing projects
http://www.cas.sc.edu/write
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