Advocacy-Student Senate

• Application for senate
• Senate meetings held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Senate Chambers in RHUU
• The Senate has the opportunity to pass legislation in all non-academic fields

Student Government and Student Organizations
803-777-2659
sastgov@mailbox.sc.edu
227 Russell House

Alcohol Policies

• My Student Body program
• GAMMA is a student group that promotes awareness regarding issues of the use and non-use of alcohol and other drugs amongst USC students

Substance Abuse and Prevention Education
803-777-7719
saadprog@mailbox.sc.edu

115 Russell House

Alcohol Use

• The purpose of the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education is to promote healthy low-risk behaviors and responsible decision concerning the use of alcohol and other drugs by providing preventive and educational services to Carolina students.
• Facts about alcohol poisoning

Substance Abuse and Prevention Education
803-777-7719
saadprog@mailbox.sc.edu
115 Russell House

Alternative Spring Break

• Alternative Breaks give the opportunity to use your fall or spring breaks to serve communities in many different areas
• See future alternative break information

Alumni

• Alumni websites with additional quick links
• Career Center alumni information
• My Carolina Alumni Association website

A-Z Listing on Housing site

The Housing A-Z listing provides links to all things housing related.

Behavior Guidelines

• The Office of Student Judicial Programs’ Mission: Promoting civility, integrity, and the ideals set forth in the Carolinian Creed to foster a better living and learning environment in the University Community
• FAQ about the Office of Student Judicial Programs

Student Judicial Programs
803-777-4335
osjp@sc.edu
Byrnes 201

Bible Study

• Religious organizations are listed on the Student Organization website
• Carolinafaith.com
• Department of Student Life – Campus ministries

Campus Tours

• Scheduling tips and important dates
• Virtual tour of the University
• Tour the President’s House
• University Housing Tours

Campus Visit

• Scheduling tips and important dates
• Virtual tour of the University
• Tour the President’s House
• University Housing Tours

Campus-Wide Events

• Carolina Productions works to have campus-wide programming such as movies, concerts, cultural awareness, and speakers

Carolina Judicial Council

• CJC functions as a student organization by participating in community service, holding programs and social events, and also to serve as a disciplinary arm of the University.
• View the Mission Statement of the student organization

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

Student Judicial Programs
803-777-4335
osjp@sc.edu

Carolina's Global Community

• CGC is an on-campus residential community designed to bring American students and international students together in a unique living arrangement.
• This setting provides you the opportunity to learn about other cultures and to share your own culture with others.
• Apply to join the Carolina Global Community

Carolinian Creed

• Serves as a summary of what is expected by the University
• Embodies our ideals and defines our character as members of the SC community

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

Student Judicial Programs
803-777-4335
osjp@sc.edu
Byrnes 201

Church Services

• Religious organizations are listed on the Student Organization website
• Carolinafaith.com
• Department of Student Life – Campus ministries

Club Sports

• Sport Club membership is open to all University of South Carolina-Columbia students, faculty and staff.
• If you are interested in learning more about a specific club, contact the Office of Campus Recreation at (803) 576-9375.

Cocky's Caravan

• Cocky's Caravan will operate on Friday and Saturday nights during the academic year between 10:00 pm and 2:30am.
• It will not operate during home football games, class holidays, or during the exam period
• See all information regarding Cocky’s Caravan

Student Government and Student Organizations
803-777-2659
sastgov@mailbox.sc.edu
227 Russell House

Code of Behavior

• Also called “Code of Conduct”
• Applies to all students at the University
• Outlines expectations for student behavior regardless of the location of the alleged offense

Code of Conduct

• Applies to all students at the University
  
• Outlines expectations for student behavior regardless of the location of the alleged offense
  

Community Service

• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Concerts

• Carolina Productions works to have campus-wide programming such as movies, concerts, cultural awareness, and speakers

Conference - Diversity and Leadership

• Student Leadership and Diversity conference information
• Leadership programs

Leadership Programs
803-777-7130
saleader@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Co-Ops

• Cooperative Education (or co-op) is a program designed to enhance the learning experience of participants by allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world work environments

Counseling

• Counseling: What it’s all about?
• Support groups and self-help resources
• FAQ with the Counseling and Human Development Center

Diversity Education

• List of diversity initiatives
• Schedule for the office’s programs
• Organizations you can be a part of that promote diversity

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
803-777-7716
saomsa@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Diversity Organizations

• SALA, SAVVY, NAACP, EMPOWER, BOND, BGLSA, and AAAS are all under the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
803-777-7716
saomsa@mailbox.sc.edu
112  Russell House

Doctor

• Call the Health Center
• After Hours information

Eating Disorder

• Eating disorders and problems associated with eating and body image have been an ongoing and growing issue among college students and in society in general

Employment

• The Career Center has drop-in hours between 1-4pm on Monday-Friday
• Job search information is available as well as dates for job fairs and additional online resources
• The University of South Carolina employment

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

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

Engineering and Computing Community

• Opportunity for Engineering and Computing students to live together
• Apply to live here!

Events

• Carolina Productions works to have campus-wide programming such as movies, concerts, cultural awareness, and speakers

Carolina Productions
803-777-7130
sacp@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Exercise

• Group fitness provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out and appropriate for helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. 
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Exercise and Fitness

• Group fitness provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out and appropriate for helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. 
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Exercise Consultations

• See exercise consultation information here
• For additional information or to schedule an exercise consultation, contact Campus Wellness at 576-9393 (for students) or 777-6518 (for faculty/staff).

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

FAFSA

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  
• Necessary to apply for federal financial aid at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
  
• You must complete a new FAFSA every year.
  

Faith

• Religious organizations are listed on the Student Organization website
• Carolinafaith.com
• Department of Student Life – Campus ministries

Family Planning

• Information and resources on family planning
• Title X: America’s Family Planning Program

Farmers Market

• A convenient way for USC students, faculty and staff to shop for fresh, healthy, locally grown products
• Open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Russell House between the gates on Greene St.
• The Healthy Carolina Farmers Market is co-sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and University of South Carolina Student Government.
• Vendor List

First Year Pre-Law Community

• Live with peers who are interested in the same field
• Gain interactions with legal professionals
• Apply to live in this community

Fit walk paths

• Walking paths around the Columbia Campus
• View walking paths (and distances) across campus

Fitness

• Group fitness provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out and appropriate for helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. 
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Fitness Buddies

• Online networking tool created to help you and your Fitness Buddy reach established fitness goals through encouragement and companionship.
• Create a profile and find people in the Carolina Community who are looking for exercise partners too!

Flu

• See flu announcements here
• Students: Please call the Student Health Center at 803-777-3658.

French House

• Gain interactions with students who are taking French course or are majoring in French
• Apply to live in this community

Freshman send-off

• Incoming freshmen meet other incoming freshmen, parents meet other parents, alumni trade stories of their time at Carolina, and everyone celebrates their Carolina connection at a Freshmen Send-Off.
• This summer’s Freshmen Send-Off parties stretch from Atlanta to Boston, and from Charleston to Philadelphia. Thirteen events are planned from July 18 through August 9.

Parents Programs
1-800-868-6752
scparents@sc.edu
112 Russell House

General Medicine

• Call for appointments: 803-777-3175
• Students may consult with members of the full-time medical staff which consists of primary care physicians and certified nurse practitioners.

Get Involved

• Student organization listings
• Defining “Involvement”

Student Government and Student Organizations
803-777-2659
sastgov@mailbox.sc.edu
227 Russell House

Graduate School Information

• View the programs offered
• Join the grad school listserv
• View the grad school bulletin

Greek Life Involvement

• Greek Life home page
• There are 34 diverse fraternities and sororities at Carolina, involving 3,700 students, representing 19% of the undergraduate population.
• Cornerstones of Greek Life

Greek Life
Contact Greek Life
115 Russell House

Green Learning Community

• Gain interactions with students who are wanting to live and advocate for a more sustainable life

Group Exercise

• Group fitness provides a motivating atmosphere that is conducive to working out and appropriate for helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. 
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Health-Sexual

• SHVP provides a range of services for students on issues surrounding sexual health, sexual assault, relationship violence and hate crimes. 24-Hour Crisis Assistance is also available by calling the USC Police Department dispatcher at (803) 777-4215. The dispatcher can put you in contact with the on-call advocate from Sexual Health & Violence Prevention.
• SHARE Peers is a group of peer educators who are trained in providing information regarding interpersonal violence prevention e.g. sexual assault, relationship violence and, stalking while examining the impact of violence within the University of South Carolina

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Sexual Health & Violence Prevention
803-777-8248
Thomson Student Health Center

Healthy Carolina Community

• Encourages the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit
• Apply to live in this community

Healthy Cooking

• Columbia’s cooking! Programming
• Taught by dietitians, our classes show you the why's and how's of cooking delicious meals with a healthy twist. 
• Healthy Cooking techniques

Healthy Habits

• News articles addressing healthy living
• Join the Healthy Carolina Listserv

Honor Code

• Any student who violates this Honor Code or who knowingly assists another to violate this Honor Code shall be subject to discipline

Housing

• Undergraduate Housing information
• Virtual Tour of University Housing
• Maintenance requests? Contact FIXX at 803-777-FIXX

Housing-Engineering and Computing Community

• Opportunity for Engineering and Computing students to meet faculty in their field, experience the lab environment and gain interaction with alumni

Housing-French

• Gain interactions with students who are taking French course or are majoring in French
• Gain Student-Faculty Interaction
• Enjoy French cultural events

Housing-Green Community

• Gain interactions with students who are wanting to live and advocate for a more sustainable life
• Attend community dinners
• Field trips to places of interest
• Apply online

Housing-Healthy Carolina Community

• Encourages the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind, and spirit
• Participate in programs and activities
• Network with experts in a variety of health-related fields

Housing-International Community

• Meet students from all over the world
• World food and trivia nights
• Mall and Wal-Mart carpools
• Community service projects

Housing-Journalism Community

• Increased interaction with SMCJ faculty and staff
• Mentoring program
• Common courses with residents

Housing-Pre-Med

• Provides exposure to health care experiences
• Faculty involvement in a residential community
• Lecture series, panel discussions, study groups, field trips and social programs

Housing-Transfer Students

• Welcomes transfer students from South Carolina’s technical college system
• Access a wide range of academic and personal support programs
• Become acclimated to the campus

Immigration

• To enter and settle in a country or region to which you are not native
• Encourages you to send questions to iss@sc.edu or schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling (803) 777-7461

International Programs
(803) 777-7461
intlprog@sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

International Student Employment

• As a benefit of F-1 and J-1 visa status, students are allowed to work on-campus for up to 20 hours during the fall and spring semesters and up to 40 hours during summer and other school breaks

International Student Services
(803) 777-7461
iss@sc.edu
James F. Byrnes Building

Internships

• Available to students of all majors and class levels
• May be paid or voluntary
• Available year-round, usually during the summer or part-time during the school year

Intramural sports

• Basic guidelines for intramural sports
• Sport rules
• FAQ on intramural sports

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Involvement-Club

• Student organization listings
• Defining “Involvement”

Student Government and Student Organizations
803-777-2659
sastgov@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Involvement-Greek Life

• Greek Life home page
• There are 34 diverse fraternities and sororities at Carolina, involving 3,700 students, representing 19% of the undergraduate population.
• Cornerstones of Greek Life

Involvement-Student Organization

• Student organization listings
• Defining “Involvement”

Job Search

• The Career Center has drop-in hours between 1-4pm on Monday-Friday
• Job search information is available as well as dates for job fairs and additional online resources
• Resources to assist you with interviewing and planning your job search
•  The University of South Carolina employment

• Leadership programs provide programs and services that will enhance student involvement, aid in personal and leadership development of students, and encourage students to seek their full potential.
• Annual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference

Leadership Programs
803-777-7130
saleader@mailbox.sc.edu

Leadership Resources

• Leadership programs provide programs and services that will enhance student involvement, aid in personal and leadership development of students, and encourage students to seek their full potential.
• Annual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference
• Leadership resource center

Leadership Programs
803-777-7130
saleader@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Learning Communities

• Provides students with the opportunity to live in an environment that promotes diversity, embraces excellence, encourages insightful faculty-student interaction and works to develop a strong sense of community

University Housing
803-777-4290
housing@sc.edu
McBryde A

Legal Residency

• University of South Carolina is required by state law to determine the resident classification of applicants
• Information about establishing your legal residency here

Living and Learning Community

• Provides students with the opportunity to live in an environment that promotes diversity, embraces excellence, encourages insightful faculty-student interaction and works to develop a strong sense of community

Managing your stress

• Assisting students with managing their stress levels by providing massage therapy, biofeedback services, relaxation podcasts, self-hypnosis and support groups

Minority Scholarships

• Opportunities to gain additional aid in paying for college
• Additional OMSA resources

MLK Day of Service

• On the third Monday every January, Americans across the country celebrate the national holiday honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• As of August 23rd, 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, which expanded the mission of the holiday as a day of community service, interracial cooperation, and youth anti-violence initiatives.
• If you are interested in participating in the planning process of the MLK Day of Service, please contact Michelle Peer at mpeer@mailbox.sc.edu.

Community Service Programs
803-777-7131
Suite 227 Russell House

MyStudentBody

• All degree seeking students under the age of 23 are required to complete the alcohol module of myStudentBody.com prior to spring registration
• Addresses key issues while educating students about the health-related consequences associated with high-risk personal behaviors

Nutrition

• Nutrition tips for healthy living
• Scroll down this page to see Nutrition resources

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Off-Campus Housing

• View Rental properties, Housing for sale, and message boards from Off-Campus Housing site
• Off-Campus Student resources
• Off-Campus student programs

Outdoor Recreation

• Climbing wall events
• Adventure trips based on novice/beginner skill levels
• Bicycle programs
• Please call ahead at 803-576-9397 or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Office if you have any questions

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Parents visiting Columbia

• Events such as parents weekend, move-in day, orientation, and freshman send-offs
• Information you should have to visit Columbia

Parents' Weekend

• Parents Association receives monthly e-newsletters and other important e-mail communication from the University of South Carolina
• Frequently Asked Questions about Parents’ Weekend
• Call the Parents Assistance Line at 1-800-868-6752

Peer Leadership

• Peer leadership defined
• Opportunities to become a peer leader

Pharmacy

• Provides prescription and over-the-counter medications at competitive prices. Pharmacists will fill prescriptions from outside physicians and will bill insurance companies
• Customers of the University of South Carolina’s Thomson Student Health Center pharmacy now have access to free parking in the adjacent Bull Street parking garage.

Physical Therapy

• The physical therapy department is housed within the Thomson Student Health Center's General Medicine Center
• Physical therapy techniques include therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization, and range of motion exercises, therapeutic massage, ergonomic approaches and gait training.
• For appointments, call (803) 777-6894

Pre-Law Housing

• Provides exposure to law experiences
• Faculty involvement in a residential community
• Job-shadowing and internship opportunities

Pre-Med Community

• Provides exposure to health care experiences
• Faculty involvement in a residential community
• Lecture series, panel discussions, study groups, field trips and social programs

Recreation

• Fitness, Group Exercise (GX), Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Residence Hall Activities

• Programming in the residence halls are conducted through the Residence Hall Association (RHA)
• Advocacy for on-campus students
• Sustainable, social and educational programming

Service

• Serving the community is possible in many ways including service-learning programs, community service programs, and the Carolina Service Council
• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Community Service Programs
803-777-7131
Suite 227 Russell House

Service Learning
servicelearning@sc.edu

Service hours

• Serving the community is possible in many ways including service-learning programs, community service programs, and the Carolina Service Council
• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Community Service Programs
803-777-7131
Suite 227 Russell House

Service Learning
servicelearning@sc.edu

Service opportunities

• Serving the community is possible in many ways including service-learning programs, community service programs, and the Carolina Service Council
• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Community Service Programs
803-777-7131
Suite 227 Russell House

Service Learning
servicelearning@sc.edu

Sexual Health

• SHVP provides a range of services for students on issues surrounding sexual health, sexual assault, relationship violence and hate crimes. 24-Hour Crisis Assistance is also available by calling the USC Police Department dispatcher at (803) 777-4215. The dispatcher can put you in contact with the on-call advocate from Sexual Health & Violence Prevention.
• SHARE Peers is a group of peer educators who are trained in providing information regarding interpersonal violence prevention e.g. sexual assault, relationship violence and, stalking while examining the impact of violence within the University of South Carolina community.

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Sexual Health & Violence Prevention
803-777-8248
Thomson Student Health Center

Sexual Orientation

• BGLSA is a social organization that provides support and social interaction for the gay, lesbian and bisexual population and educates the University community
• Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Sexual Orientation Resources
• Answers to your Sexual orientation questions

Sick

• Call the Health Center
• After Hours information

Smoking

• Tobacco in the news
• Resources to help quit
• USC fact sheet about smoking

Spiritual needs

• Religious organizations are listed on the Student Organization website
• Carolinafaith.com
• Department of Student Life - Campus ministries

Carolina Campus Ministries
See Index of Contacts here

Sport clubs

• Sport Club membership is open to all University of South Carolina-Columbia students, faculty and staff.
• If you are interested in learning more about a specific club, contact the Office of Campus Recreation at (803) 576-9375.

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Spring Break

• Alternative Breaks give the opportunity to use your fall or spring breaks to serve communities in many different areas
• See future alternative break information

Staying Healthy

• Fitness, Group Exercise (GX), Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs
• View the Strength and Conditioning opportunities
• Weight room orientation allows you to learn about cardio fitness and resistance training, develop a personalized workout, and have any questions answered.

Stress Management

• Assisting students with managing their stress levels by providing massage therapy, biofeedback services, relaxation podcasts, self-hypnosis and support groups

Campus Recreation
803-576-9375
campusrec@sc.edu
Strom and Blatt

Campus Wellness Promotion
803-576-9393

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

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Student Leadership

• Leadership programs provide programs and services that will enhance student involvement, aid in personal and leadership development of students, and encourage students to seek their full potential.
• Annual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference

Leadership Programs
803-777-7130
saleader@mailbox.sc.edu
112 Russell House

Television-SGTV

Student Gamecock Television (SGTV) is a student run cable channel airing on campus cable channel 4. The station's goal is to offer educational opportunities to USC Students and provide entertaining and informative programming to the campus community.

Tobacco Use

• Tobacco in the news
• Resources to help quit
• USC fact sheet about smoking

Undergraduate Housing

• Undergraduate Housing information
• Virtual Tour of University Housing
• Maintenance requests? Contact FIXX at 803-777-FIXX

University Housing

• Undergraduate Housing information
• Virtual Tour of University Housing
• Maintenance requests? Contact FIXX at 803-777-FIXX

Violence Prevention

• SHVP provides a range of services for students on issues surrounding sexual health, sexual assault, relationship violence and hate crimes. 24-Hour Crisis Assistance is also available by calling the USC Police Department dispatcher at (803) 777-4215. The dispatcher can put you in contact with the on-call advocate from Sexual Health & Violence Prevention.
• SHARE Peers is a group of peer educators who are trained in providing information regarding interpersonal violence prevention e.g. sexual assault, relationship violence and, stalking while examining the impact of violence within the University of South Carolina community.

Virtual Tour

• Virtual tour of the University
• Tour the President’s House
• University Housing Tours

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

Visa Information

• Student visas are needed to study or work in the USA if you are an international student
• Assists in the process of obtaining F1 and J1 student visas

International Programs
803-777-7461
intlprog@sc.edu

Visit - Campus

• Scheduling tips and important dates
• Virtual tour of the University
• Tour the President’s House
• University Housing Tours

Visiting USC

• Scheduling tips and important dates
• Virtual tour of the University
• Tour the President’s House
• University Housing Tours

Parents Programs
1-800-868-6752
scparents@sc.edu
112 Russell House

Volunteer hours

• Serving the community is possible in many ways including service-learning programs, community service programs, and the Carolina Service Council
• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Volunteering

• Serving the community is possible in many ways including service-learning programs, community service programs, and the Carolina Service Council
• Look at current community service needs
• Service Saturday information
• MLK Day of Service information

Community Service Programs
803-777-7131
227 Russell House

Walking paths

• Walking paths around the Columbia Campus
• View walking paths (and distances) across campus

Healthy Carolina
803-777-4752
McBryde F

Walking programs

• Walking paths around the Columbia Campus
• View walking paths (and distances) across campus

Women's Care-Health

• The staff at Women’s Care is here to assist you in becoming a smart health consumer so that you can be successful during your academic career and beyond.
• Appointments, infection education, specialized care, and family planning services are available

Women's Mentor Network

• WMN pairs female faculty, staff, and graduate assistants with undergraduate women who are interested in the same academic area or career path
• Women’s resources at USC

Work-Study

• Provides funds for part-time jobs which allow students to earn money needed to pay for educational expenses

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