Parents Weekend 2011 will be held Sept. 23-25. Registration will begin on May 30 and end on Sept. 2. More information will be available soon!

NEW! Monthly tips for parents -- March

The Parents Calendar and Handbook 2010-2011 is available! View it online or send us an e-mail with your name and mailing address to request a copy. 

Read the March issue of the parent e-newsletter.

Learn more about health and wellness at Carolina in the spring 2011 issue of the Carolina Ties parents newsletter.

We encourage all parents to have a talk with their students about healthy decision-making. Read Talking Points to learn more.

Is your student new at Carolina this spring? Welcome to the Carolina family! Make sure to sign up for the Parents Association. It's the best way for parents and families to stay connected to the University!

AlcoholEdu® requirement. All incoming students under the age of 23 who are new to the University of South Carolina Columbia campus are required to complete AlcoholEdu® for College to educate students about alcohol and its effects on the mind and body. Parents can take the AlcoholEdu® course, and it’s a great way to encourage more discussion about the risks and consequences of alcohol and other drugs. Parents should log in here, and should enter 10P218663PARENT in the new user log-in field to create an account. Learn more>>

UNIVERSITY NEWS UPDATES

Flu shot information for students

Master schedule for spring 2011 classes

Gamecocks win national championship in baseball!

Crime alert: Columbia police urge caution in Five Points

Does your student need to purchase a parking permit for the spring semester?

Stay updated on all the latest news from Carolina.

Spring 2011 academic calendar

The University of South Carolina is participating in the Federal Direct Loan Program, ensuring a secure source of federal education loans for students and their families. Read more>>

Stay informed: facts about the H1N1 flu

Learn more about the University's emergency preparedness plans.