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Guide to University Life
777-4111
www.carolinaalumni.org/
Linking past to future, connecting today's leaders with tomorrow's, providing
the pathway home...this has been the mission of the Carolina Alumni Association
for nearly one hundred sixty years. The relationship begins with students,
and student members comprise the largest student membership organization on
campus.
The Association's mission is to insure that every alumna and alumnus is
informed, involved and committed to the success of the University. Through
a variety of innovative programs, activities and services, the Association
reaches out to alumni around the globe.
The Greater University of South Carolina Alumni Association is a
not-for-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization chartered by the South Carolina
Secretary of State and self-governed by an elected Board of Governors. The
mailing address is Carolina Alumni Association, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, South Carolina 29208.
Garnet Circle
The Association sponsors the student leadership organization, Garnet Circle
Student Alumni Council, as a link between alumni and current students.
Garnet Circle is revered as an organization that attracts some of the
University's most capable, active student leaders. All prospective Garnet
Circle members are required to complete an application and participate in an
interview with Association staff and current Garnet Circle members.
Membership
Active members, including students, are those who have paid dues to the
Carolina Alumni Association in amounts set by the Association's Board of
Governors.
Reunions
The Association invites graduates back to campus on significant
anniversaries, both at Homecoming and for reunions. Carolina memories are
rekindled and class members are invited to contribute to a class gift.
Scholarships
Three academic merit award programs are proudly sponsored and funded by the
Association and the contributions of its members. Awards are made to
entering University freshmen, and application deadlines vary with the award
program.
The Office of Annual Giving Programs is honored to be an
integral part of Carolina’s success. The Carolina Fund encompasses a variety of
components, all of which strive to ensure that our students, faculty and staff
are provided with the best resources available.
Carolina Callers
The Carolina Callers
come from a myriad of colleges and schools and possess a great passion for USC,
and have become one of the most popular on campus jobs. These students help
secure over $1.2 million annually for scholarships, University Libraries, and
academic departments. Our state-of-the-art call center allows our students to
contact alumni, friends, parents and graduating seniors on a year-round basis.
Dollars generated through the call center help provide what tuition and state
support do not. We count on alumni to play a pivotal role in the current and
future success of the University of South Carolina. Join the Carolina Caller
team by calling 777-4705 or visiting
www.sc.edu/carolinacallers.
Family Fund
The faculty and staff
campaign at the University of South Carolina, known as the Family Fund, is one
of the nation’s top campaigns of its kind. The 28 year old campaign boasts more
than 150 volunteers from across the eight USC campuses. This $2 million dollar a
year campaign assists student scholarships, programs, and initiatives, while
also supporting faculty and staff programs that enrich professional careers
through philanthropy.
Parents Fund
By contacting parents
of current undergraduates we are able to gauge the interest of parents who go
above and beyond to ensure their son/daughter’s academic success. We ask parents
to help fund academic resources not covered by tuition. Annual Giving works
closely with the Office of Parents Programs to accomplish our fundraising goals.
Reunions
The 50th
reunions are a significant time for many graduates. These monumental
achievements are highlighted with a class gift campaign and include festivities
during Homecoming. The reunion gift committees personally contact former
classmates, some of whom they have not spoken with in decades. Carolina memories
are rekindled and a monetary commitment is secured on behalf of their reunion
class.
SEC G.O.L.D.
Challenge
Graduates Of the Last
Decade (1998-2007) compete against alumni from other southeastern conference
universities in the SEC G.O.L.D. Challenge to determine who earns
bragging rights as the southeast’s most supportive alumni. This competition is
based on participation, so no matter the size of the gift, the participations is
what counts. You can find out more about this year-long campaign by visiting the
G.O.L.D. Challenge online at
www.secchallenge.org.
Senior Gift
The Senior Gift provides graduating seniors with their first opportunity to
thank the University of South Carolina, professors and others who made a
difference to them. Seniors have the opportunity to leave their legacy at
Carolina
by making a gift
in honor of their graduating class. No matter the size
of the gift, participation is what counts.
Alumni gifts benefit
students and prove alumni are honored to have a lasting relationship with the
University of South Carolina. Whether alumni make a commitment to their Reunion
class, one of our fourteen schools or colleges, or to the Carolina Fund, they make the USC family proud. Visit the Office of Annual Giving Programs
on-line at
www.sc.edu/annualgiving.
For more information
on Annual Giving Programs please contact Lola Mauer, Director of Annual Giving
Programs, at 803-777-4092 or
lmauer@mailbox.sc.edu.
Any student who has paid the University fee is eligible to obtain tickets to varsity
athletic events without an extra charge. Ticket distribution is done in the weeks prior to
each event. Those students who have not paid the University Fee may purchase tickets
directly from the Athletic Department once tickets are made available to the general
public. For more detailed information about places and times of distribution please
contact the Ticket Office at 777-4274.
Students are obligated to complete all assigned work promptly, to attend class
regularly, and to participate in whatever class discussion may occur.
Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether
excused or unexcused, is excessive and the instructor may choose to exact a
grade penalty for such absences.
The instructor's attendance policy should be ascertained by the student at
the beginning of the semester. It is of particular importance that a
student who anticipates absences in excess of 10 percent of the scheduled class
sessions receive prior approval from the instructor before the last day to
change schedule as published in the Master Schedule of Classes.
It must be emphasized that the "10 percent rule" stated above applies to both
excused and unexcused absences. Faculty members should notify classes
specifically of the attendance policy which they intend to follow in each class.
For banking convenience automated teller machines are located on campus behind the Russell
House. In addition, several tellers from these and other banks are located around campus
and in Five Points.
The BellSouth University of South Carolina Business Center is located in the main
concourse of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Designed to assist traveling business
professionals, the Business Center affords the opportunity to check e-mail, receive or
send a fax, host a meeting, or simply to relax between connections. Bring your laptop or
utilize one of the Center’s computer workstations. The Center is open to traveling
business professionals and USC faculty, staff, and students from 9 - 6, Monday - Friday.
Contact the Business Center at (803)822-0709.
The Career Center, located on the sixth floor of the H. William Close Building, offers
career development services to USC students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The staff assists
students in discovering interests, personality characteristics, values, goals, and
abilities, and in using them to identify a career direction, select a major, and prepare
for job search. Students can utilize career assessments and computer assisted career
guidance systems to help them make good career decisions. They can research career fields
and employers through the comprehensive Career Library.
Part-time employment programs are available which
assist students in finding career-related work experience and in earning extra money.
Opportunities are available through Cooperative Education, the Career Internship Program,
part-time job listings, and summer job listings. CareerView allows students to follow and
observe professionals in the work place to get a firsthand view of careers which hold
particular interest for them.
Full-time employment programs assist students in
initial contact with employers. Over 500 employers interview students through the
on-campus recruiting program. Hundreds more post individual jobs or use
CareerLink, a resume referral service, to identify qualified candidates.
For more information regarding the Career Center,
call 777-7280 or visit the Career Center home page at the following address:
http://sc.edu/career.
Home to USC’s men’s and women’s basketball teams from 1972-2002,
the Coliseum seats 12,401 people and has brought a variety of special events to
Gamecock Country, such as Clint Black and Garth Brooks, keeping USC and its
community busy throughout the year.
The CarolinaCard,
is your permanent student ID plus a flexible spending declining balance card
with two accounts. One account is strictly for Carolina Dining purchases. The
other "general" account is for all other purchases you make across campus with
your CarolinaCard. Each time you make a purchase, the amount of the purchase is
deducted from your accounts’ balance.
For more information contact the CarolinaCard office at (803) 777-1708 or
visit them on-line at http://carolinacard.sc.edu
for a complete listing of locations that accept the Carolina Card.
Carolina Productions (CP) is the student-run programming organization for the
University of South Carolina. Carolina Productions sponsors a variety of diverse
programs ranging from social to educational and cultural events for the USC
community. The organization is comprised of seven student commissions that
include Cinematic Arts, Cultural Awareness, Concert, Homecoming, Ideas and
Issues, Special Programs, and Traditional Events. Any student
can work with one or more of the commissions in a variety of roles and
positions. Additionally, there are opportunities for students to gain valuable
leadership skills by serving as an Executive Council member or Cabinet member.
Carolina Productions is a great opportunity for all USC students to have a voice
in the types of programs and entertainment they want on campus. The organization
meets once a week and any student can attend. Carolina Productions is located in
the Russell House Program Office, Suite 227. Please contact them at 777-7130.
http://cp.sc.edu
The Colonial Life Arena, with a seating
capacity of nearly 18,000 for basketball and 19,000 for other events, is
the crown jewel of USC, Columbia, the Midlands and the entire state of South
Carolina. Not only will The Colonial Life Arenabe the largest arena in the state,
it is the 10th-largest on-campus basketball facility in
the nation and the fourth largest in the Southeastern Conference.
The Office of Community Service Programs exists to promote service and
service-learning at the University of South Carolina. The office maintains a
database of over 200 nonprofit agencies in the Columbia area, houses nine
student service organizations, creates service projects for students, provides
faculty with syllabi and grants for integrating service within their classes,
and actively promotes awareness of needs and social issues in the greater
Columbia area. For more information on how you can serve and learn, contact the
office in Suite 227 of the Russell House, (803)777-7130.
Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union provides a complete range of financial services
to students, staff, and faculty of the University of South Carolina. Your credit union
membership entitles you to benefits and privileges beyond those offered by most financial
institutions. Credit Unions differ from banks in one basic way. There are no credit union
customers - only members/owners. Services include a variety of savings, checking , and
loan options. Also available is free 24-hour account access via our web site at
www.carolina.org. The Credit Union has two locations; one at 710 Pulaski Street,
and another at 4480 Rosewood Drive. Drop by or call
803-227-5555 or toll-free 1-800-476-5861with any questions.
Gamecock Resident Information Network (GRIN) allows all on-campus students (with the
exception of Carolina Gardens) access to the USC Network. Students can access the USC
mainframe for library card catalogs, e-mail, and the Internet. Data connections are
requested on VIP under the technology tab. For more information, please see the GRIN web
site at www.sc.edu/grin or call 777-1800.
Carolina Dining Services provides campus with 21 dining facilities in eleven locations on
campus. American, Mexican, and Italian are a few of the many dining options available.
Check out the website,
http://www.sc.edu/dining/main.html, for more information or call 777-4161.
The Office of Student Disability Services provides services and accommodations to meet
the varying needs of students with disability-related concerns at the University in
accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This office is located in Room 106 of LeConte College. Students with disabilities should call
Student Disability Services at 777-6142.
A variety of fitness opportunities are available for students, faculty, and staff through
campus recreation fitness programs. The most popular and fastest growing is the organized
aerobics program. Many classes are offered each semester, ranging from step and high/low
to slide and resistance training. Students can also learn to become certified aerobics
instructors. A primary goal of the program is to enhance the lifelong fitness pursuits of
the USC community. Job opportunities are available for USC students each semester.
Student
Health Services is here at the University of South Carolina for only one
reason...YOU, the student. Student Health Services
provides accessible, convenient, high quality, low cost health care. The Student
Health Services health care team is sincerely interested in your health, and
wants to be your partner in wellness.
Student Health Services
provides on-campus medical, mental health, ancillary, and health and wellness
services for students. Services include (1) ambulatory primary care at clinics
and ancillary services located at the nationally accredited Thomson Student
Health Center; (2) a comprehensive array of counseling, testing, and
psychological and psychiatric services available at the nationally accredited
Counseling and Human Development Center; and (3) a wide variety of
wellness-oriented programs and educational services offered by the
nationally accredited Health & Wellness Programs
through the Office for Campus Wellness and
the Office for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention. Additional
information on these organizations is provided below. Students are encouraged to
visit the various Student Health Services Web sites for additional information
on Student Health Services clinics, services and programs.
Eligibility, Confidentiality, and Cost
All USC Columbia campus students admitted to degree programs and enrolled in
classes are eligible to use Student Health Services clinics and services and to
participate in its various programs.
· Eligibility verification is required, and students presenting for care should
bring their student ID or other picture ID card. Student Health Services has no
authority to excuse students from classes for health-related reasons.
· Excuses are a matter between students and the concerned faculty member. Visit
validation slips will be provided upon the student’s request.
Medical and personal
information disclosed to Student Health Services providers will be treated as
privileged and confidential in accordance with
applicable law. Student Health Services will not release
information without the express consent of the patient, unless required by law,
or by the need to protect the welfare of the patient or
others .
Students are
responsible for payment of all health care related fees and charges
incurred either at Student Health facilities
or other locations.
Use of
TSHC or CHDC can
significantly reduce health care costs for students.
Student Health
Services clinics and services fees are generally lower than those charged by
community providers. Unless a medical emergency exists, students should
initially seek care at the Thomson Student Health Center (TSHC) or the
Counseling and Human Development Center (CHDC).
There
are no charges for provider visits at the TSHC or CHDC for
most full-time students and other students who pay the Health Fee portion of the
University Fee. Students who have not paid the Health Fee are charged a
fee-for-service for provider visits.
· All patients are charged at student rates for certain procedures and ancillary
services such as minor surgery, lab tests, x-rays, and prescriptions.
· Students who need specialty care, hospitalization, or other healthcare or
services not available at the TSHC or CHDC, will be referred to community
providers of their choice. Payment of community provider charges is the
student’s responsibility. Given the high cost of health care, all students are
encouraged to carry health insurance coverage.
Health Insurance
Payment for health care is the student’s responsibility, and it can be
expensive.
Student Health Services does not offer all health services that students may
need. A costly health care episode can interfere with your ability
to meet your educational goals. It is strongly recommended that all students be
covered by adequate health insurance. USC requires all international students to
be covered by an appropriate health insurance plan.
Health Insurance
Coverage: Student Health Services recommends that you check with your
parents/guardians, insurance agent, employer, or managed care organization to
determine your coverage status while you attend the University of South
Carolina. If you are enrolled in an HMO, or other managed care plan, review
their rules on how the plan provides health care when you are away at school and
cannot reasonably access network providers or “gatekeepers”. Determine if your
plan will reimburse you for services provided by Student Health Services.
Be sure to have health insurance cards and other key information with you at all
times.
Student Health Insurance Plan:
Students who need health insurance coverage should consider purchasing coverage
under the USC-sponsored student health insurance plan. Most students enrolled in
degree programs and in good academic standing are eligible to purchase this
plan. Spouses and dependent children of eligible students can also be covered.
The USC-sponsored plan meets the international student health insurance coverage
requirement.
Open enrollment periods are at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
The health insurance plan
sponsored by USC is also used by six other state colleges and universities in
South Carolina. It is designed to supplement primary care services available to
students through USC’s Student Health Services. Unless an exception applies,
covered students must initially present for care at Student Health Services.
Most care and services provided by Student Health are
covered at 100 percent. Referrals to network or other community
providers are issued for specialty care, hospitalization, and other health needs
not available at Student Health. The student plan provides sound, economical
coverage, with benefits designed to meet the health care needs of most
university students.
USC
sponsors the health insurance plan. It does not sell, administer, or receive any
income from the sponsored plan. All questions and inquiries concerning the plan
should be directed to the
General Agent . Visit their website at www.studentinsurance.com.
Health Insurance Cautions:
The USC sponsored plan
does have deductibles, co-payments and coverage and benefit limitations.
Provisions such as these are common, in various forms, to most health insurance
plans. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the plan prior to
making a purchase decision.
If you currently have an illness, injury or other medical condition that needs
treatment, or you have received medical treatment within the past six months,
you
probably have a pre-existing condition. Medical conditions
that are eligible for coverage under the USC-sponsored plan,
but determined to be pre-existing, are not eligible for benefits until you have
been continuously covered under the plan for twelve (12) months. Covered illness
or injury that
initially presents or
occurs after the effective date of coverage
will normally be eligible for benefits.
Students with pre-existing conditions,
such as chronic or recent illness or injury, should carefully compare plan
coverages and review options prior to switching from their current plan to the
student health plan.
Students with pre-existing conditions who must terminate coverage under their
current health plan
should discuss their situation with their current insurance carrier or agent,
and consider available continuation of coverage or conversion options, such as
COBRA, if
they wish to
remain covered for their pre-existing condition.
Emergency Coverage Plan: All
students who pay the University Health Fee are automatically covered by an
Accident and Illness emergency care supplemental insurance plan (the A&I Plan).
The A&I Plan is designed to supplement other health insurance coverage carried
by the student. The A&I Plan reimburses students up to $500 for out-of-pocket
costs, such as deductibles and co-payments, associated with treatment of true
medical emergencies.
Need More Information
Concerning Student Health Services?
You
can find
extensive information concerning
Student Health Services,
health information, health insurance and
other useful links at the Student Health Services website,
www.sa.sc.edu/tshc/thomson.htm.
A Final Word:
Your Student Health Services office is here to help you avoid potential health
problems as well as provide care and treatment in the event of sickness and
injury. Again, we are sincerely interested in your health and want to be your
partner in wellness. We’ll do our part, and encourage you to do your part. If
you practice good personal hygiene, eat right, study hard, play smart, avoid
risky behaviors, and get
proper rest and exercise, you will be heading in a healthy
direction.
We are here to help you stay on that road.
International Programs for Students, located across from the Horseshoe in Byrnes Building,
Room 123, provides a wide range of services for international students, including pre-arrival
information, orientation programs, immigration advising, personal assistance, and student
programs and activities. The office is staffed by professionals with specialized training
and expertise in working with international students.
Intramural sports represents the structured, competitive side of Campus Recreation. Team
and individual sports are offered in men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions.
Participants must submit a completed entry form and entry fee (when applicable) prior to
the posted entries’ closing date. Entries are taken in room 202 of the Blatt PE
Center. It is advisable to sign up early during the entry period to ensure that you may be
scheduled at a convenient time for your team. All late entries will be accepted on a
space-available basis. Job opportunities such as officiating and scorekeeping exist for
students interested in more than just playing.
The $15 million Ira and Nancy Koger Center for the Arts is USC’s premier arts
facility. The main auditorium features 2,236 seats. The Koger Center showcases the talents
of students, faculty, and community groups, as well as national and international
performers. Students are awarded special rates to many shows. Call 777-5111 for ticket
information.
The Division of Law Enforcement and Safety operates Vehicle Management and Parking
Services, Law Enforcement Services and the University Police Department. The
University Police Department is located at 1501 Senate Street. Any on-campus safety questions or crime reports
should be reported to 777-4215, or if it is an emergency, call 911. Off-campus safety and
crime reports should be reported to local authorities.
The mission of Leadership Programs is to provide services designed to enhance
the quality of student involvement, aid in the personal and leadership
development of students, and encourage students to seek their full potential
through workshops, conferences, on-call organizational and leadership
consultation, leadership recognition, special population programs, and
leadership resources.
Programs and services offered include the Emerging Leaders Program, the
Student Leadership & Diversity Conference, Leadership Awards, TOAST the LEAD
Retreat, Leadership Resource Center, Leadership Speaker's Bureau, and Gamecock
Leadership Society. For more information about these and other programs and
services, contact Leadership Programs at (803)777-7130, or stop by the Office
of Student Involvement and Leadership in Russell House 227.
Thomas Cooper Library - Located on Greene Street next door to the Russell House
(777-4866). Cooper Library is the main library at USC. The collection contains over 2.6
million volumes, 3.6 million microfilm volumes and 14,000 serial titles. The online
catalog and many web-based resources are available both in the library and from offices
and residence halls on the Columbia campus. Assistance using the library is available at
the Reference Desk on the Main Level of the library. Special sections located in Thomas
Cooper Library include the Science Library (Level 4), Education Collection (Level 5),
Government Documents & Microforms (Level 5), Map Library (Level 5), Browsing
Collection (Main Level) and the Rare Book Room (Mezzanine). The loan period is usually
four weeks, with a few exceptions. Renewals are possible as long as there are no holds.
Renewals may be made at circulation or via email. All materials are subject to recall. A
computer lab with over 100 machines is located on Level 5. For specific information or
tour availability, contact the Library or visit the University Libraries web site at http://www.sc.edu/library.
South Caroliniana Library - Located on the Horseshoe (777-3132). Extensive
collections of manuscripts and published materials related to South Carolina’s
history, literature, and culture are housed in this antebellum building constructed in
1840. It was the first separate college library building in the United States and is an
historical landmark.
Business Library - Located in the Darla Moore School of Business (777-6032).
Specialized holdings in the fields of business and economics including reference
materials, periodicals, and books are in the business collection. Annual reports,
stock/bond guides and other loose-leaf financial services are also located in this
library. The library provides access to a variety of business related databases in both
CD-ROM and web accessible formats, including indexes, abstracts, and full text of business
periodicals, company financial data and reports on international business.
Math Library - Located in LeConte College (777-4741). Books and periodicals in pure
and some applied mathematics are housed in this library.
Music Library - Located on the second and third levels of the USC School of Music
(777-5139). The Music Library’s collection includes music scores, more than 30,000
sound recordings in all formats, and over 100 videos and laser discs as well as books,
periodicals and electronic reference materials specific to the field of music.
Richland County Public Library - Columbia’s public library which provides
access to more than 650,000 books and many other materials. The main library is located on
1431 Assembly Street (799-9084). In addition, there are various other branches located in
neighboring communities.
On the corner of Greene and Sumter Streets, this Greek Revival structure was built in 1855
as an auditorium for USC. It is now a theater-in-the-round, staging many
University-sponsored performances. A listing of productions and special events can be
requested by calling 777-2551.
The Russell House University Union Information Center, located in the lobby of the second
floor of the Russell House, operates the campus lost and found. The phone number is
777-3196.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs provides
programs and services in order to help promote an accepting environment, and to
assist in fostering an appreciation for each of our unique human differences.
The office staff members serve as advisors to several
support groups. These organizations are housed in the department and include
the Association of African American Students, National Association for
Advancement of Colored People, Students Associated for Latin America, The Chosen
Gospel Ensemble, The Brothers of Nubian Descent, SAVVY, Minority Assistance Peer
Program, EMPOWER, and Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Straight
Alliance.
If you are interested in additional information, please
come by the office in the Russell House or call 777-7716.
The Off-Campus Housing Service is designed to provide available off-campus housing
information for students. If you are looking for a house to rent, or an
apartment close to USC, please check us out on the web,
http://sa.sc.edu/offcampus.
The Office of Parents Programs provides programs and services for USC parents and students
to help familiarize and integrate them into the Carolina community. The office provides an
outlet for family participation in the education of their college student. Each year the
Office of Parents Programs sponsors the Parents Annual Fund Campaign. Through this
campaign the office sponsors a University-wide project to benefit USC students.
Programs and services include: Parents Weekend -
a special weekend of planned activities for parents and students each fall; the Carolina
Ties - a biannual newsletter sent to all parents of undergraduate students; The Parents
Handbook - a resource for parents that includes the most frequently asked questions, phone
numbers, and basic University information; the Parents Assistance Line (800-868-8752) - a
toll-free phone line available to USC parents with questions about the University; and the
Office of Parents Programs web site at www.sa.sc.edu/stlife/parents/parentshome.html -
up-to-date information about the Office of Parents Programs and links to many other
informative USC sites. You may contact the Office of Parents Programs at (803)777-6688.
The Department Vehicle Management and Parking Services is responsible for the registration
of all vehicles parked on campus and the implementation of all policies and regulations
governing parking on campus. For complete information on campus parking, please contact
the Department of Vehicle Management and Parking Services, 777-5160. The Office of Parking
Services is located at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton Streets in the Pendleton Street
Garage. Please visit us at Vehicle Management and Parking Services on the
University’s main web page at http://www.sc.edu.
As of the Fall 2007 semester, landline phone access in the USC residence
halls will be available only by request and at an additional charge.
Recent research conducted by University Housing found that most students were
using mobile devices for all of the communication needs.
Students who wish to have optional landline telephone access can do so
through VIP. Go to
http://vip.sc.edu and look under the "Technology"
tab for phone services. Voicemail and long-distance plans can also be
purchased online through VIP. If you encounter problems, go the
http://cshelpdesk.csd.sc.edu to place
a help ticket or call 7-1800.
Located on 1st
floor at 1600 Hampton St (corner of Hampton and Pickens Street). The University
Postal Service operates a USPS Contract Station Customer Service Window, 9:00 am
– 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, for the purpose of providing USPS postage
sales and shipping services to the University community and general public, with
the exception of University holidays.
Student Mail Center /
Carolina Underground – Russell House
The Student Mail Center provides mail services to student post office boxes,
postage sales and shipping services via US Postal Service and UPS to the
University community and general public, Monday through Friday with exception of
University holidays:
Postage sales / Shipping
Services
M-F 9:00 am –
4:00 pm
Student Parcel Pick Up /
Customer Service
Assistance
M-F 9:00
am – 5:00 pm
Mail service to student post
office boxes is provided on a current term basis, beginning the day prior to the
opening of the residence halls and ending on the last day of exams. Students
residing in University Housing residence halls (excluding Cliff and Carolina
Garden Apts.) and the Greek Village are automatically assigned to a campus post
office box following the housing assignment each academic term at a charge of
$20.00 per term. Box assignment and combination information for each current
term is accessed and viewed via the University’s VIP system.
Mail is delivered and
dispatched to the student post office boxes twice daily, Monday through Friday.
All campus post office boxes are single occupancy and are located in the Russell
House in the Carolina Underground (Russell House basement)
University Postal Service
and Student Mail Center accepts mail and parcels for delivery on campus from US
Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Items must be properly addressed as shown
below to avoid delay in receipt.
A delivery notice will be
placed in the student’s box when the item arrives. The delivery notice and
pictured ID are required to claim these articles. Due to the weight and size of
items, shipments are not accepted from motor freight lines.
• USPS (US Postal Service) Mail - A delivery notice will be placed in
your box for accountable mail, parcels, and articles larger in size than what
your box will accommodate. Mail / parcels sent via US Postal Service must only
be addressed to your assigned post office box:
Name
USC Box _________ (5 digit PO Box number)
Columbia, SC 29225-0001
• United Parcel Service
(UPS) / FedEx / DHL – Will not deliver items directly to University Housing
residence halls nor the Greek Village. Items are delivered to Student Mail
Center and must be addressed as follows to avoid delay in receipt:
Name
USC Box _________ (5 digit PO Box number)
Columbia, SC 29225-0001
** Assigned 5 digit PO Box
number must be included in address for these carriers to prepare the delivery
notices to be placed in student mail boxes.
Mail service is provided by
the US Postal Service for Cliff and Carolina Gardens Apartments and requires
proper postage affixed for delivery:
• Cliff Apartments
•Carolina Gardens
Addressee
Name Addressee Name
Cliff
Apts. Carolina Garden Apts
1311
Whaley St. Apt. ___ 101 Pickens St. Apt ___
Columbia, SC
29205 Columbia, SC 29205
Registration for courses will be conducted via VIP, USC's Visual Information
Processing Internet site. Prior to registration, each undergraduate student
will need to be advised in his/her college. For detailed instructions and
general information, visit
http://registrar.sc.edu/html/FrontMatter/registration_info.stm
Many and varied opportunities for religious worship, study, and activity are
provided on the Columbia campus. Ordained chaplains, other University-recognized
religious counselors, and student leaders from various denominations, faiths,
and organizations serve the campus and are available to students as pastors,
mentors, and counselors. Some, the members of the Carolina Campus Ministries,
are professional ministers and directors of religious groups, either housed in
their own centers or using space on campus for their events; others are students
in the University who direct and coordinate activities among their peers.
Activities and events are open to all students.
The Russell House Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Russell House. In
addition to selling books needed for class, the bookstore also sells a variety of desk
supplies, clothing, greeting cards, and other miscellaneous college needs. The Bookstore
also buys back books that will be used in classes the following semester.
Located near the center of campus, the Russell House University Union serves as “the
community center” for the University. The Russell House University Union provides
facilities, services, and programs designed to afford opportunities for social interaction
and leisure activities, that complement the academic experience, enhance personal growth
and development, and provide many of the day-to-day campus life needs of USC students,
faculty, staff, and their guests. For additional information about the Russell House,
contact the Russell House Information Center at 777-3196.
The Department of Vehicle Management operates a shuttle providing free service for
students, faculty, and staff. The Carolina Shuttle operates Monday -
Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Evening Shuttle operates from 6pm to 12:30am.
The system operates during the Fall and Spring semesters, with limited operation
during the summer, reading days, and holidays. Shuttle/Parking maps are
available at Parking Services, the Askus information desk at the Russell House,
and at Vehicle Management.
The Carolina Shuttle System was instituted in 1978 in order to provide inner
campus access to commuters parking on the perimeter of the campus. Commuting
students are encouraged to park in lots located at the Coliseum, Bates Area, and
1600 Hampton then ride the Shuttle to central campus. Any questions or
suggestions concerning the operation of the Carolina Shuttle can be directed to
the Carolina Shuttle Coordinator at 777-1080, or email
shuttle@mailbox.sc.edu .
Located at 1601 St. Julian Place in Middleburg Office Park (777-2717), the
Speech and Hearing Center provides diagnostic and treatment
programs for individuals of all ages with communication disabilities. Committed
to excellence in service, teaching and research, the Center serves to fulfill
its mission to meet the needs of a diverse community with regards to the nature,
prevention, diagnosis, and to treatment of disorders of communication.
A variety of sports clubs are offered to meet the participative needs of students, faculty,
and staff. Sports clubs are registered student organizations. Clubs must be registered in
accordance with the University and Student Government regulations governing student
organizations. Sports clubs are formed by students who share a common interest in a
specific sport. All clubs provide a program of instruction, recreation, and/or competition
in a specific sport or recreational/physical activity. The key to a successful sports club
is student leadership, student input, and student responsibility. As a student-initiated
activity, the members of each club play an important role in determining the scope and
direction of the club. Sports clubs expose students to new activities, continue and
enhance skills already acquired, develop student leadership skills, provide opportunities
for students to develop positive interpersonal relationships, promote an appreciation
for cultural diversity, and enhance holistic development through leisure and physical
activities.
Spouses of fee-paying students may obtain an identification card for access to some
University facilities. Please contact the ID Card Station at 777-1709, located in the
Carolina Mall of the Russell House University Union, for more information.
Students are encouraged to become involved in any of USC’s student media programs and
publications: the Gamecock newspaper, the Garnet & Black Magazine, and WUSC-FM radio
station.
International Programs for Students offers a great variety of study abroad and exchange
opportunities for students who wish to study in another country. Overseas study programs
are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. The length of the study abroad
program may be for the academic year, one semester, or a short term program during the
summer. The Study Abroad Office , located in the Byrnes Building, Room 119, provides guidance to
students considering study abroad and maintains a resource library with information about
program offerings and financial aid.
The USC Suicide Center is a research and teaching facility that also offers consultation,
patient care, and training information. The Center offers consultation on legal cases
involving equivocal modes of death, expert witnessing, life insurance consultation,
malpractice, and jail suicides. A few private suicidal clients and/or their survivors are
treated on an outpatient basis. Evaluations and referrals are made of suicidal
individuals. Basic information and data sets on suicide are available from the Center.
Some workshops and summer training institutes will be presented. Speakers on suicide are
available from the Center. The Center is located in the Department of Sociology, Calcott
228, 777-6870.
This fee covers services such as visits to the Student Health Center,
admission to athletic events, and participation privileges for student
activities, etc. All full time students (taking 12 hours or more) are
required to pay this fee; it is included in tuition. Students
who are taking over five semester hours, but fewer than 12 semester hours may
elect to pay this fee in order to receive all the benefits and privileges listed
above.
Students paying the University fee are eligible to visit the Thomson Student
Health Center free of charge, excluding prescriptions and other fee-for-service
charges. Similarly, fee-paying students are granted usage of the Counseling and
Human Development Center which provides individual counseling, couple
counseling, group counseling and workshops.
Furthermore, students are allowed access to facilities at the Solomon R.
Blatt Physical Education Center. The facilities include: racquetball, squash,
handball and basketball courts, weight rooms, aerobics courses, pool, etc. In
addition, this fee allows participation in many of the fee-funded student
activities such as sports clubs and campus recreational programs.
Students paying the University Fee are also eligible to receive tickets for
USC football, basketball, baseball, and other University varsity athletic events
from an allotment of seats designated on a first-come-first-serve basis for
student use. Tickets are normally distributed at the Russell House, Room 205.
University Technology Services is located at 1244 Blossom Street. Technology Services offers free
mainframe and micro application classes (electronic mail, wordprocessing, spreadsheet,
desktop publishing, statistics, database, graphics, multimedia, etc.).
Technology Services
also provides a public micro lab (with laser printing and text/graphics scanning support)
and a reference room of computer periodicals (3rd floor), and sponsors a public micro lab
located at the Thomas Cooper Library. For more information and to be placed on a mailing
list for Technology Services publications, call 777-6015.
VIP is USC’s link
to your Student Information Online on the World Wide Web. Using your student
number and secure PIN, you can register for classes, drop/add, view and print
your grades, obtain a letter verifying full-time status for insurance and other
purposes, check your schedule, check and apply for financial aid, order
transcripts, pay your fees via E-check, MasterCard, Discover or American Express,
order books, obtain your pre-registration appointment, check housing assignments,
update personal information, vote in Student Government elections, obtain
commencement seat information and request technology services.
The Visitor Center is located in McKissick Museum at the head of our
historic Horseshoe. The Center welcomes prospective students and their
families, alumni, out-of-state travelers, and anyone who wants to know more
about the University. Lively wall displays and interactive exhibits introduce
the University’s rich history, outstanding academics, and beautiful campus. For
additional information or assistance in scheduling a campus visit, contact the
Visitor Center at 777-0169 or 1(800)922-9755.
The 80,250 seat structure is a centerpiece of Columbia and the Palmetto State
throughout the fall. A usual home schedule of 6-7 football games allows the
stadium or “Cockpit” to be a vital part of the community and the Southeastern
Conference (SEC). For USC ticket information, call 777-4274.
Over half of the students at the University of South Carolina are women. A
special office designed to address the needs and concerns of women students both
on and off campus is the Office of Women s Student Services. The office provides
a central point on campus for information, referral services, and educational
programs related to gender issues. Programs include Connections, a women s
mentoring program and Women s History Month. The Women s Student Association is
advised through this office and information on membership or any of the services
can be obtained by calling (803)777-7130 or visiting the office in Suite 227 of
the Russell House.
The Writing Center offers free consultations to University students,
faculty, and staff. Through collaborative consultations, we provide
feedback to help writers accomplish their own goals.
Our main office, is open Monday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and Friday
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Our satellite centers (located in Bates House,
Columbia Hall, Sims Hall, and the Thomas Cooper Library are open Monday -
Thursday (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM).
Our main office is located in the Humanities Classroom Building, Room 014.
Please call 777-2078 to make an appointment. Check out our website for
more information:
http://www.cas.sc.edu/write/index.html.
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