Spring 2010 Arrival and Orientation Schedule
Shortly after you arrive at the University, please come to International Student Services. You will not be able to register for classes until you complete our orientation, which is offered on the following dates. Attendance at only one session is required, and you do not need an appointment.
December 16
January 4
January 5
January 6
January 7
January 8
Undergraduate Students: You must also complete a University academic orientation. Register online at http://vip.sc.edu.
Graduate Students: Contact your academic department for information on any additional orientations, workshops, or training sessions you must attend, as you may be required to report to your department prior to the date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019.
Arrival Assistance:
Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI) is a non-profit, volunteer organization of people who provide hospitality and special programs for international students and scholars in the Columbia community. CCFI provides arrival assistance by meeting new students at the Columbia airport. An application for arrival assistance is available online.
If you would like a CCFI volunteer to meet you at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, please complete and submit the application at least ten days before your arrival. If you change your flight schedule, please FAX your new itinerary to CCFI at (803) 777-0462. Arrival assistance is not available from Charlotte or Atlanta.
Temporary housing is only available for students who have an on-campus housing reservation. Students have the option to stay at the Bates House (an on-campus residence hall) the week before campus residence halls officially open for the fall semester. The form to request temporary housing is located on the USC Housing website. If you are arriving at USC for the spring or summer terms, you may make arrangements with a local hotel.
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Courtyard Columbia Downtown * 803-799-7800 630 Assembly St. Columbia 29201 |
Rodeway Inn 803-779-7790 1301 Main St. Columbia 29201 |
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Clarion Town House * 803-771-8711 1615 Gervais St. Columbia 29201 |
Columbia Marriott * 803-771-7000 1200 Hampton St. Columbia 29201 |
*Offers complimentary shuttle service from the Columbia airport