Where can my student get a "full-time" letter for
insurance or loan purposes?
Students may now access the National Student
Clearinghouse under the "Academics" menu on VIP. This will allow students to
print, free of charge, official enrollment certificates for health insurance
or other companies that request proof of enrollment. Students may also
obtain a verification letter by going to the Office of the
University Registrar.
Be sure your student brings their student ID card, as they’ll need it to
obtain the letter.
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I have a specific question regarding fees and fee
payment . . .
Visit the
Bursar's Office
page for complete and up-to-date fees and fee payment information.
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May
I check my student’s grades online?
Students may view
and print their grade report on
VIP. The only students who will automatically receive a grade
report in the mail are those who are scholastically deficient or ineligible
to continue. In this case, the grade report would be mailed to the permanent
address on file with the Registrar's Office. (It is good to keep this point
in mind if your student ever moves off-campus and changes their mailing
address with USC).
The University of South Carolina will disclose information from a student’s
education records with parents only with the written consent of the student.
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I have a specific question related to
registration or VIP . . .
The USC
Registrar has a
Registrar's FAQ page with complete answers to your
registration and VIP-related questions.
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Where can I find information about jobs on and
off campus for my student?
Encourage your student to visit the
CAREER CENTER for information regarding employment and career
development. For information regarding work-study positions, encourage your
student to visit the
Financial Aid office.
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My
student wants to move off campus…
The University of
South Carolina provides students with assistance in locating
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING – visit them online for more information.
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I have a specific question about university
housing/residence life . . .
University Housing has its own
Housing FAQ page where you can find plenty of answers to your
housing-related questions.
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I
purchased a care package through Housing for my student and I had a question
about this?
The Residence
Hall Association works through an outside vendor to provide the care package
service. OCM (On-Campus Marketing) is the current vendor, and an OCM
representative would be able to research your payment and tell you exactly
what you have purchased. OCM can be reached at 800-220-4237 or
info@ocm.com
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My
student would like some academic assistance . . .
There are a few
outstanding resources at the University of South Carolina available free of
charge for students seeking academic assistance. The
Student Success Center has programs such as Supplemental
Instruction, tutoring, and out-of-state and transfer student services. Also
refer your students to the
Academic Centers for Excellence, where they can receive
individualized attention to improve their study skills and time management
with an Academic Skills Coach, receive a small group math tutoring session
or attend an individualized writing center consultation.
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Does
USC have a shuttle that goes to the Charlotte Airport for holiday breaks?
No, there is not
a shuttle that goes to the Charlotte Airport. However, there is typically a
shuttle that takes students to the Columbia Airport around the holidays.
Contact
Vehicle Management & Parking Services at (803) 777-1080 for more
information.
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My
student was sick and had to miss several classes. What should she or he do?
Your student
should contact the instructor and let her or him know about absences due to
illness. If your student is going to be out for a prolonged period of time,
he or she should contact the Student Ombudsperson at 777-4172.
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I
understand the
Health Center closes at 5pm. What if my student becomes ill after
hours?
Appointments during regular operating hours are encouraged for non-urgent,
routine, and chronic health care needs. Students with an acute illness or
injury may call for a same day appointment or enter as a walk-in. For either
medical emergencies, or anytime when Thomson Student Health Center is
closed, students should call 911 for assistance. The student is responsible
for payment of charges for ambulances, other transportation, and medical
care provided by local hospital emergency rooms or other off-campus health
care providers. If
your student should become seriously ill, he or she can call
Campus Police, and be taken to a local emergency room.
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How can my student go about getting a Meningitis/Hepatitis/Flu shot?
Check out the
Immunization Office at the Thomson Health Center for complete
information regarding immunization availability and cost.
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My
student is feeling anxious/stressed/depressed…
Please encourage
your student to contact the
Counseling Center at 777-5223. There are a variety of
individual and group sessions available, as well as many additional
services, most of which are already paid for with student fees.
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My student is graduating...who can I call about ordering announcements,
cap and gown, etc?
The
University of South Carolina Bookstore is the primary contact
for your student’s graduation orders.
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My
student is graduating and has some outstanding parking tickets…
The student must
pay any outstanding fees before he or she may receive a diploma.
Please see
Bursar’s Office.
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I have questions about the graduation ceremony (date/time/place)…
USC Commencement
is held in the spring, summer, and fall. Details regarding your student’s
ceremony will depend on her or his academic college. Please visit the
REGISTRAR’S page for more information.
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