Report a class absence
If you will miss class because you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are required to quarantine because of potential exposure, fill out the COVID report form for assistance.
If you are requesting an excused class absence for another reason, fill out our standard form, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
The student ombuds can guide you to resources, refer you to programs and explain university processes so that you can solve your problems and make informed choices about your academic career.
Common Concerns
Before you contact the student ombuds, you might try going straight to the source. Look below for a list of common concerns and the offices that can address them directly.
Contact:
Your instructor, or the chair of the department if you've already spoken to your instructor.
Contact:
Office of the Bursar
803-777-4233
Contact:
Carolina Card office
803-777-1708
Contact:
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
803-777-3506
sagreeks@mailbox.sc.edu
Contact:
Financial Aid and Scholarships
803-777-8134
uscfaid@sc.edu
Review the hardship withdrawal web page.
Contact:
your academic adviser
For help with other issues, contact Undergraduate Student Ombuds Lisa Jerald (lbj@mailbox.sc.edu) at 803-777-4172.