Michael Sagas selected as new HRSM dean
Michael Sagas will take the helm at the university’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management on June 15.
Parents and Families Gateway
The Office of Parent and Family Programs is your partner for student success.
The University of South Carolina's parents and families gateway is one of many ways we share information and resources with Gamecock families. The gateway, the Gamecock Family Hub, mobile app, assistance line and social media are useful resources that help you stay engaged and focused on what matters to you most — your student’s success .
Academics
Every student deserves the opportunity to do great work in the classroom. USC designs and provides comprehensive resources to support students’ academic achievements.
Academic Advising & Coaching: Advisors help students define and achieve goals from freshman year to graduation, this includes individualized and ongoing learning support.
Changing Majors (Exploratory Advising): Advisors are available for in person or remote major change advising sessions to understand the next steps.
Student Success Center: Your student’s one-stop resource for academic support, including tutoring, peer writing, study skills and money management. Transfer and sophomore students can find tailored support here, too.
Student Disability Resources: Provides support and helps coordinate efforts to ensure registered students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations.
Career Center: Supports students at all stages of career planning from identifying possibilities to making decisions on future direction to searching for hands-on experience.
Financial Support
From applying for financial aid to loading Carolina Cash on their CarolinaCard, we work to make financial transactions that support your student as easy as possible.
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Authorized User Portal
- Bursar's Office
- Carolina Card Information
- Check Financial Aid Status
- FAFSA
- Financial Aid and Fee Payment
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Financial Aid Options
- Financial Literacy
- Pay Fees
- Paying for Graduate School
- Payment Information and Deadlines
- Payment Instructions
- Residency and Citizenship
- Scholarship Options
- Student Employment
- Work Study
Food and Housing
Food security and a safe place to live are crucial to student success. These resources can help with matters related to food and housing.
Campus Dining: Carolina Food Co. is committed to serving the campus community through delicious food and excellent service.
Meal Plans: Explore available meal plan options and where to use them on and around campus.
On-Campus Housing: Get to know on-campus residence options and opportunities available inside our vibrant Carolina community.
Off-Campus Student Services: Find resources and support for students living off campus and get to know local neighborhoods in Columbia.
Search Off-Campus Housing Options: View local listings and tips on finding housing that matches your needs. Check our message boards for roommates wanted.
Gamecock Pantry: Our campus food pantry, created for students by students, is free, confidential and provides assistance and resources. Donate today!
Health, Well-being and Safety
Navigating the college experience can challenge students from time to time. Our campus
community is dedicated to a safe experience for everyone and offers these resources
to help.
Emergency: USCPD at 803-777-4215 or 911
Thrive@Carolina 24/7/365 Mental Health Support
Student Care and Outreach Team (Care Team)
- Alcohol EDU
- Alcohol Conversation Guide
- Campus Recreation
- Campus Safety
- Counseling and Psychiatry
- Health Insurance Waiver
- Immunization Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Mental Health Resources
- Parking Services
- Sexual Assault Prevention
- Shuttle Services
- Student Disability Resources
- Student Health Services
- USCPD Safety Tools
Get Involved
Help your student make the most out of their college experience. USC offers countless opportunities to connect with fellow students and pursue activities that align with their passions and goals.
Announcements
Dance Marathon celebrates 25 years
In celebration of 25 years as a campus organization, Dance Marathon's Main Event will take place on March 25. This is one of the largest student organization events, and the organization is celebrating its yearlong fundraising efforts for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Midlands.
Drive Down Memory Lane parade for 2023 graduates
Participate in an exclusive Gamecock experience on April 21. All graduates are invited to take part in the inaugural Drive Down Memory Lane, a graduate car parade down Greene St as a farewell to Carolina. Participants can choose to drive or walk in the parade. Organizations and cohorts of students are encouraged to ride or walk together.
Stories for Parents
Dance Marathon Sets Stage for Next 25 Years
Through its ongoing support of Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, Dance Marathon helps support children and families of children who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
Battling blazes with math and maps
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is now equipped with unexpected tools to battle blazes: maps, graphs and statistics. A University of South Carolina geography graduate lead the way in bringing these tools that calculate and cut off many fire risks before they even occur.