This month-long program is dedicated to helping new transfer students adjust to the university and feel welcomed and connected. Transfer Welcome 2024 will consist of over 20 events designed for transfer students at USC but open to all USC students.
Transfer students can get a Transfer Welcome 2024 punch card at nearly every Transfer Welcome event that is hosted by Carolina Experience or pick one up at the Carolina Experience office. Complete the punch card to win prizes! Attend 10 events and win a free T-shirt! Attend 13 events and win another great prize, such as a prize pack or a gift card to a local restaurant!
Don't worry if you lose your punch card! You can always get another one from the Carolina Experience office and the team can check your name on an attendance roster for MOST events. You'll fill out an attendance form at all in-person or virtual workshops. ID card scanners will be used at most outside events!
Completed punch cards must be turned into the Carolina Experience office by October 4, 2024 to claim prizes.
Questions? Drop The Transfer Success team an email at satran@mailbox.sc.edu
Get Involved
Participate in a scheduled 1-on-1 Transfer Success Consultation with the Carolina Experience team between Aug. 27- Sept. 20 and it will count on your Transfer Welcome Series punch card! Make an appointment»
Find Your Class Tours
Friday, Aug. 16
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meet on the Mezz (top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
Join other new transfer students on this tour to find your way around campus! Sponsored
by the Carolina Experience.
Transfer Welcome Drop-In Hours
Friday, Aug. 16
Noon - 2 p.m.
Scholar’s Corner, Main Floor of Thomas Cooper Library
Have questions about USC? From how to get involved, what a tech platform is on campus, or anything in between we may have the answers. The Carolina Experience Peer Leader team (YOUR fellow USC students) will be around from 12p.m.-2p.m. to chat and help answer questions for you before the craziness of the first week next week. Stop in and chat! No formal program, we will just be here to answer questions! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience.
Transfer Welcome Lunch and Trivia
Monday, Aug. 19
Noon - 2 p.m.
Student Success Center Mezz (Top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
Transfer students to USC (both new and returning) are encouraged to join for a welcome lunch and trivia game. Come meet other transfer students and learn about opportunities to get connected on campus. Lunch is free but an RSVP is required. Optional: The SSC will open our Gamecock School Supplies closet so new transfer students can get early access.
The lunch is hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Student Success Center and will take place in the SSC- top floor (Mezzanine level) of the Thomas Cooper Library.
Athletic Ticket How to Workshop
Monday, Aug. 19
3 - 4 p.m.
Student Success Center (Top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
Join other new transfer students to learn how the student ticketing process works for sporting events at USC! Such as football!
Transfer Success Workshop #1
Monday, Aug. 19
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Student Success Center (Top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
Transfer students know how to do college already, but they may need a little extra support in adapting to the large Columbia campus. This session will go over our top tips on how to succeed at USC and cover items that we hear from transfer students each year: common USC slang, common apps at USC, best places to study, where to eat on and off campus and more! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience.
Walking Together for First Night Carolina
Monday, Aug. 19
Meet at 5:40 p.m.
Meet on the SSC Mezz (Top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library)
The traditional welcome event for all new students is First Night Carolina! New and returning transfer students can walk over to the First Night Carolina together and participate as a group. Just meet in the SSC (top floor of the Thomas Cooper Library) at 5:40 p.m. to walk over together!
Get to Know the Library with Pelicans on the Patio
Thursday, Aug. 22
2 - 3 p.m.
Patio in front of Thomas Cooper Library
Have it made in the shade! Discover some of the services and resources the library offers—and enjoy a cool, delicious, refreshing Pelican’s SnoBall in the shade on the Thomas Cooper Library Patio! Hosted by University Libraries.
Part-Time Job Fair
Friday, Aug. 23
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
RHHU Ballroom
Thinking about a part-time job while in college? There are tons of opportunities both on and off campus and the Part Time Job Fair can help you learn about your options! Hosted by the Career Center.
Navigating USC: Parking and Commuting Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 27
6 - 7 p.m.
Online Workshop
Living off campus? Trying to figure out where to park and how to get to campus every day? We may not have all the answers, but we do have some tips for making a plan on how to navigate campus! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience. This event is also part of SophoMORE Sept..
Student Organization Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 28
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Greene St
Your chance to learn about some of the 500+ student organizations on campus! Be sure to stop by the Association for Transfer Students (ATS) table to learn how to connect with other transfer students!
ATS Interest Meeting
Date, Time, Location TBA
Be sure to attend the first meeting of the year for the Association of Transfer Students (ATS). Learn how you can get involved and get connected at USC!
Plan On It Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 28
4 - 5 p.m.
Scholar’s Corner, Main Floor of Thomas Cooper Library
Science shows that writing things down- goals, notes, your schedule- helps you remember and achieve. Bring your own planner or get a free one in this interactive session and learn how to make best use of a planner and other writing tools! We’ll have all sorts of creative tools to help you! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office and the Student Success Center. This event is also part of SophoMORE Sept..
Wellness and Recreation at USC Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 3
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
RHUU 315 (ODK room)
Think you may want to get involved with intramural sports at USC? Use the fitness center? Take a cooking class or see a doctor for an illness while on campus? This workshop is going to run through all the ways that you can connect to the programs and services offered through USC!
Visioning Me at USC
Wednesday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Davis Field II
Map out your vision for the 24-25 academic year! Stop by and make our plan! Hosted by Student Health and Well-Being.
Preparing for Upcoming Career Fairs Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 4
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Online Workshop
There are multiple fairs coming up to help students find internships and career opportunities. It is NOT too early to start attending these! Join us for this informative workshop to learn what to expect at a USC Career Fair and how to prepare. From just getting the lay of the land to actually talking with recruiters! We’ll cover these topics and more! Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and Career Center. This event is also part of SophoMORE Sept..
Transfer Craft Fun
Thursday, Sept. 5
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Scholars Corner, Main Floor of Thomas Cooper Library
Join with other transfer students and show your artistic creativity during craft night! Good artistic skills are not an actual requirement. Sponsored by the Carolina Experience.
How to Land an Internship Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 11
4 - 5 p.m.
RHUU 315 (ODK room)
Internships can be a really important and valuable part of the college experience. How do you get one? Join us to hear from experts in the Career Center about the internship process. RSVP to get the meeting link. Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Career Center. This event is also part of SophoMORE Sept..
Transfer Success Workshop #2
Thursday, Sept. 12
4 - 5 p.m.
RH 203
Transfer students know how to do college already, but they may need a little extra support in adapting to the large Columbia campus. This session will go over our top tips on how to succeed at USC and cover items that we hear from transfer students each year: common USC slang, best places to study, where to eat on and off campus and more. Sponsored by the Carolina Experience. This is a repeat of the workshop offered in Aug..
Transform Your Transfer Year - Get Connected and Inlvolved on Campus
Monday, Sept. 16
3 - 4 p.m.
Leadership and Service Center (2nd floor of Russell House)
Want to get connected and involved while at USC? Join in for this fun discussion to learn all the ways that you can get involved and engaged with the USC community. We’ll talk about student organizations, community service, leadership programs and more. Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Leadership and Service Center.
Thriving in Off-Campus Housing Workshop
Monday, Sept. 16
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Online Workshop
Living off campus? Concerned about how to manage the commute, stay safe, get along with your neighbors and more? Hear from staff and upperclassmen on how to thrive while living off campus! Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Leadership and Service Center. This event is also part of SophoMORE Sept..
What’s App-enning Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 19
6 - 7 p.m.
Online Workshop
This workshop aims to help students understand what apps exist for students to organize, manage their time, study, and also manage their money, budgets and debt. Join us to learn how technology can help make these tasks easier! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience. This event is also part of Transfer Welcome.