The Academic Calendar can be found online through the Office of the University Registrar. Final exam schedules are also posted on the Office of the Registrar website. You should include the official final exam date in your syllabus.

Classroom instruction for a three-credit course is normally 150 minutes a week for 14 weeks. Classes meeting one day per week must be scheduled for 165 minutes to include a 15-minute break. View the Standard Class Meeting Times for additional information.

Access information regarding the Summer Meeting Times. View the summer schedule including dates and deadlines, holidays, and the final exam schedule.

Because of planned renovations to Russell House, course materials have been relocated to the first floor of the Byrnes building (901 Sumter St.), which will become the primary destination for all academic-related materials, including textbooks, iClickers and more.

Because of the limited retail space, students must place all textbook and other materials orders online on the USC Bookstore’s website.

• Once orders are placed online, students can choose to pick up their materials in-store or have them delivered.
• If you choose in-store pickup, you will receive an email with a specific pickup date for the order.

The USC-Columbia Faculty Manual identifies the syllabus as the most important instrument of structure in a course. The syllabus defines what students will learn, how learning will occur, and how it will be evaluated, establishing both standards and tone for the class. Additional guidelines for course syllabi are outlined in Academic Affairs Policy ACAF 2.03, Section III.E.

Recognizing that syllabus statements are key to communicating expectations, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) offers Example Syllabus Statements aligned with university policies. Topics include academic integrity, attendance, academic and student support, classroom behavior, assignment submission, disability accommodation, final exams, study habits, instructional methods, and instructor expectations.

The CTE also provides Syllabus and Course Templates to help you prepare for upcoming semesters.

Faculty and staff may reserve classrooms for events such as study sessions, meetings, and other approved activities. The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus uses 25Live, the campus-wide reservation system, to book rooms, view classroom features and equipment, and check existing events.

Log in to 25Live using your network username and password. Before making your first reservation, email classrooms@sc.edu with your academic or administrative department and the types of rooms you plan to reserve.

For questions about classroom technology or technical support, contact the Division of Information Technology Service Desk.

The University Libraries  include world-class archival collections, skilled professional staff and essential research resources and services. They hold the distinction of being the only member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in the state of South Carolina. The Thomas Cooper Library is the main Columbia campus library. The University Libraries provide 24/7 access to thousands of online journals, databases, eBooks and the online catalog.  University Libraries can provide access to course materials for your students. View a full listing of Course Materials Support. Faculty library resources are listed and explained through the Faculty & Instructor Library Guide, and includes a list of departmental library liaisons.