The best place to watch the away game
Nothing compares to the atmosphere of cheering on the Gamecocks at Williams Brice Stadium. However, these spots around Columbia are a close second for away games.
Student Gateway
Play it safe
In your residence hall or apartment, on campus, around town and at the game, it's important to watch our for your own safety and the well-being of others. Here are a few tips:
- Download the RAVE Guardian safety app
- Read before you rideshare
- Register for and follow Carolina Alert
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
Where do I sign up?
Joining a student organization is a great way to meet like-minded people and find your home at Carolina. With over 500 clubs that focus on academics, sports, service, careers, interests and more, there's something for everyone.
Announcements
Meters closed at Close-Hipp on Tuesday
Events on Tuesday around College St. will close all metered parking around Close-Hipp throughout the day. Campus community members should find alternate parking like in the Barnwell St. lot (AD7) and take the North Loop shuttle that drops off at Close-Hipp.
Peace Corps to Host Application Drive at UofSC
The Peace Corps seeks applicants to fill hundreds of requests for volunteers in programs worldwide to begin service in spring and summer 2020.
Applications open for University Libraries Student Advisory Council
The deadline to apply for the 2019-2020 University Libraries Student Advisory Council is Sept. 13.
Hurricane Dorian: what students need to know
The University of South Carolina is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian, and any updates – including potential class cancellations or closings -- will be posted on sc.edu/weather, social media and Carolina Alert. In the meantime, here are a few things you should know and do to prepare for whatever the storm brings.
Applications open for University 101 Peer Leaders
Applications open for new University 101 Peer Leaders on Sept. 3.
Want to borrow a GoPro?
Thomas Cooper Library has the brand new equipment you need to to get creative with a class project or just make a video for fun.
Student Events
Farmers Market
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019
Location: RHUU Greene Street Space 05, RHUU Greene Street Space 06, RHUU Greene Street Space 07, RHUU Greene Street Space 08, RHUU Greene Street Space 09, RHUU Greene Street Space 10
Football Attendance Voucher Redemption
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019
Location: Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019
Family and Friends Support Meeting
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019
Location: Russell House University Union 303
Dates and Deadlines
Fall Break (no classes)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Fall Break (no classes)
Friday, Oct. 11, 2019
Midpoint in Semester
Monday, Oct. 14, 2019
Deadline: Magellan Scholar application submission
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
Athletics video director focuses on graduate degree
Two weeks into his job with the athletics department, Justin Stoll crafted some of the most iconic words in Gamecock football history. Nine years later, he plays an even larger role in multimedia productions, but he also is working on his master's degree in library and information science.
Mungo Teaching Award: Amanda Fairchild
If you think you hate statistics or they make you nervous, you might just be the perfect student for Amanda Fairchild. The associate professor of psychology is out to demystify statistics for University of South Carolina master’s and Ph.D. candidates, who need Fairchild’s courses to complete their degrees but do not always see themselves as numbers people.
The best places to watch the away game
Nothing compares to the atmosphere of cheering on the Gamecocks at Williams Brice Stadium. However, these spots around Columbia are a close second for away games.