A'ja Wilson statue is larger than life, just like A'ja
The bronze statue honoring Wilson, the former All-American and National Player of the Year, was officially dedicated Jan. 18.
Student Gateway
Keep Carolina safe
You have a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the Carolina Community. Demonstrate your commitment to keep UofSC in good health by being a part of #IPledgeColumbia and honoring the pledge wherever you are.
Let's Get to Work
Check out this week's highlighted jobs, internships, co-ops and service opportunities from YOUR UofSC career finder, Handshake.
After tragedy, student finds new beginning at UofSC Honors College
.After losing both of her parents, Antonia Adams has made a new start at the South Carolina Honors College. Her journey shows the importance of perseverance and the belief that education can restore confidence and hope.
Announcements
Service, leadership award nominations open
Recognize the leadership of a student, organization, faculty or staff member.
Dance Marathon registration now open
University of South Carolina Dance Marathon registration is now open.
UofSC Transit bus-tracking app changing
The Rider app, used for years by the University of South Carolina to help get people around campus, is being replaced by the Transloc app on Jan. 29.
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Registration Open
Registration for the virtual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference (Feb 8-19) is now live!
Cocky TV+
NEW FOR 2021: Cocky TV+, an exclusive streaming service for UofSC!
Required COVID testing periods begin Sunday
Students who live, take class, work or dine on campus -- or who access campus resources like libraries or recreation facilities -- are required to be tested for COVID-19 once every 30 days throughout the semester.
Student Events
Student Leadership and Diversity Conference Registration Open
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Location: See event description for more details.
UofSC Dance Marathon presents Miracle Week!
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Location: See event description for more details.
Interfaith Initiatives Daily Prayer and Reflection Space
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Location: ODK/Mortar Board Room
Lunchbox on the Patio with Manny Torres
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Location: RHUU Russell House Patio Stage
Dates and Deadlines
Last Day to Apply for May Graduation
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Presidents' Day Holiday
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Mental Health Mondays
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021
Wellness Holiday
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
Wellness Holiday
Friday, Mar. 12, 2021
UofSC Virtual Career Event & Fair: Explore & Engage
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021
UofSC Virtual Career Event & Fair: Explore & Engage
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded (Part of term 30)
Saturday, Mar. 27, 2021
Mental Health Mondays
Monday, Mar. 29, 2021
Tools and Resources
Stories for Students
UofSC's budget request prioritizes students, South Carolinians
The University of South Carolina’s 2021-2022 state budget request focuses on building a new state-of-the-art medical school and research campus dedicated to improving healthcare across the state while also holding firm on a tuition freeze for in-state students.
Discussing character with UofSC President Bob Caslen
Since he took office in July 2019, President Caslen has faced challenges ranging from responding to COVID-19 to turning around a struggling football program. Senior public relations major Caroline O’Looney interviewed the president about his approach to leadership.
UofSC ranks No. 1 in Nursing
The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing ranks No. 1 among all U.S. universities for its online graduate nursing program, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual online rankings.