Changes coming for OneDrive storage
December 13, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Storage limits decreasing for OneDrive, Teams accounts after the Fall 2025 semester while no changes are expected for USC-affiliated Outlook accounts.
2024 Announcements Archive
Vista Lights will affect traffic Nov. 21
November 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
Road closures for the annual Vista Lights on Nov. 21 will affect traffic for the campus community and fans heading to the men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. against Mercer.
Apply for student media leadership positions
October 22, 2024, Grace Wilson
Submit your application for The Daily Gamecock editor-in-chief or SGTV station manager leadership roles.
USC partnering with TIAA to help employees with student loans
October 16, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is partnering with TIAA to help employees navigate student loans and learn more about federal student loan programs, including hosting live Q&A sessions.
Registration open for annual MLK breakfast
October 08, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Make sure to reserve your spot now for the annual breakfast.
Grad Fair for December graduates
October 08, 2024, Grace Wilson
December graduates can prepare for their big day at the Grad Fair in Russell House Bookstore 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15.
Voter registration deadline extended following Hurricane Helene
October 08, 2024, Grace Wilson
South Carolina’s voter registration deadline is extended to Oct. 14 following Hurricane Helene.
Resources for faculty, staff affected by Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is here for you and has a host of resources like the Faculty and Staff Emergency Fund for faculty and staff affected by Hurricane Helene.
New course fee transparency gives insight into costs
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
The new course fee transparency initiative is designed to help you better understand costs during registration.
Accelerated study plans help students graduate faster
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
Fast-track your degree by taking advantage of these flexible course options.
Catch up or get ahead on your degree with Winter Session
September 24, 2024, Grace Wilson
In just three weeks, you can earn 3 credit hours from fully online courses during winter break.
Nominate community members for Social Justice Awards
September 19, 2024, Grace Wilson
Nominations are open for the university's annual Social Justice Awards presented by the Office of Access and Opportunity to USC students, faculty, staff and community members who exemplify the philosophies of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations close Oct. 31.
Apply to join University Libraries' Student Advisory Council
September 12, 2024, Grace Wilson
Appilcations are open to join the University Libraries' Student Advisory Council, which helps improve collections, services and spaces across campus.
Apply to be a U101 peer leader
September 09, 2024, Grace Wilson
University 101 programs is accepting applications for peer leaders to serve as mentors and role models for first-year students in U101 classrooms.
Improvements coming to USC multifactor authentication services
September 03, 2024, Collyn Taylor
Changes are coming to the way the USC community logs in to Microsoft applications and university systems as the Division of IT transitions to Duo Verified Push and hardware-based options.
Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for Sept. 24
September 03, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC is committed to let its employees know about the benefits the university offers and will host a one stop shop information session Sept. 24 at the Russell House.
Message to students regarding campus speakers
August 25, 2024
A hallmark of a college education is exposure to opinions and ideas that may be far from your own. In addition to the typical tabling events and campus speakers that students may find interesting or challenging, the election occurring this semester also offers opportunities for students to become civilly engaged. Civic engagement helps students become responsible, educated citizens in local, national, and global communities.
Accessibility updates for Parking and Transportation Services
July 26, 2024, Koby Padgett
To continue to make campus more accessible, Parking and Transportation Services has updated its Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible parking and transit options.
What's changing with Parking and Transportation Services this fall
June 20, 2024, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina’s Parking and Transportation Services department will begin selling parking permits on July 1 with increased pricing, fees and a few other changes to how you park on campus.
USC expanding tuition assistance program
June 19, 2024, Collyn Taylor
USC’s tuition assistance program, which was already available for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, is now be available for research grant and time-limited employees.
AiM work management system will streamline maintenance requests
June 14, 2024, Koby Padgett
The AiM work management system launches July 1 to handle all maintenance requests across the Columbia campus.
Volunteers needed for move-in 2024
June 11, 2024, Collyn Taylor
It’s never too early to start thinking about the newest wave of Gamecocks who will be here in August, and the university needs help from faculty and staff to welcome the Class of 2028. Move-in volunteers will receive a T-shirt and meal card as an incentive for participating.
New U101 sections designed for first-generation students
June 10, 2024, Grace Wilson
Two sections of University 101 classes this fall are specifically designed to help students who identify as first-generation make a successful transition to higher education.
Gravel lot closing for paving on June 3
May 30, 2024, Koby Padgett
The FS11 lot, a gravel lot between Discovery Garage and Colonial Life Arena, will be closed until August as Parking and Transportation Services enhances the lot over the summer.
New work management system coming to USC
May 10, 2024, Koby Padgett
The process of building maintenance and other work requests will be upgraded over the summer as University Facilities Services and University Housing begin using the AiM work management system online.
Human Resources announces Cocky Card program
May 10, 2024, Collyn Taylor
The Division of Human Resources announced a new employee appreciation program allowing faculty and staff to send branded e-cards to co-workers.
Make your summer count: Earn an interdisciplinary certificate or summer minor
May 03, 2024
This summer, don't just relax – level up your academic profile with an Interdisciplinary Certificate or Summer Minor offered by USC's Graduation and Retention Network (GARNET).
Apply by June 14 for summer internship incentives
May 03, 2024, Maegan Gudridge
The South Carolina Internship Program offers $3,000 awards to support students of all majors gaining work experience in high-demand industries in the Palmetto State.
Parking permits changing, go on sale in July
May 02, 2024, Koby Padgett
The Parking and Transportation Services department will begin selling 2024-25 parking permits in July, with dates varying by permit level.
Controller's office earns 13th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award
April 24, 2024, Koby Padgett
The University of South Carolina controller’s office earned its 13th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2023.
Rental textbooks due by end of finals
April 19, 2024, Maddie Lee
If you rented a textbook this semester, it must be returned to the Russell House Bookstore no later than May 1.
Parking launches ParkUSC
April 18, 2024, Koby Padgett
Parking and Transportation Services' new app called ParkUSC (Apple, Google Play) will help campus community members identify available spaces in campus parking lots.
USC unveils desegregation monument
April 16, 2024, Rebekah Friedman
The University of South Carolina will honor Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell and James Solomon Jr. — the first Black students admitted to the university since Reconstruction — with the unveiling of a commemorative monument on Friday (April 19).
Donate to SEC food drive
April 12, 2024
Give to the Gameock CommUnity Shop during the SEC Food Fight through April 18.
Apply to be mentor at First-Generation Center
April 05, 2024, Maddie Lee
The new First-Generation Center is looking for its inaugural class of mentors.
Carolinian Creed Week is April 8-12
April 05, 2024, Maddie Lee
Creed Week will be held April 8-12. Events occurring during the week are used to uplift the values established in the Creed.
Submit your work to the Libraries' Undergraduate Research Awards
March 28, 2024, Maddie Lee
All undergraduate students who used library resources to complete a research assignment for a class this year are eligible to earn recognition and a cash prize through the Libraries' Undergraduate Research Awards.
Future Alumni Week is April 1-5
March 22, 2024, Maddie Lee
Calling all 2024 graduates, let us celebrate you during Future Alumni Week, April 1-5. The USC Alumni Association has a week’s worth of events ranging from graduation prep to social activities to wellness and personal development.
NCAA Tournament games bring more traffic to arena district
March 19, 2024, Koby Padgett
The NCAA Tournament is back at Colonial Life Arena this week, and parking will be more congested than normal on Friday (March 22).
Earn a certificate, stand out to employers
March 14, 2024
The University of South Carolina offers four interdisciplinary certificates: data analytics and visualization, digital studies, project leadership and management, and strategic thinking and communications.
Student Government provides airport shuttle for breaks
February 26, 2024, Maddie Lee
Student Government provides a shuttle to and from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) for students who are traveling during Spring Break.
Construction of Desegregation Monument begins
February 23, 2024, Koby Padgett
Starting Monday (Feb. 26), crews will begin construction of the Desegregation Monument on the north side of McKissick Museum, causing some pedestrian detours around the site.
University Libraries' student survey
February 21, 2024, Maddie Lee
University Libraries is launching a survey for undergraduate and graduate students to gather feedback about how well they support your coursework and research.
Drop-in counseling and psychiatry support offered weekly
February 16, 2024
"Let's Talk" drop-in sessions are held 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays in Russell House Room 303.
New Self Service experience set to launch Feb. 11
February 09, 2024
The changes will bring the university’s student information system to the latest software version, which incorporates standards and compliance requirements.
What you need to know about ordering Starship robot delivery via Grubhub
February 02, 2024, Koby Padgett
USC students, faculty and staff can begin ordering food and drinks for on-campus delivery via robots on Monday (Feb. 5) through a new partnership with Grubhub and Starship Technologies. Here’s a quick primer on how to order, what you can order and where it can be delivered.
Apply by Feb. 29 for spring internship incentives
January 31, 2024, Maegan Gudridge
The South Carolina Internship Program supports students of all majors gaining work experience in high-demand industries in the Palmetto State.
Student Life Legacy Awards now open
January 30, 2024, Maddie Lee
The University of South Carolina’s Leadership and Service Center is now accepting applications for the Student Life Legacy Awards through Feb. 16.
Events and construction bring added congestion and detours to campus
January 18, 2024, Koby Padgett
Two major events near the Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 23) will bring more traffic to the area during the afternoon and evening and will affect people who park in those lots, while a road closure starting on Wednesday (Jan. 24) will affect campus traffic for a week.
University 101 peer leader applications open
January 08, 2024, Maddie Lee
University 101 Programs is currently accepting applications for peer leaders to serve as mentors and role models for first-year students in U101 classrooms.
What's new for Campus Village dining this spring
January 05, 2024, Koby Padgett
New hours are coming to the Starbucks and Whaley’s late-night ghost kitchen at Campus Village this spring.
Outstanding Senior awards applications open
January 02, 2024
Students selected to receive an Outstanding Senior award will also be considered for the university’s top undergraduate honors – the President’s Award, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award.