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CAROLINA 2013–14 A Guide to Life at USC

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SERVICES Academic Support Campus Ministries Pre-Professional Advising Career Center Counseling & Human Development Center Law Enforcement & Safety Off-Campus Student Services Student Health Center Student Success Center Substance Abuse Prevention & Education University 101 University Libraries Writing Center Fellowships & Scholarships Multicultural Student Affairs

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EXPERIENCE Community Service Advertising & Creative Services The Daily Gamecock Garnet & Black Magazine 90.5 WUSC-FM SGTV Student Government Student Organizations

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FUN Campus Recreation Carolina Productions Club Sports Fraternity & Sorority Life Intramural Sports Student Ticketing Theaters Athletics Devine Street Finlay Park Five Points Harbison Boulevard Main Street Malls Riverbanks Zoo The Vista Atlanta Charleston Charlotte Congaree National Park Myrtle Beach Savannah

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WELCOME GAMECOCKS! Patricia and I warmly welcome you to your new home and University. Through your hard work, scholastic achievement, perseverance and good judgment, you have earned your place in the University of South Carolina’s exceptional class of 2017.

Yes! It’s official! You are now a part of the vibrant Gamecock experience.

Your community reaches from this campus — where you will share success, laughter, new friendships and even occasional setbacks — to 270,000 alumni living throughout the nation and world. Today, you become a part of Carolina’s historic fabric and we welcome both your individuality and your community spirit to our family.

As you navigate these first exciting weeks on campus, I urge you to make an effort to connect. You will find that USC offers a welcoming environment and a commitment to make your campus life safe, fun and inspiring. You will meet all kinds of people and personalities including professors who are dedicated to kindling your curiosity, fellow students eager to help you succeed and a staff devoted to increasing your confidence.

Ultimately, you will find your Carolina experience transforming as you learn to make important decisions, overcome challenges and ambitiously take the road less traveled. Being a student at this University fosters the explorer’s spirit, we look forward to the journey that now begins.

As Gamecocks, there are no limits to our aspirations.

WELCOME HOME, Harris Pastides President

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Dear students, Welcome to the University of South Carolina! When you arrive on campus, you’ll find an array of opportunities — in and beyond the classroom — to build for yourself an integrated learning experience that’s second to none. Just a few of your options include: Leadership opportunities. There are hundreds of opportunities for you to hone your leadership skills while exploring personal interests and preparing for a career. Join a student organization, take part in leadership training or learn directly from some of the local and national leaders who visit our campus for lectures and events.

Community service. Look to the university’s Community Service Programs to help match you with local organizations in need of your contributions. And, learn how you can connect your volunteerism with your education and career goals by enrolling in a service-learning course.

Research. Think research happens only in the lab? Think again. Winners at a previous Discovery Day for undergraduate research included a study of advocacy for homeless children in a local school district and a look at the impact of the 17th Amendment.

Study abroad. Whether for a week, a semester or longer, spend some time on a study abroad program. It’s one of the most rewarding, educational experiences you’ll ever have.

Most importantly, I challenge you to think critically about your experiences here at Carolina — to make connections between what you learn in the classroom and what you do beyond those walls. If you do that — and if you seek and accept help when you need it — you’ll advance your personal and academic success and create a meaningful, fulfilling college experience.

I wish you all the best, and I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Sincerely, Dennis A. Pruitt Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice Provost and Dean of Students

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CAROLINA CARD CarolinaCard is your all-access pass to the University of South Carolina. The card serves as your student ID, ticket to USC events throughout the year and accesses your Carolina Cash and meal plan accounts.

CarolinaCard is a prepaid declining balance card that accesses the deposits made into your Carolina Cash account. It can be used to enter residence halls and to make purchases across campus at venues such as the Russell House Bookstore, the Thomas Cooper Library for copies, on-campus dining locations, computer labs, laundry services, health services and vending machines. Carolina Cash can be added to your card online by using Self Service

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Carolina (SSC) or in person at the Automatic Deposit Machines (ADM) located in the Business Administration Building Library, the Thomas Cooper Library and the Russell House. You can also check account balances at an ADM, through SSC or at the CarolinaCard office. At the end of the semester, any leftover Carolina Cash or Bonus Bucks carry over to the next semester.

CarolinaCard is located in the basement of the Russell House, directly across from the Student Mail Center. Each student’s first card is issued at no cost, but replacements are $35. If your card is lost or stolen, it should be immediately reported to the CarolinaCard office to protect liability.

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ON-CAMPUS DINING

USC offers a myriad of on-campus options to accommodate any appetite.

Each location accepts Carolina Cash and meal plans in addition to cash and credit and debit cards.

Gamecock Park is a popular spot, centrally located on campus, with numerous options geared toward students looking to grab something quick. Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell Express and Pizza Hut are among popular lunch favorites. Einstein Bros. Bagels opens at 7:30 a.m. and is great spot to grab breakfast before a morning class.

Bates Diner is on the first floor of Bates House and offers an all-you-can eat buffet

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with options including grilled food, pizza, subs, salads and Aspretto coffee. Bates Diner’s Meatless Mondays provide a variety of food items for those looking for vegetarian fare.

Located between Gambrell Hall and the Welsh Humanities Classroom Building, The Colloquium CafĂŠ is a favorite of many students spending time in nearby residence halls and academic buildings. With a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, snacks and coffees, this on-campus dining option serves as a great break from the day or meeting point for study groups and friends.

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ONLINE SERVICES

Several online services available at the University of South Carolina will serve as your lifeline to work and academics.

Self Service Carolina, accessed through my.sc.edu, is a new service for students to manage personal information.

Most notably, students will register for classes, manage their financial aid information and view their grades.

Students will also be able to access and manage their CarolinaCard, view payment information if employed by the University and pick up applications for housing and parking, among other services, on SSC.

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Professors may use an online site called Blackboard (blackboard.sc.edu) to post grades and class documents, hold class discussions and give quizzes and exams. Students may also use this site to send emails to classmates or their professors.

Student email accounts at USC are provided by Outlook Live. According to its website, Outlook Live provides students with a free 10GB email account, 25GB online storage solution, collaboration, blogging, photo sharing, instant messaging tools and more.

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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Typically, freshmen at other colleges won’t bring vehicles to campus due to parking or school restrictions on having a vehicle during the first year. This is not the case at USC. Students have the option of applying for parking passes in any of the nine garages on campus or in specially designated lots.

Students can purchase a normal parking lot permit for $80 that is good for any of the lots on campus (depending on designation). However, these lots do tend to fill up during the day. If students wish to have a guaranteed spot each time they drive to campus, they can apply for any of the garages around campus. Although rates are subject to change, permits for these garages may range from $280 to $340 per semester.

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For a detailed list of garages, students should visit the Vehicle Management and Parking Services page through the school’s website.

For quick and convenient trips around campus, students can take the Carolina Shuttle, which runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The shuttle operates during the fall and spring semesters and is free to all USC students, faculty and staff.

The Connect by Hertz program offers drivers ages 18 and older eco-friendly cars that can be rented by the hour or day, which is perfect for students who have no other way around Columbia.

There is also Carolina Cab, a free taxi service for students that runs Thursday through Saturday nights and picks students up from the Five Points area.

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RUSSELL HOUSE

The Russell House University Union, located on Greene Street, is the hub of the University of South Carolina campus. It is comprised of an assortment of Student Life offices, and thousands of students use the Russell House on a daily basis.

The basement level of the Russell House is home to the Student Mail Center. Students living on campus or in the Greek Village are required to have a mailbox to receive university mail.

Also located in the basement is the Golden Spur Game Room, the CarolinaCard Office and Quick Copy.

Hungry? The second and third floors are packed with delectable eateries and various dining facilities. On the ground floor are Horseshoe Deli, Pandini’s and Marble Slab Creamery. The

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Grand Market Place offers a more traditional college dining experience with a bakery, Plan-it Healthy (gluten-free dishes), the Mein Bowl (Asian), a grill, a salad station and the classic hot line.

Gamecock Park on the second floor houses Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Santorini’s (Greek).

Also located within the Russell House are the University Bookstore (first floor), Starbucks (first floor), the Russell House Theater (second floor), the Information Center (second floor), Student Media (third floor) and the on-campus hair salon Carolina Styles (third floor). In addition to any book you will need for class, the University Bookstore is a must-stop for any Gamecock apparel.

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UNIVERSITY HOUSING University Housing manages all on-campus residence halls and their related activities. With more than 25 residence halls, there’s always something going on.

Hall and floor socials help break the ice among residents and assist building new friendships. But there’s no better way to meet new friends than by sharing a sink.

Residence halls are an essential part of the college experience and they bring students together from all walks of life.

Besides the typical dilemma of coed vs. single-sex and hallstyle vs. suite-style, students should also consider Living and Learning Communities. These interest-based communities provide students with continued learning day and night.

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You can feel good about living on-campus, too. Besides the convenience factors, University Housing boasts four LEED-certified residence halls — Patterson Hall, Harper/ Elliot residence hall, West (Green) Quad and the Honors Residence Hall. The University of South Carolina is big on going green, and the residence halls are no exception.

Continuing its commitment to education, University Housing helped create the Academic Coaching & Engagement (ACE) program. ACE offers afterhours writing consultations, individual and small-group math tutoring, academic success/recovery coaching and varying online services.

All resources and services are available to every USC student.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT Student Affairs and Academic Support is a large division of different offices at the University of South Carolina. It is a vital part of every student’s path to undergraduate success.

With offices ranging from Undergraduate Admissions to the Career Center, every student will at some point utilize these services during their time at USC. Most students don’t know the full extent of opportunities available to them through the Academic Support offices, but if you’re looking for information on scholarships, on- or offcampus jobs, internships or academic tutoring, they can be a great option for

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undergraduate and graduate students alike.

Some of the offices, like the Career Center and Student Success Center, have individual pages throughout Discover Carolina, but there are many offices that do not. These include offices such as the Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Orientation and Testing and the Office of Student Conduct.

Located centrally in the Osborne Administration building, they also have many offices for their individual services spread across campus, which can be found at www. sa.sc.edu/about/division-offices.

803-777-4172

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CAMPUS MINISTRIES At the University of South Carolina, religious diversity is welcomed and embraced.

Student religious organizations include most major Christian denominations (Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox,and Presbyterian, along with several non-denominational groups) as well as Baha’I, Jewish, and Muslim groups; students of the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh faith traditions may find spiritual connections in the local community.

Campus ministries provide a way for students to continue their practice away from home and meet other students who share the same values. Registered religious workers are available as ministers, rabbis, mentors and counselors and for sacramental

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and ceremonial occasions, and several campus ministry groups maintain facilities close to campus to serve students.

There are more than 30 recognized religious organizations at USC, and students are encouraged to form groups to support their faith traditions and provide mutual encouragement for spiritual growth. The Office of Student Organizations is available to assist students interested in establishing new registered religious student organizations.

Many religious groups have Facebook pages that students can join to receive updates as well. Whether it is to celebrate a holiday or come together in prayer, these students provide each other with a community of support.

www.sc.edu/sos/organizations.php

PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING Four years of school might not be for everyone; some students are already thinking about furthering their education. If professional school is on your mind, then the Office of Pre-Professional Advising is for you. The office helps students home in on a school that is right for them and helps them apply.

The office provides assistance for those students in pre-law, pre-med or prehealth professional programs.

Through administrative support, workshops, shadowing opportunities and academic advising, PreProfessional Advising offers undergraduates and alumni valuable tools to assist in their future. OPPA also keeps interested applicants informed

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about important deadlines and evolving issues in students’ respective areas of interest.

But these aren’t just for third- or fourth-year students.

These opportunities are available to all undergraduates, even those in their first semester, and can enhance a student’s chance of acceptance to professional school. They also help you grow as an individual and enjoy a more fulfilling college experience.

For more information and to talk to a staff member, students can go to OPPA’s main office located in room 208 of Sumwalt College. You can also join the listserv online.

803-777-5581

CAREER CENTER

College serves as a stepping stone to prepare students for the working world. The Career Center is an on-campus service that provides students with hands-on training and networking that can properly equip them to get a job after graduation.

Advisers at the Career Center assist students with major and career selection, résumé and letter writing, finding internships and co-ops, graduate school preparation, job searches and interview preparation. Students can schedule appointments

throughout the week and oncall counselors are available Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Career Center also hosts workshops and job fairs throughout the semester for students interested in meeting and networking with potential employers. The Center’s online website provides links to valuable web resources, tip sheets and videos. Additionally, it offers an online platform, JobMate, which allows students and alumni to search and apply for part-time or full-time jobs on and off campus.

www.sc.edu/career 803-777-7280 career@sc.edu

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COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER The University of South Carolina’s Counseling and Human Development Center, located on the seventh floor of the Byrnes Building, provides a support network for students through psychological consultation and education.

Students receive 12 free counseling sessions with their student health fee.

Students first need to call the CHDC office for a phone screening. This way their staff can match each student with a counselor who best fits their needs. In addition, CHDC also hosts a variety of support groups and workshops on a wide range of topics, including

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anger management and international student support.

They have group counseling sessions that are free for students and generally meet once a week for 90 minutes.

The center sponsors weekly stress-relieving, self-hypnosis sessions in a room filled with brightly colored beanbags.

These hour long sessions are designed to allow students to relax and escape from stressful and busy college life without ever having to leave campus.

During the semester, hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with walk-in hours available from 2 to 4 p.m.

www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc

LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY The University of South Carolina takes the safety of its students very seriously. The Division of Law Enforcement and Safety is a full-service police department with state-wide jurisdiction that provides law enforcement services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. USCPD offers a variety of resources and programs to make Carolina as safe as possible. From traditional uniformed patrols to a full range of investigative capabilities, USCPD is a problemoriented, community-policing agency.

The university has over 200 emergency call boxes on campus that students can use to alert police in the event of an emergency. USCPD offers an array of safety presentations and teaches self-defense classes throughout the year. It also maintains a presence on Facebook and Twitter (@USCPD) to inform

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the public and actively engage the Carolina community. Students are encouraged to call 911 in the event of an emergency, but they are also encouraged to report suspicious activity or request non-emergency assistance at 803-777-4215.

Carolina Alert is another way USC keeps students safely informed. This system uses various mediums to alert the Carolina community whenever emergency conditions exist on campus. In addition to on-campus features such as emergency sirens and digital signage, subscribers are able to customize their level of alerts with options to include text messages, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter (@CarolinaAlert). Division of Law Enforcement and Safety personnel regularly meet and train with other USC units and divisions to help ensure an appropriate and coordinated response in the event of an emergency.

24 Hour Dispatch: 803-777-4215 www.sc.edu/carolinaalert www.les.sc.edu

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OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES Although almost all students will live on campus during their freshman year, there are services for off-campus students. These can be taken advantage of by commuters or by students who will gradually move out of the residence halls. Off-Campus Student Services provides support to off-campus students in an effort to improve their onand off-campus experiences.

With more than 70 percent of USC student population living off-campus, Off-Campus Student Services assists in finding housing while also helping students make the adjustment. It provides a place for students to easily find information on storage

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options, carpooling and other questions students may have if moving off campus for the first time.

Through its website, OCSS offers a searchable housing database that provides the most up-to-date listing of rental properties near USC. In an effort to reach students, this database is updated frequently, especially during peak booking months.

OCSS also hosts Off-Campus Housing Fairs each semester.

In an effort to reach offcampus students, OCSS publishes a monthly newsletter, Commuter Connect, to inform students of what is going on around campus.

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STUDENT HEALTH CENTER The Thomson Student Health Center offers a variety of services to students in addition to office visits for the treatment of routine and chronic illnesses. With their student health fee, students have access to preventive health screenings, individual exercise consultations and much more.

Walk-ins are welcome, but students can also make appointments online through MyHealthSpace or by phone.

Thomson has standard operating hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week and special Sunday hours (during the semester) of 4 to 8 p.m.

Students can get prescriptions filled online or by phone and

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can then pick medications up on the third floor of the health center building.

Student Health Services also sponsors Healthy Carolina, a USC initiative designed to share nutrition information and provide resources necessary to live a healthy life. Healthy Carolina hosts an on-campus farmers market every Tuesday (during season) on Greene Street so students have access to locally grown produce and goods. It also sponsors a wellness living community and conducts college health behavior research.

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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center is there to support students from the beginning of their college career to the end.

Aiming to aid in the personal transition of students into university life and to develop effective decision-making and goal-setting techniques, the center offers several programs to assist students in their academic and personal lives.

Student Success programs include Financial Literacy, Supplemental Instruction, Veteran and Transfer Support, Cross Campus Advising, Academic Recovery, Early Intervention and Peer Tutoring.

These programs are designed to connect students with their best options for success

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through individualized assessments.

Their most popular program, Supplemental Instruction (SI), is a peer-led program that provides a comfortable environment to ask questions and review for specific courses with other USC students.

Located centrally on the mezzanine level of Thomas Cooper Library, the Student Success Center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers SI sessions throughout the weekend.

There are also locations in Columbia Hall, Sims, Bates House and Patterson Hall.

For a full calendar of these sessions, go to www.sa.sc.edu/ supplementalinstruction.

803-777-1000

student.success@sc.edu

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & EDUCATION A college campus can be a difficult place to stay focused on academic work. But the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education is designed to help students see the benefits of moderation and responsibility.

By providing educational services and events to students, its mission is to promote healthy, low-risk behaviors and responsible decision-making in regards to alcohol use and other drugs.

All incoming USC students are required to complete AlcoholEdu, an online course that aims to educate students about alcohol. The course is used in more than 500 colleges and universities across the country.

Students have to finish the first part of the course, which

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takes about two hours, before coming to campus. They have two months during the summer to do so. The second part of the test simply takes 15 minutes after students have spent some time at school.

SAPE puts on tailgate parties before every home football game, which provide free food and music to students. The office also sends every student a birthday card with a coupon for a free entrĂŠe at a participating restaurant, as well as a walletsized card identifying the steps to deal with alcohol poisoning.

Trained peer educators host workshops to educate and inform students about the effects of alcohol and drugs and how to effectively treat and prevent substance abuse. www.sa.sc.edu/sape 803-777-3933 sape@sc.edu

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UNIVERSITY 101

University 101 works to build and sustain an engaged and aware community, committed to easing the transition and increasing success of first-year students at USC. The academic program, which recently celebrated its 40th year, helps students gain a thorough understanding of the opportunities available to them at USC while giving them the tools to make the most out of their college career. Teachers and administrators from numerous university departments, in addition to undergraduate and graduate peer leaders, open students to the broad scope of opportunities available to them

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through major-focused and general sections.

The program provides four academic courses (UNIV 101, 201, 290 and 401), engaging students in deeper learning and the exploration of various topics through participation inside and outside of the classroom.

UNIV 101 focuses on developing time management and studying skills and is the foundation to a successful collegiate career at USC. The remaining three classes fine-tune general areas such as research or preparation for graduate school. Research shows that the average GPA for firstyear students taking the program

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is higher than those that do not.

The success of the program hasn’t gone unnoticed. For the past 10 years, it has been annually recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as a “Program to Look For,” competing with such schools as North Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and Notre Dame.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

If you’re looking for a quiet place to study or work on a research paper, one of the many libraries on campus can be your exclusive getaway. Conveniently located in the middle of campus, Thomas Cooper Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serves as the main library on campus. Complete with five full levels underground, many of which are quiet areas, students are able to bunker down in a peaceful area with plenty of knowledge at their fingertips.

It’s also a nice place to relax as the library offers cozy armchairs, couches and lockers where one can protect belongings during class. The library also offers

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laptop and iPad rentals. If you’re in need of a quick pick-me-up, Cooper’s Corner Café is located on the main floor and provides healthy snacks and Starbucks coffee.

The South Caroliniana Library, located on the Horseshoe, is one division of the seven libraries located all over campus. Full of rich history, the library is worldrenowned by researchers for its books, newspapers, manuscripts, maps and visual images. Other libraries on campus include Hollings Special Collections Library, Springs Business Library, Moving Image Research Collections, the Mathematics Library and the Music Library.

All together, these libraries hold more than three million volumes, one million government documents, 400,000 maps and aerial photographs, more than 150,000 rare books and more than 15 million manuscripts.

WRITING CENTER The USC Writing Center is committed to the development of USC students’ writing abilities and the learning opportunities of the writing process. Regardless of the student’s major, the Writing Center aims to develop writing skills, train graduate students in teaching and administration, promote research and provide writing opportunities to the general Carolina community.

Through seminars, workshops and consultations, the center helps develop the writing abilities of students across all disciplines through one-on-one sessions and provides writing resources through several writing centers

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across campus as well as online.

Satellite centers can be found in the ACE offices of Thomas Cooper Library and Bates, Sims and Columbia residence halls.

One-on-one consulting sessions can be 25 or 50 minutes, and can be scheduled in person, online or by phone. Workshops are an hour long and are typically held every two to three weeks during the semester. They cover a broad range of topics including helping students organize research papers. In addition, if you have a quick question while writing, you can call their hotline during operating hours for specific questions about things like citations.

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Located in Russell House West Wing (lower level) Open Fall & Spring Semesters Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Access to computers & Big Screen TV

OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS The Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs is the home base for Carolina, McNair, Hamilton and Horseshoe Scholars, as well as the place for students to come for help in applying for national fellowships and scholarships. A national fellowship is a grant of money awarded directly to you from organizations outside of the university through meritbased national competitions.

Awards are granted for both undergraduate and graduate study across all disciplines and can be used at USC or other institutions.

Since the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs was established in 1994, USC

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students have won 613 national awards totaling more than $17.6 million for advanced academic study. Our students are Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall, Madison, Knowles, NSF GRF, Boren and Hollings scholars, among others.

You can’t win a fellowship if you don’t apply, so make an appointment with one of the national fellowship advisers and learn how to apply for a national fellowship that fits your academic interests and career goals.

Visit OFSP in room 220 of Legare College, call 803-7770958, email ofsp@sc.edu or visit our at www.sc.edu/ofsp to learn about the possibilities.

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs serves to positively affect student persistence and progress, while creating an accepting environment and fostering an appreciation for culturally diverse students at the University of South Carolina. As an office within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, OMSA provides various cultural support services, diversity/social justice education initiatives, LGBT programs/ services and multicultural programming designed to strengthen social and educational development for students from all backgrounds.

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Programs available to students through OMSA include the Civil Rights Tour, an NAACP-sponsored trip that teaches students about the Civil Rights Movement and the Diversity Dialogue Series in which students, faculty and staff gather each month over a meal to discuss current topics in diversity and social justice. OMSA is a great resource for scholarships and student organizations with a minority focus. Students can use this resource to maximize their overall opportunities and experience on USC’s campus and in the surrounding community.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Community Service Programs offers students the opportunity to donate their time and sometimes goods to aid those in need.

The program hosts several events throughout the year including Service Saturdays, the Community Service Opportunity Fair, MLK Days of Service and Alternative Break Trips.

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spend a Saturday afternoon serving the community.

Interested students must register online to attend, and lunch and transportation are provided for participants.

Each fall, non-profit organizations come to Greene Street for the Community Service Opportunity Fair. At the fair, representatives from agencies such as Invisible Children, Habitat for Humanity and United Way inform

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students of ways they can volunteer with the organizations.

Along with thousands of programs across the country, USC takes part in the National Days of Service to celebrate the life and service of Martin Luther King Jr. Registration begins in the fall semester and the MLK Day of Service is held in January.

Alternative Break Service Trips allow students to make an impact in their community during fall and spring breaks.

Past trips have included rebuilding homes in Johns Island, S.C., and New Orleans. In addition, international service trips are available each May, through which students can earn course credit in social work.

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ADVERTISING & CREATIVE SERVICES Advertising and Creative Services are among the many opportunities to get involved at the University of South Carolina.

Student sales representatives gain real-world experience in advertising sales by selling ad

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space in USC’s print, online and broadcast media. These students work directly with clients in order to prepare ads that reach USC’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans.

The Creative Services staff works with the latest technology to design ads for The Daily Gamecock and Garnet & Black Magazine that run in print and online for all platforms, as well as any promotional materials for the office of Student Media.

These jobs require some previous background, but are designed to provide students with quality experience in their respective industries to prepare them for the real world.

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THE DAILY GAMECOCK Since beginning publication in 1908, no one has covered the University of South Carolina quite like The Daily Gamecock.

With a daily circulation of 10,000, The Daily Gamecock has grown to become South Carolina’s 15th largest newspaper.

In addition to publishing an editorially independent student newspaper five days a week, the staff also publishes DailyGamecock.com and maintains a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. They have a steady following of more than 20,000 on Twitter.

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study contributing articles, photographs, layout design, advertisements, videos and audio productions to keep the newsroom running. The Daily Gamecock will introduce a revamped training program in the fall, starting with interest meeting and fairs right after move-in.

This past spring, they relaunched DailyGamecock.com, a more appealing, user-friendly site that introduced regular blog updates.

No matter what students’ interests may be, there is a place for everyone at The Daily Gamecock. Email the editor-inchief at editor@dailygamecock. com to get started.

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GARNET & BLACK MAGAZINE Garnet & Black, the official student magazine of the University of South Carolina, is produced quarterly by contributors from all majors.

Students are responsible for creating every aspect of the magazine, including story development, photography, layout, design, graphics, styling, writing, copy editing and publishing.

All students are encouraged to get involved with any aspect of the magazine, and it’s one of the best ways to get experience in journalism while in school. Students can find G&B at organization

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fairs, in the Russell House Student Media wing or online at gandbmagazine.com. Past issues have featured some of campus’s biggest celebrities, hot topics, style trends, and other things to do during your time at Carolina.

Many of Garnet & Black’s past contributors have gone on to work for prestigious publications including Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Entertainment Weekly and The Colbert Report. Students don’t need to have prior experience to get started, just an interest in the media industry and a willingness to learn.

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90.5 WUSC-FM “Left of the dial, right in your ear” — that’s the slogan of WUSCFM, the student-run radio station at the University of South Carolina.

If overplayed, overcommercialized stations have turned you off, tune in to WUSC for a commercial-free broadcast that doesn’t include top-40 hits.

WUSC features both free-format and specialty shows. Free-format shows are 50 percent “rotation” music determined by student music directors and 50 percent music chosen by the DJ spanning three genres. Specialty shows focus on one genre such as blues, rock, jazz or hip-hop.

DJs gain experience in public affairs, radio broadcasting, audio production and management.

Working at WUSC also offers DJs exposure to new artists and genres, as well as networking

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opportunities with both record labels and distributors.

This semester, the DJs have focused on bringing in more live bands and conducting several interviews per week, one of which was with former Gamecock Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish.

The station has also brought in several guest speakers to speak to the DJs including several radio hosts from around the Columbia area.

In 2012, WUSC was recognized as one of the Top 25 College Radio Stations in the nation by the mtvU Woodie Awards.

Interest meetings and DJ training is held every fall, spring and summer semester.

Announcements are posted on the station’s website and on campus fliers and announced on air.

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SGTV

SGTV is USC’s studentoperated television station run through the Office of Student Media.

The station consists of many student-produced shows that are broadcast on campus channel 4 and streamed online at sgtv.sc.edu. Regularly scheduled programming includes coverage of Gamecock athletics in “Capital City Sports,” cooking on a college budget in “Gamecocks in the Kitchen” and campus entertainment news in “Talk of the Town.”

The station added more programs last year. “SGTV News 4” is a show partnered with The Daily Gamecock to

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create multimedia content to complement stories on the paper’s website. It also creates a live, weekly newscast with some of the week’s best content, as well as weekend sports and weather.

“Scene Sounds” works with WUSC-FM and the Columbia music scene to film live bands and music events for SGTV. Both “USC-Span” and “XTOX” take advantage of SGTV’s new capability to stream content live via Ustream. “USC-Span” features a weekly preview and live stream of student senate, and “XTOX” features Columbia guests being interviewed while playing video games with the hosts.

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SGTV also has “SGTV Productions,” a staff of students working with student organizations and outside clients to create videos for them.

In 2012, SGTV brought home several awards for its programming from the College Broadcasters Inc. Conference in Atlanta, Ga., including finalists for “Best Sportscast” and “Best PSA.” Over the years, SGTV has produced several successful alumni who now work for the Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys, Dinobrite Productions, NFL Films, and WACH Fox 57.

SGTV welcomes any and all students interested in television production regardless of major or background.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT At the University of South Carolina, students have a governing voice.

A unique leadership opportunity for incoming freshmen is involvement in Freshman Council, an entrylevel organization within Student Government. Council members are each paired with an upperclassman member of Student Government, who serves as a mentor, as the organization works on projects to improve the university. The selection process for FC includes an application and an interview.

The legislative branch of Student Government is the student senate, which passes legislation in all nonacademic fields. Comprised of

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students from each academic department, these Senators serve as the voice of the students within their respective fields. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions to their senators or apply for vacant positions.

Working with the senate is the executive branch, comprised of the elected student body president, vice president and treasurer. The executive cabinet further serves the president in matters regarding parking, housing, safety and institutional affairs.

For more information on each of these branches and positions or to find out who your current student-elected officials are visit www.sa.sc.edu/sg.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Office of Student Organizations is responsible for nearly 400 student organizations at the University of South Carolina. It focuses on providing supervision and assistance for the foundation and growth of all student organizations. By joining a student club, students are getting the opportunity to continue learning outside of class and to prepare for life after college.

The Student Organization Fair is held once each semester, but many organizations will accept members throughout the school year. At the fair, students can get information about student organizations

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and their representatives.

Speaking with a student representative allows students to figure out which organizations are a good match for them. Whether you’re interested in fashion, politics or skydiving, USC has a wide variety of clubs that can meet students’ needs.

If a student can’t find what he or she is looking for, they also have the option of creating a club. Clubs need a minimum of 10 members and a faculty or staff advisor. Then, interested students can full out an online application and begin the process of starting a registered student organization.

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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS If you want to connect with a group of students and aspire to learn more about your leadership capabilities, the Leadership Programs offered at the University of South Carolina will help you reach your potential.

The eight-week Emerging Leaders Program provides USC students with tools, tips and tricks to become successful students and leaders. ELP meets on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program includes a ropes course, one-on-one advisement with Emerging Leader Mentors and a graduation ceremony.

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The Leadership Enrichment and Development (LEAD) retreat is an overnight retreat for the top rising junior and senior student leaders. LEAD provides students with the opportunity to interact with university administrators and collaborate with other student leaders while developing relationships with one another.

The Leadership Team, comprised of student leaders with a range of experience and knowledge, supports the services of the Leadership Programs. Members develop, plan and execute Leadership Programs initiatives through weekly meetings.

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STUDY ABROAD

If you’re looking to expand your horizons, the Study Abroad programs at the University of South Carolina have a lot of offer to allow students to gain school credit and cultural experience at the same time. Whether you go abroad for a Maymester, a semester or an entire academic year, the Study Abroad Office can help you make the most of your out-ofcountry experience.

Many students think that studying abroad is expensive, but this isn’t always the case.

Typically, scholarships and

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financial aid received for study on campus at USC can be applied toward studying abroad. In addition, many scholarships are offered exclusively to students to help lower costs. The Study Abroad Office can help you decide which program will work with your personal interests, major and financial situation.

Weekday informational sessions are offered throughout the semester and by appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, too.

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CAMPUS RECREATION

The University of South Carolina offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities that will help you stay in shape without breaking the bank.

The state-of-the-art Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center — opened in 2003 — features indoor and outdoor pools, rockwall climbing, racquetball, basketball courts, saunas and outdoor beach volleyball.

Adjacent multipurpose fields offer additional activities.

Cardiovascular equipment and weight training are also available.

Don’t have the equipment for your favorite sport? That’s OK. Strom’s Equipment Issue offers a wide variety of sports equipment that all students, faculty and staff members can check out at any time.

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Center offers indoor swimming pools, cardio equipment, dance studios and basketball and volleyball courts. A large recreational field complex is also available for students wishing to play sports such as soccer, rugby and football. Students can also play tennis at the courts on Blossom Street.

Campus Recreation hosts different activities and classes throughout the year such as backpacking, tubing and kayaking to name a few.

Group Exercise classes are also offered as a great way to stay motivated, get in shape and interact with others.

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CAROLINA PRODUCTIONS Carolina Productions is the university’s studentoperated organization responsible for bringing all kinds of entertainment to campus. Different programs include motivational speakers, politicians, comedians, famous musicians and other special events like USC Idol and USC’s Got Talent. CP provides entertaining, educational and diverse programs for all students to enjoy.

CP is also responsible for choosing the movies shown at the Russell House Theater and holds regularly occurring events such as Acoustic Café and Spoken Word Wednesdays.

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Carolina Productions is made up of five committees: Cinematic Arts, Comedic Events, Concerts, Cultural Awareness and Special Programs. These committees are responsible for planning and organizing all of CP’s events and are always looking for fresh suggestions and new members.

To become a general member of the program, students simply need to join any of these five committees.

The committees meet once a week in the Russell House and are free to join.

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Department of Student Life University of South Carolina

Minority Assistance Peer Program MAPP assists first-year students of color in their transition to the University of South Carolina by providing them with a trained mentor for their critical first year.

To apply, please visit: www.sa.sc.edu/omsa

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Carolina Welcome Week Events commUNITY Picnic August 20, 4-6 p.m.

Russell House Patio August 21, 1-4 p.m.

Russell House Ballroom Minority Student Welcome August 21, 4-5 p.m.

Russell House Ballroom For more information about these events, visit: www.sa.sc.edu/omsa

CLUB SPORTS

Club sports are an excellent way to play your favorite sports, stay in shape and meet new people at USC. Offering more competition than intramurals, teams will typically travel to other schools in the area for games or matches. This also calls for a bigger time commitment; unlike intramurals, students in club sports will typically practice two or three times per week in addition to the actual game.

Sign-ups take place on Greene Street at the beginning of each semester and try-outs typically follow, although each club is different. Teams play six to 10 games against other

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clubs and universities each season, in addition to an endof-season tournament.

With more than 35 club sports to choose from and flexible scheduling, many students play more than one sport each year. USC offers typical sports like men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and football, but they also have teams for disc golf, quidditch, bodybuilding and water polo. For a full list, practice schedules and contact information, visit campusrec. sc.edu/clubs/list.

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FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE Participating in Fraternity and Sorority Life is a great opportunity for students to make friends, raise money for various charities and gain leadership experience.

Though organized into 39 separate fraternities and sororities, this community comes together on numerous occasions for exciting events like Homecoming, Greek Week and Dance Marathon. The goal of these organizations is not only to form lifelong friendships with members but also to do good for the community.

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raises money for its own philanthropy and often does so in the form of competitions for the entire Carolina community. These consist of anything from Jell-O eating contests to flag football to male beauty pageants. On weekends, fraternities and sororities often attend football games together, host semiformal and formal dances and take beach and mountain trips. Joining Fraternity and Sorority Life also provides the opportunity to participate in individual intramural sports teams for many different sports.

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Sports are a great way to get involved on campus in a competitive environment. With more than 10 sports offered each semester, all with varying competition levels, students have plenty of different options to choose from.

Students are responsible for putting their own teams together, but Campus Recreation offers an online database, www.imleagues. com, where students can be entered into a pool of individual players. This is designed to give teams options for picking up players if needed. Still, this is a great option for students who are interested in playing a sport.

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but can’t find enough people to put a team together.

There are also different leagues for each individual sport, such as men’s, women’s, co-rec, fraternity, sorority, grad/staff-men’s, grad/staffco-rec, and elite or premier.

This gives students the option of selecting the level of competition that they are looking for.

Games are during the week with each team typically playing once a week during the regular season. Leagues consist of playing three or four games before being entered into a single-elimination tournament. The winners of each league are given a coveted champions T-shirt.

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STUDENT TICKETING

Students interested in claiming South Carolina athletic tickets must enter their university-assigned ticketing Student ID and Password through USC’s TicketMaster.com page.

Through Student Account Manager, students will be able to reserve free student tickets for athletic events such as football, men’s basketball and baseball. While there, you will also transfer tickets to your CarolinaCard.

Each sport’s claim windows differ, but will typically start on a Monday. The student

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ticketing office will send out an email alerting students when tickets have been made available. For a home baseball series, this will take place some time Monday afternoon, although it is subject to change. For both baseball and basketball games, students can log onto their Student Account Manager and claim tickets immediately.

Football games can be a little trickier. For Saturday home games, request windows start Monday at 9 a.m. If the number of requests exceeds the number of tickets available,

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tickets will be rewarded based on a point system, which is ranked highest to lowest on loyalty (the more games you go to, the better). After students claim (or don’t claim) their tickets, any remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis online Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This also applies to games where the amount of tickets requested is lower than the number of tickets made available.

Be sure to check out Student Life’s website for tickets and upto-date information.

THEATERS Both on and off campus, Columbia has a variety of theatres, each with something different to offer.

Trustus Theater, located in the heart of The Vista, offers comfortable chairs, a bar and complimentary popcorn.

Trustus’ seasons consist of eight main stage performances and late-night shows, including sketch comedy. Located at 520 Lady St., Trustus also offers discounts for students.

For showtimes and ticket information, go to www.trustus. org or call 803-254-9732.

The Workshop Theatre, on Bull Street, has been Columbia’s prominent community theater for more than 40 years.

Supported by the South Carolina Arts Commission,

Workshop Theatre offers plays, musicals and acting lessons.

For more information on ticket pricing, membership and volunteer opportunities, visit www.workshoptheatre.com or call 803-799-4876.

Longstreet Theatre, a historic landmark on USC’s campus, is where the Department of Theatre and Dance is located.

A typical season at Longstreet Theatre includes plays, musicals and comedies in arena-style seating. The Lab Theatre, located on Greene Street across from Longstreet, shows plays performed and created by students. Tickets are affordable with prices ranging from $5 to $10 and showtimes are available online at www.cas.sc.edu/thea.

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USC ATHLETICS

If you like big-time college athletics, you’ve come to the right place. The University of South Carolina features some of the top athletic programs in the country.

Leading the pack is baseball and equestrian, which have each won multiple national championships in the last decade. The newest addition to the Gamecock family is sand volleyball, which begins play in 2013-14.

Of course, living in SEC country, everyone wants to talk football.

Led by the “Head Ball Coach,” Steve Spurrier, the Gamecocks have finished the season ranked nationally in the Top 10 in each of the past two years, a programfirst. Home games are played at Williams-Brice Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,250, and prominently feature “2001,” one of the best entrances in all of college football.

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beautiful Carolina Stadium, which opened in 2009. The Gamecocks won back-to-back national championships in 2010 and 2011 before losing in the final in 2012.

Annually, South Carolina is among the nation’s leaders in attendance.

Both basketball programs are on the rise, as well. Women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, who was recently introduced into the Naismith Hall of Fame this past year, led the team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2013 and the Sweet 16 in 2012. It was only the second time in program history that the team won NCAA tournament games in back-toback years. The men are coached

by Frank Martin, a nationally known and well-respected leader who took over in 2012 after a successful stint at Kansas State.

Perhaps more than ever, as the slogan says, it’s a great to be a Gamecock.

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DEVINE STREET

When University of South Carolina students are in search of a day of shopping, beautiful tree-lined Devine Street in historic downtown Columbia provides the perfect option.

With more than 30 stores, and the heart of the district located just past Five Points, this area is a shopper’s dream.

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You can find great accessories at Handpicked or pick up gear for the weekend camping trip at Half-Moon Outfitters. In need of an ensemble for Carolina Cup? Look no further than Brittons.

Not only is Devine Street the home of many of Columbia’s finest stores and boutiques, it’s also a great place to stop for lunch or dinner with restaurants like Cantina 76 and Burger Tavern 77. Looking for pizza? Check out Za’s Brick Oven Pizza. With about a dozen or more places to eat, there’s guaranteed to be something to match your appetite.

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FINLAY PARK The largest park downtown, Finlay Park is the place to be for a variety of events.

Anchored by a beautiful scenic waterfall in front of the downtown skyline, Finlay Park is a picturesque place to bring a date or the family. And with plenty of open space, 18 acres in all, it’s a great place to play catch with friends or your dog.

Starting up in late May or early June, Finlay Park hosts a series of events on the weekend. Every Friday night is movie night, which is perfect to come out with a

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lawn chair or blanket to watch something on the big screen.

Every Saturday in June, July and August, concerts are held from 7 to 10 p.m. Best of all, each of the events are free to attend.

Located in the middle of Assembly, Taylor, Gadsden and Laurel streets, it’s a short drive from the USC Campus or The Vista. It’s a great place for a nice, relaxing day in the sun.

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When you buy official merchandise, you not only help generate income to support and enhance the scholastic missions of the University of South Carolina but also help protect the university’s reputation, good name and image by permitting only appropriate uses.

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FIVE POINTS Located only a few minutes from campus by foot, Five Points is the hub for offcampus student life. It boasts an array of shopping, dining and nightlife options for students.

Pawley’s Front Porch has a covered outdoor patio and some of the best burgers in town. Delaney’s is a classic Irish bar with great food. Visit Goatfeathers or Speakeasy for a classy, intimate setting with a jazz feel. If you want to spend the night dancing with friends, head to Group Therapy for techno night on Saturdays.

Local coffeehouses like Drip Coffee and restaurants like the Gourmet Shop and Yesterday’s

offer affordable, delicious dining choices.

Shopping in Five Points ranges from feminine, boutique-style stores like Bohemian and Wish to unconventional, buy-trade-sell stores like Sid Nancy.

USC helps keep Five Points a safe environment for students.

The Carolina Cab picks students up at the fountain in the center of the district and takes students to residences within five miles of campus.

The neighborhood is one of Columbia’s event hubs hosting bands every Thursday in April and May at the Five After Five event. It is also the setting of Columbia’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival.

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HARBISON BOULEVARD The shops on Harbison Boulevard are home to one of the state’s largest selections of shopping. All throughout the area, you’ll find hundreds of stores and outlets. It’s here you’ll find everything you need from thrifty college décor to the latest fashions and some of the best restaurants and movie theaters in the Columbia area.

Located right off of the I-26 Harbison exit, Columbiana Centre is arguably the area’s best mall, anchored by Belk, Dilliard’s, JCPenney and Sears.

Additional stores include ALDO, Banana Republic, Express, Forever 21 and Victoria’s Secret.

Other attractions in the area include multiple casual dining

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restaurants, Regal Columbiana Grande Movie Theater, Jewelry Warehouse and Frankie’s Fun Park for miniature golf and games. Harbison Boulevard is a great place to bring a date or to get away with a few friends.

It’s also one of the main routes to Columbia’s largest recreational attraction at Lake Murray. Lake Murray covers thousands of acres and is home to some of the best fishing, camping, boating, scenery and dining in the entire Midlands. It’s a great way to spend time with friends and family or simply take in some of the natural beauty this state has to offer.

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MAIN STREET In the heart of downtown Columbia, just a few steps from campus, you’ll stumble upon Main Street. A lively city center filled with both local and national businesses, restaurants, retailers and community favorites, Main Street is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening.

The streets are always busy with the hustle and bustle of big business during the day, but they also come to life at night. Take a leisurely stroll

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down the sidewalks lined with hanging baskets before sliding into one of the dozens of restaurants on Main Street.

After dinner, take in the city views at The Roof Top, a bar atop the Sheraton Hotel at 1400 Main St. Perhaps one of the largest attractions on this strip is the Columbia Museum of Art, known for its outstanding exhibits and fun-filled events.

Every month you can check out “First Thursday,” an art

crawl featuring local entertainers and artists. On the first Friday of every month, enjoy “Arts and Draughts� with live music, art and beer tasting.

MALLS

Columbia’s five different malls offer more than 400 specialty, retail and department stores among them.

Columbiana Centre, located off of Harbison Boulevard, has a variety of department stores including Dillard’s and Belk as well as smaller shops such as Francesca’s Collections, Bare Escentuals and Express.

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Columbia Place on Two Notch Road has the only Macy’s in Columbia as well as a movie theater. This mall also offers a Burlington Coat Factory, Express and Charlotte Russe. For store listing and hours, visit www.

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closest theater to campus. Stores inside of the mall include Barnes & Noble, Belk and GNC. Hours and store listings can be found online at www.RichlandMallSC. com.

Village at Sandhill is a large outdoor mall with options ranging from World Market to LOFT by Ann Taylor. This mall also offers a grocery store, movie theater and Home Depot. For a complete listing of stores, restaurants and movies, visit www.villageatsandhillonline.com.

Dutch Square Mall on Bush River Road houses an AMC theater, a variety of different places to eat and stores ranging from Claire’s Boutique to Office Depot. For more information on store listings and featured discounts, visit www. dutchsquare.com.

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Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

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RIVERBANKS ZOO The Riverbanks Zoo is only minutes away from campus and is a great attraction for adventures with both friends and family. The zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals from all over the world. Penguins, lemurs, elephants, gorillas, giraffes and tigers are just some of the wild creatures you can learn more about during your visit. The facility also includes an aquarium habitat and birdhouse, which house hundreds of birds, reptiles and fish.

The zoo is also home to beautiful botanical gardens covering more than 34,000 square feet and showcasing

thousands of vibrant and colorful species of plant life.

Along with being included in your zoo admission for your normal day trips, the garden can also be reserved for private parties and is host to many different community and non-profit events year round.

Whether you’re an animal lover, looking for a fun day to spend with friends and family or want to take in one of the best attractions Columbia has to offer, you should definitely fit a trip to the zoo into your college experience.

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THE VISTA

If you are looking to take in downtown Columbia life, look no further than the Vista.

Located on the banks of the historic Congaree River, the Vista is Columbia’s premiere locale for shopping, dining and entertainment.

With a variety of options — from savory burgers at Liberty Tap Room and Grill to Mediterranean tapas at Gervais and Vine — it’s no wonder the Vista is so popular with students. Other popular spots include Carolina Ale House and its rooftop bar, some of the best pizza in town at Mellow Mushroom and something for everyone at Jillian’s. The area also

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includes a variety of shopping options for books, apparel and accessories.

In addition to dining and shopping options, the historic district offers entertainment, including live music, scenic parks and museums. Some of Columbia’s most well-known and visited festivals also take place here. Artista Vista, Viva la Vista and Vista Lights bring many local artists, musicians, restaurants and stores to the area for students and citizens of Columbia to enjoy.

For more on these festivals, museums, dining and shopping options or other information, visit www.vistacolumbia.com.

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ATLANTA

Home to CNN, Coca-Cola and Braves baseball, Atlanta is an ideal weekend trip from Columbia. A three-hour drive straight down I-20 west will get you right into the city, but you’ll need more than just a day to see one of the biggest cities in the South.

For many tourists, Atlanta CityPASS, which allows you to pick five attractions, is the best way to see the best of what Atlanta has to offer. That includes the World of CocaCola and a tour inside CNN studios, but it also includes premier attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, High Museum of Art, Fernbank Museum of Natural

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History and the Atlanta History Center. You’ll need a whole weekend, or more, to be able to squeeze in some combination of these five hot spots.

Pro sports are a big draw for sports fans throughout the Southeast. The Atlanta Braves are the region’s only baseball team and have a strong fan base in the Columbia area.

Atlanta is also home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Each has enjoyed a solid run to their respective sports’ postseasons over the past few years.

The city also hosts the SEC Championship football game every year.

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CHARLESTON Perhaps the cultural hub of the Southeast, Charleston is a mustvisit for any out-of-state students unfamiliar with the area. Located less than two hours away, its rich history and breathtaking architecture will make it well worth your trip.

The downtown peninsula area features a fine collection of 19th century mansions. Including the famous Battery, the entire area south of Broad Street is a mustsee for any history buff. Also located downtown is the worldrenowned Rainbow Row, one of the most photographed places in all of Charleston.

While downtown is a good place to start, Charleston certainly has more to offer. Old plantations like Boone Hall,

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Magnolia Garden and Drayton Hall are just some of the oftvisited attractions in Charleston.

Each one is vastly different from the others.

One thing is for sure; you won’t be able to go wrong with local cuisine, especially if you like seafood. And of course, you can’t go to Charleston without trying the classic she-crab soup, which you can get just about anywhere within the city.

Historic forts, like Fort Sumter, museums and houses of worship are popular stops, too. With such a wide variety of things to do and see, checking out the betterthan-advertised visitor’s center located downtown would be a good place for newcomers to plan their trip.

CHARLOTTE One of the most populous cities on the East Coast, Charlotte is a mere 90-minute drive from Columbia. Thanks to its size and proximity, it’s a popular place to visit for USC students looking for the benefits of a big city.

Some of those benefits include professional sports. Charlotte is the home to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats. In addition, the Charlotte Knights are the highest affiliate (AAA) for the Chicago White Sox and play their home games in Fort Mill, S.C. Charlotte is also the home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races each year. For golf fans, the Wells Fargo Championship is held annually in Charlotte and brings some of the top golfers in the world.

But Charlotte is hardly just for sports fans. SouthPark Mall is home to one of only two Nordstroms in the Carolinas and is now home to the first Neiman Marcus in the region and the first full-line Crate & Barrel store.

Northlake Mall is another popular destination and offers more than 150 stores including Banana Republic and Apple.

Charlotte also has an extensive list of performing arts centers and museums that offer a wide range of cultural and historical education opportunities for visitors.

It’s a popular destination to fly into as well, often offering more direct flights for students going home for breaks. If looking to plan a weekend getaway, be sure to visit charlottesgotalot.com to get started.

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CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK There are plenty of great outdoor activities throughout the state of South Carolina, but perhaps the best is just a 30-minute drive south of Columbia at Congaree National Park. Best known for its abundance of hiking trails and primitive campsites, the Park is a must-visit for any fan of the outdoors.

Most notably, there are more than 25 miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk loop trail. Guided walks and canoe trips are offered free of charge. Most of the park is designated wilderness, though, so patrons can witness just about everything by foot or canoe.

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If you bring your own canoe, marked trails will allow you to explore Cedar Creek. If you don’t have one, USC students can rent them on campus at the Outdoor Recreation Office.

Still, those interested should ask park staff beforehand about current water levels since low water or flooding is a possibility.

If planning an overnight hiking or canoe trip, stop at the park visitor center, which you can access from the National Park entrance located on Old Bluff Road. Here you can get a free camping permit, a trail map, and up-to-date information on trails and weather conditions.

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MYRTLE BEACH Less than three hours to the east, Myrtle Beach is a common tourist attraction for all ages.

Thanks to a great variety of shops, golf courses, amusement parks and of course, beach space, Myrtle Beach can make for an ideal

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vacation.

With more than 100 golf courses in the area, Travel World Magazine has called Myrtle Beach the “Golf Capital of the World.” Many of the resorts are public courses, and get crowded during peak vacation months. The city also has an extensive collection of miniature golf courses.

There are also multiple shopping malls including two separate Tanger Outlet malls, two indoor malls within city limits and the ever-popular Broadway at the Beach, home to Ripley’s Aquarium. Broadway at the Beach also has numerous restaurants, shops and theaters.

But everyone comes for the sand and salt water. With more than 400 hotels, many of which sit right on the ocean, Myrtle Beach is at its best during the warm summer months.

SAVANNAH Located just over the Georgia-South Carolina border via I-95, Savannah is a hidden cultural gem of the Southeast.

It’s a popular destination for visitors nationwide and is only two-and-a-half hours from Columbia. One walk down Bull Street and you’ll see why USA Weekend Magazine called Savannah one of the 10 Most Beautiful Places in America.

Best known for its historic district, which is one of the largest in the United States, Savannah is a great spot to get a feel for the “Old South.”

Twenty-two squares dominate the downtown area including Chippewa Square, where the bus scenes for the movie “Forrest Gump” were shot.

Each square typically honors a person or historical event and is centered on some type of monument.

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River Street is a must-see for visitors as well. Aptly named for its location on the Savannah River, it is the entertainment hub of the city. More than 75 boutiques, galleries, studios, restaurants and pubs are housed in old cotton warehouses.

Savannah is also a great place for museums, arts and theaters.

Popular spots include the Telfair Museum of Art and the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

And then there’s the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is considered the second biggest in the entire country.

Only behind New York, Savannah’s parade will attract more than 400,000 visitors each year. Along with a threehour parade route, the city shuts down for a full day of live music and other festivities.

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THE HORSESHOE

At the University of South Carolina, the Horseshoe is the symbol of campus life. It’s been the heart and soul of the campus since Rutledge College was built in 1805.

Located on Sumter Street, the horseshoe-shaped pathway is home to 11 buildings, 10 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The McKissick Visitor Center, the newest of these buildings, houses a South Carolina museum and serves as the starting point to many campus tours throughout the year.

Each charming stucco building along the Horseshoe’s brick walkway is a reminder of the university’s humble

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beginnings. In the past, it’s hosted everything from commencement ceremonies to ESPN’s College GameDay and even to Pope John Paul II. The Horseshoe is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon pickup game of ultimate frisbee or to lay in the shade with a group of friends or a good book.

The Horseshoe’s importance is long-lasting, just like the buildings along its path. In fact, it’s quite common to see former students returning to this iconic symbol of USC to propose to their significant others or pose for wedding photographs.

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CAROLINA VS. CLEMSON There are sports rivalries, and then there’s South Carolina and Clemson. Incoming students may already be well in-tune with the deep-seated rivalry, but for those that aren’t: Be sure not to flaunt orange and purple colors during certain times of the year.

The Carolina-Clemson rivalry dates all the way back to 1896, the first football game played between the two schools, which Carolina won 12-6. What’s transpired since is the secondlongest uninterrupted series in all of Division I football, a set of 104 straight games since 1909. Like all great rivalries, the series has had its fair share of ugly moments, but it’s a celebrated week on each campus leading up to Saturday, where a year’s worth of bragging rights are on the line. The two

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schools take turns hosting the game every other year with the 2013 version coming to WilliamsBrice Stadium. South Carolina has won the past four years in a row and is tied for the longest winning streak in the history of the rivalry.

In baseball, the teams get together for a three-game set each year with both hosting a game on campus and a third played on a neutral field. They’ve recently squared off in the NCAA Tournament in 2012 in regional play and 2010 at the College World Series. South Carolina eliminated Clemson from postseason play both times.

But the rivalry also extends beyond sports. During the annual Carolina-Clemson week (beginning Monday Nov. 25 this year), each school has a blood

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Request a student football ticket at the beginning of each week of a home game. Student football tickets are distributed based on the number of loyalty points a student has. First year students start with

3 loyalty points. drive to see which can donate more.

USC also hosts an annual pep rally, called Tigerburn, all leading up to Saturday’s big game.

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ALMA MATER “We Hail Thee Carolina” We hail thee, Carolina, and sing thy high praise With loyal devotion, remembering the days When proudly we sought thee, thy children to be; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee!

Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy walls And found dearest comrades in thy classic halls.

We’ve honored and loved thee as sons faithfully; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee!

Generations of sons have rejoiced to proclaim Thy watchword of service, thy beauty and fame.

For ages to come shall their rallying cry be; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee!

Fair shrine of high honor and truth, thou shalt still Blaze forth as a beacon, thy mission fulfill, And crowned by all hearts in a new jubilee; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee!

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CAROLINIAN CREED

The community of scholars at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to personal and academic excellence.

Choosing to join the community obligates each member to a code of civilized behavior.

As a Carolinian...

I will practice personal and academic integrity; I will respect the dignity of all persons; I will respect the rights and property of others;

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I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions; I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings and their need for conditions which support their work and development.

Allegiance to these ideals requires each Carolinian to refrain from and discourage behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves.

USC BUCKET LIST High five President Pastides.

Let the good times roll at the Rosewood Crawfish Festival.

Keep on your feet during Dance Marathon or Relay for Life.

Look like a fool in the Clapping Circle.

Strike a pose with Sir Big Spur.

Dance on Greene Street during Hip Hop Wednesday.

Go out of your way to help a stranger.

Sprawl on the first floor of T. Coop, the lowest point in Columbia.

Visit Clemson’s campus wearing a USC shirt from our bookstore.

Dress head-to-toe in green for St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points.

Cruise in the Carolina Cab.

Feel the burn in a group exercise class at Strom (free for the first 2 weeks of class).

Pig out at the Top of Carolina’s Friday BBQ Buffet.

Rock out at the Homecoming Step Show.

Explore new topics in an elective class.

Gorge on chicken fingers every Wednesday for a month.

Reuse a water bottle for a month.

Take a snapshot with Cocky.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at a USC vs. Clemson football game.

Sing along during an a cappella concert.

Talk with someone handing out flyers.

Treat your professor with the “Out to Lunch” program.

Explore your artsy side at a play in the Longstreet Theatre.

Be the subject in a research experiment.

Go to class on Halloween in a costume.

Complete the Dining Hall Marathon—17 dining locations, 1 week.

Eat at Groucho’s for Sunday lunch.

As a senior, befriend a freshman.

Make a splash in the indoor pool at Strom.

Stargaze from Observatory.

Picnic on the Horseshoe.

Run or support a 5K for charity.

Volunteer during a Service Council event.

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Snap a graduation picture in front of the Horseshoe gates.

Take a date to dinner and a movie in the Gamecock Park/Carolina Theater.

Shag with friends at Jillian’s.

Sign up for Cocky’s Reading Express.

Skip class to play Frisbee on the Horseshoe.

Buy organic at the Healthy Carolina Farmer’s Market.

Donate blood or time to the Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Drive.

Climb Outdoor Challenge Course.

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Go on a ghost tour sponsored

by University Ambassadors on Halloween.

Dine at the McCutchen House.

Play a game of pool in the Golden Spur Game Room.

Start the Gamecock “GAME!” “COCKS!”

Call—

Travel with the Carolina Convoy to an away football game.

Climb the stairs to the 17th floor of Capstone.

For good luck before your first exam, take a midnight stroll

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across the Pickens Street Bridge.

Say “thank you” to a university employee.

Avoid doing laundry for a month.

Stroll down the Riverwalk.

Watch the sunset from the top of Horizon Garage.

Flip a coin into the T. Coop fountain.

Smile for a picture with “Gamecock Jesus.”

Remember Carolina Cup.

Scale Strom’s rock wall.

Kiss on the Horseshoe during a full moon.

Write a letter to the editor of The Daily Gamecock.

Student

Check out an event at the Koger Center.

Celebrate the holidays by attending USC’s Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Deactivate your Facebook for a week, and use your extra time to have an adventure.

Visit 10 tables at Organization Fair.

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Compete in Cocky’s Scavenger Hunt.

Quest

Paint up for an athletic game.

See a movie at the Nickelodeon theater.

De-stress at Carolina After Dark.

Meet the person who now lives in your freshman room.

Convince a professor to hold class outside.

Plan a weekend Charleston.

Check out the Columbia Museum of Art or the State Museum.

Attend BGLSA’s Birdcage event.

Continue the ring tradition and buy a class ring.

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Sightsee with Columbia Carriage Works.

Spend a day at the Riverbanks Zoo.

Eat something fried at the S.C. State Fair.

Win a coveted intramural sport t-shirt.

Apply for a leadership position within a student organization.

Study in Library.

Grill out at a AAAS Cookout.

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Tube down the Congaree River.

Get an autograph from a studentathlete.

Drop some lyrics at Spoken Word Wednesday.

Grab a coffee and study in one of our local coffee shops—Cool Beans, Immaculate Consumption or The Drip!

Study abroad.

Swim, sail or chill at Lake Murray.

Tell a professor what you really think of his/her class.

Celebrate diversity by becoming a Safe Zone Ally.

Ride every USC shuttle route.

Order Beezer’s after 2 a.m.

Get produce from City Roots.

Find the Hootie and the Blowfish brick on the Horseshoe and take a picture with their monument.

Cast your vote in Government elections.

Attend a Greek philanthropy event.

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Sit in on a class you aren’t taking.

Learn all the words to our fight song and our alma mater.

Sing your heart out at Carolina Ale House’s Karaoke Night.

Devour a gyro at the Greek Festival.

Grab a coffee from Colloquium and sit out on Gambrell’s third-floor patio.

Tour the State House, and find all six stars on the exterior.

Ignite your football passion during Tigerburn.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2013

Aug. 16 Aug. 18 Aug. 22 Aug. 28

Sept. 2 Sept. 12 Oct. 11

Oct. 17-18 Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 9-16 Dec. 16

Faculty reporting date New Student Convocation Classes begin Last day to drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded Labor Day holiday — no classes Last day to apply for December graduation Last day to drop a course without a grade of “WF” being recorded Fall break — no classes Thanksgiving break — no classes Last day of classes Reading day Final exams (includes exams on Sat.) Commencement exercises

SPRING 2014 Jan. 13 Jan. 17

Jan. 20

Feb. 3 March 3

March 9-16 April 17 April 28 April 29 April 30-May 7 May 9-10

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Classes begin Last day to drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day — no classes Last day to apply for May graduation Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded Spring break — no classes Awards day Last day of classes Reading day Final exams (includes exams on Sat.) Commencement exercises

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Career Center

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CarolinaCard Office

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Community Service Programs

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Counseling and Human Development Center

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Dining Services

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Disability Services

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Health and Wellness Programs

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Office of the Bursar

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Office of the Registrar

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Russell House Information Center

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