UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA openhouse 2014 contents SCHEDULE OF EVENTS... 1 EXPLORE THE RUSSELL HOUSE > Academic & Student Services Fair... 2 > Information Sessions... 3 > Map of Russell House... 4-5 EXPLORE CAMPUS > Campus Walking Tours... 6 > Greek Village Tours... 6 > Visit Residence Halls (on your own)... 6 > Wellness & Fitness Center Tours... 6 > Campus Map... 7 FOR YOUR REFERENCE > Academic Majors... 8 > Life at Carolina... 9 > USC Connect... 9 > On & Off Campus Dining Guide... 1 0 > Senior Year Calendar... 11 > 10% Off Coupon for the Bookstore... 13 > Notes Pages... 15
Want to know what it s like to be a student at USC? Look for current students at the event wearing these buttons who will be happy to chat with you! Excited about your visit? Tweet @UofSCAdmissions about your experience today using the following hashtag: #UofSCOpenHouse Smile, you re on camera! You may notice a photographer or videographer capturing moments throughout the day. If you do NOT want to be photographed or filmed, please see the Event Information table located in the Russell House lobby. Have a question? Don t hesitate to ask an admissions staff member, who will be wearing this yellow shirt.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Explore the Russell House See below for the events taking place in the Russell House University Union. For a map of the Russell House, refer to pages four and five. TIME EVENT LOCATION 12:00 PM Event Check-in Begins Russell House 1:00 4:00 PM Academic & Student Services Fair Ballroom (see diagram on page two) 1:00 4:10 PM Information Sessions >> Admission Requirements Rooms 302-305 >> USC Application: Step-By-Step Room 203 >> Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel Room 315 >> In-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Theater >> Out-of-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Room 322 Explore Campus See below for activities taking place around campus. See page seven for a map of campus and residence halls. Shuttles are provided to the Wellness & Fitness Center, Greek Village and select residence halls. See page seven for more details. TIME EVENT LOCATION 9:00-11:30 AM Campus Walking Tours Russell House, Davis Field Tours depart continuously. Last tour departs at 11:30 AM. 1:00 5:00 PM Greek Village Tours Greek Village 1:00 5:00 PM Visit Residence Halls (on your own) Around Campus 1:00 5:00 PM Wellness & Fitness Center Tours Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center Explore the USC Bookstore Show off your Gamecock pride by purchasing a T-shirt at the University Bookstore located on the ground floor of the Russell House University Union. The Bookstore is open from 9:00 AM 5:00 PM today. Be sure to use your 10% off coupon on page 13. 1
EXPLORE THE RUSSELL HOUSE Academic & Student Services Fair 1:00 4:00 PM Location: Ballroom Academic and student service department representatives are available to talk with you in one convenient location! For a full listing of all academic majors and Student Life offices, see pages eight and nine. 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 32 21 33 34 35 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 16 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 19 18 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 17 ENTRANCE ENTRANCE Booth Layout Key 1. Admissions Office 2. Arnold School of Public Health 3. College of Arts and Sciences 4. College of Education 5. College of Engineering and Computing 6. College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management 7. College of Mass Communications and Information Studies 8. College of Nursing 9. College of Pharmacy 10. College of Social Work 11. Darla Moore School of Business 12. School of Music 13. South Carolina Honors College 14. Capstone Scholars Program 15. Career Center 16. Carolina Campus Ministries 17. CarolinaCard 18. Dining Services 19. Gamecock Athletics 20. Gamecock Gateway 21. Health Services/Healthy Carolina see page nine for details 22. Law Enforcement & Safety 23. Opportunity Scholars Program/Gamecock Guarantee 24. Pre-Professional Advising 25. ROTC - Air Force 26. ROTC - Army 27. ROTC - Navy 28. SC Residency 29. University Housing * 30. University Housing: Green Learning Community 31. University Housing: International House at Maxcy College 32. University Housing: Preston Residential College 33. Student Engagement * 34. Student Life * 35. Parents Programs 36. Student Success Center 37. Study Abroad * 38. Undergraduate Research * 39. University 101 40. University Libraries 41. University Technology Services 42. USC Marching Band 43. Ask Me: I m a Student! 2
Information Sessions Sessions begin at 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00, and 3:40 PM Locations: See map on pages four and five Attend any sessions that interest you in your preferred order. Each session lasts 30 minutes. Admission Requirements Rooms 302-305 Admissions staff will discuss the process of applying to the University of South Carolina. You will learn about admissions requirements, the typical freshman profile, required courses, deadlines, and more. (This session will run continuously from 1:00-4:10 PM.) USC Application: Step-By-Step Room 203 Admissions staff will guide you through our brand new application and offer helpful hints to make the application process easier. Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel Room 315 Get your questions answered straight from the source. Current students will give you insight on leadership, community service and what it s like to be a student at USC. In-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Russell House Theater Learn about the university s financial aid process and scholarships available for freshmen who are South Carolina residents. Out-of-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Room 322 Learn about the university s financial aid process and scholarships available for freshmen who are not South Carolina residents. 3
RUSSELL HOUSE SECOND FLOOR Restrooms Elevator Fire Exit Vending Administrative Offices Retail / Services Campus Dining Russell House Theater In-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Stairs to 3rd floor Bookstore (lower level) Lobby Stairs to 3rd Floor GREENE STREET Event Information Academic & Student Services Fair Russell House Ballroom 203 USC Application: Step-By-Step 4
RUSSELL HOUSE THIRD FLOOR Restrooms Elevator Fire Exit Administrative Offices Retail / Services Out-of-state Scholarships and Financial Aid Room 322 Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel Room 315 Lobby Stairs to 2nd Floor GREENE STREET 302 303 304 Admission Requirements 305 5
EXPLORE CAMPUS (SEE CAMPUS MAP ON PAGE SEVEN) Campus Walking Tours Departing continuously from 9:00 11:30 AM Location: Russell House, Davis Field Take a walk around our beautiful campus and learn about campus life from current students. You ll hear important campus highlights and have time to ask questions (rain or shine). Tour lasts 75 minutes.* Tours depart continuously from the Visitor Center (McKissick). The last tour will depart at 11:30 AM. *Please note: Due to time and space limitations, this is an abbreviated version of the weekday tour. Greek Village Tours 1:00 5:00 PM (Tours depart every 30 minutes; the last tour will depart at 4:30 PM) Location: Greek Village Interested in sorority and fraternity life? Let current Carolina Greeks show you around our village, home to 21 of our 41 greek organizations. Each tour features a view of the first floor of a house in the Greek Village. Shuttles will pick you up and drop you off in front of the Russell House. The last shuttle will depart the Greek Village at 5:00 PM to return to the Russell House. Visit Residence Halls (on your own) 1:00 5:00 PM Locations: Various Take a look inside several freshmen halls today and see what it s like to live on campus. Housing staff will greet you in the lobby of any hall you choose to visit. Shuttles to select halls will run from 1:00-5:00 PM back and forth between the halls and the front of the Russell House. See map on page seven for more details. Please note: For security purposes, you will be asked to show this Open House agenda booklet before being granted access to each residence hall. Wellness & Fitness Center Tours 1:00 5:00 PM Location: Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center USC students enjoy free membership at this world-class fitness facility. Shuttles will continuously pick you up and drop you off in front of the Russell House. The last shuttle will depart the Wellness and Fitness Center at 5:00 PM to return to the Russell House. 6
Campus Map 1100 PENDLETON 1200 1300 1400 1500 1700 3 1 1800 MAIN SUMTER 900 USC HORSESHOE USC Visitor Center McKISSICK 2 800 GREENE 5 Russell House 7 LINCOLN ASSEMBLY 600 DEVINE Thomas Cooper Library BULL STREET GARAGE BULL BLOSSOM 500 WHEAT 400 300 CATAWBA RICE 200 700 6 2 8 10 4 Wellness and Fitness Center Meet at Davis Field next to the Russell House for an optional campus walking tour. Tours depart continuously from 9:00-11:30 a.m. 3 XXX 12 XXX 11 9 PICKENS Shuttles will pick up and drop off guests at Bates House/Bates West, West (Green) Quad, Capstone, Columbia Hall, the Greek Village and the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. WHALEY MARION BULL Want to drive yourself? All of the lots marked with a P are parking lots you may use today. HEYWARD Residence Halls (c) coed (w) women (m) men Suite-Style 1. Columbia Hall (c) 2. Capstone (c) 3. Maxcy College (c) 4. Patterson Hall (w) 5. Preston Residential College (c) 6. Honors Residence (c) 7. Women s Quad (w) Traditional-Style 8. McBryde (m) 9. Bates House (c) 10. South Tower (c) Apartment-Style 11. Bates West (c) 12. West (Green) Quad (c) 7
FOR YOUR REFERENCE Academic Majors COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES African-American Studies Anthropology Art Education Art History Art Studio Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Cardiovascular Technology Chemistry Chinese Studies Classics Comparative Literature Criminology and Criminal Justice Dance* Economics English Environmental Science Environmental Studies European Studies Film Studies French Geography Geological Sciences Geophysics German History International Studies Latin American Studies Marine Science Mathematics Media Arts Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre Women s and Gender Studies *Subject to audition. MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Business Economics Finance Management Management Science Marketing Pre-International Business* Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance *Subject to separate admission after the freshman year. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Athletic Training Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Level Education Physical Education (Teacher Prep) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, & SPORT MANAGEMENT Hospitality Management Integrated Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies Retailing (emphasis in Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising) Sport & Entertainment Management Tourism Management COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION STUDIES Advertising Broadcast Journalism Information Science Journalism Public Relations Visual Communications SCHOOL OF MUSIC* Composition Jazz Studies Education (Band, Strings, or Vocal) Performance (Brass, Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds) Theory *Subject to audition (all music majors). COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing SC COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Pre-Pharmacy* *Subject to separate admission into pharmacy program later. ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Exercise Science Public Health COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK Social Work SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE Baccalaureus Artium et Scientae B.A. (B.S.)/J.D. (six-year pre-law/law degree program) 8
Life at Carolina The Department of Student Life will have a table at the Academic and Student Services Fair with representatives available to discuss a variety of services available to USC students. For a map of the Academic and Student Services Fair, see page two. Student Life will also be hosting information sessions in room 315 of the Russell House. For more information, see page three. Student Life includes the following offices: Campus Recreation Carolina Campus Ministries Carolina Productions Community Service Programs Development Fraternity and Sorority Life Leadership Programs Multicultural Student Affairs Off-Campus Student Services Parents Programs Russell House University Union Student Government Student Media Student Organizations Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs Women s Student Services USC Connect USC Connect is a long-term initiative to support students in making the most of their education by integrating course work with first-hand learning experiences outside of class. Students are encouraged to participate in experiences within and beyond the classroom, create big ideas to foster future possibilities, and lead the world into positive change. Offices who support the USC Connect initiative are marked with a garnet asterisk (* ) on page two. Please feel free to ask any of these offices for more information on USC Connect. 9
On & Off Campus Dining Guide Restaurants on campus in russell house Chick-fil-A Russell House, 2nd Floor Einstein Bros. Bagels Russell House, 2nd Floor Grand Market Place Russell House, 1st Floor Pizza Hut Russell House, 2nd Floor Restaurants near campus american California Dreaming -$ 401 S. Main Street 803-254-6767 Harper s $ 700 Harden Street 803-252-2222 Liberty Tap Room and Grill $ 828 Gervais Street 803-461-4677 Mr. Friendly s New Southern Cafe $-$$ 2001-A Greene Street 803-254-7828 Yesterday s 2030 Devine Street 803-799-0196 burgers, wings, pizza, etc. Five Guys Burgers and Fries 931 Senate Street 803-799-0441 Mellow Mushroom $ 1009 Gervais Street 803-933-9201 Pawley s Front Porch $ 827 Harden Street 803-771-8001 Village Idiot 2009 Gervais Street 803-252-8646 Wild Wing Café -$ 729 Lady Street 803-252-9464 Za s Brick Oven Pizza -$ 2930 Devine Street 803-771-7334 KEY = <$10 $ = $10-15 $$ = >$15 japanese and sushi Saki Tumi $ 807 Gervais Street 803-931-0700 Tsunami $ 700 Gervais Street 803-312-9911 mexican and southwestern Moe s 625 S. Main Street 803-256-9663 Tio s 921 Sumter Street 803-252-7229 sandwiches, subs, salads Andy s Deli 2005 Greene Street 803-799-2639 Beezer s Gourmet Sandwich Shop 919 Sumter Street 803-771-2639 DiPrato s -$ 342 Pickens Street 803-779-0606 Groucho s Deli 611 Harden Street 803-779-5708 Jimmy John s Gourmet Sandwiches 2015 Devine Street 803-806-8282 Which Wich 928 Main Street 803-343-3317 10
The USC Guide to Planning Your Senior Year August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 Schedule a campus visit - take a campus tour and attend an information session. Learn more and reserve your appointment at www.sc.edu/visit Sign up for the ACT or SAT. Get information about the tests at act.org and sat.org Discuss your college options with your college counselor Sign up to attend a Student Information Session in your area Attend a Student Information Session in your area Complete your Fall 2015 online application for admission at www. sc.edu/admissions September 13: ACT national test date Start working on your South Carolina Honors College/Top Scholarship application September 20: USC Fall Open House October 4: USC Fall Open House October 11: SAT national test date October 15: Early Answer Application Deadline. Make sure your application and test scores have been sent by this date. Notifications will be released the week of December 15 October 25: ACT national test date Finish your South Carolina Honors College/Top Scholarship application. It is due November 15 November 8: SAT national test date November 15: Deadline to submit South Carolina Honors College/Top Scholarship application package, including test scores Search for outside scholarships. Consider using Internet search engines such as fastweb.com or students.gov Have you applied yet? Don t forget to submit your online application for Fall 2015; the deadline is December 1 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 December 1: Deadline to submit Fall 2015 application. Notifications will be released the week of March 9 December 6: SAT national test date December 13: ACT national test date Week of December 15: Notifications released if you applied by October 15 Gather family income information in preparation for submitting your financial aid application Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov - do this as soon as possible after January 1 and before April 1 Make sure all credentials for admission are in by February 1 credential deadline. This includes all SAT or ACT scores February 1: Deadline to submit all credentials (including official test scores). All credentials must be postmarked by this date to meet the deadline USC General University Scholarship award notifications sent late February or early March Week of March 9: All admissions notifications will be released Submit your enrollment deposit to the admissions office to ensure your space in the Fall 2015 freshman class April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 April 1: Financial Aid Awards available after this date Visit www.sa.sc.edu/orientation for information about orientation Make sure your housing application has been submitted along with your housing deposit May 1: Deadline to submit your enrollment deposit May 1: Deadline to submit your housing application and fee/deposit Send completed immunization form to the Thomson Student Health Center Be sure to send in your Citizenship and Residency forms Congratulations on your graduation! Have your high school send a final transcript to the admissions office showing date of graduation Have your AP/IB test scores sent to USC as soon as they are available Attend Summer Orientation Start preparing to make the move to college: Contact your roommate Make a list of personal items to bring Open a local bank account We will see you in August 2015! For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-868-5USC, (803) 777-7700, or admissions-ugrad@sc.edu 11
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Thank you for attending Open House! Within the next few days you will receive an email with a link to a survey for this event. We constantly strive to improve our efforts; please take a moment to complete the survey and let us know about your experience at USC. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 803-777-7700 or 800-868-5872. Office of Undergraduate Admissions 902 Sumter Street Access/Lieber College Columbia, SC 29208 www.sc.edu/admissions (803) 777-7700 (800) 868-5872 toll free