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Congrats! YOU MADE IT Welcome to the University of South Carolina, where you ll find there is more to us than Southern hospitality and sweet tea (though both are plentiful). We ve rolled out the garnet carpet, and we can t wait to show you around our campus. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / 3 EXPLORE ACADEMICS Academic Majors / 4 Academic Information Sessions and Map / 5 EXPLORE THE RUSSELL HOUSE Special Interest Sessions / 6 On-Campus Dining / 6 Leadership & Service Center / 7 Resource Fair / 7 USC Connect / 7 Life at Carolina / 7 Map of Russell House / 8-9 EXPLORE CAMPUS Campus Walking Tours / 10 Residence Hall Open Houses / 10 Greek Village Open Houses / 10 Wellness & Fitness Center / 10 Campus Map / 11 FOR YOUR REFERENCE Notes / 12 Coupon for the Bookstore / 13 Create Your Schedule / 15 Want to know what it s like to be a student at USC? Look for current students wearing these buttons they ll be happy to chat with you! Tag @UofSCAdmissions and share your experience using the following hashtag: #uofscadmitted. Visit youvisit.com/sc to access our virtual tour. Have a question? Ask an event staff member wearing this yellow shirt. For a map of the Russell House, refer to pages 8 & 9. Shuttles are provided for travel to the Wellness & Fitness Center, Greek Village and select residence halls. See pages 10 & 11 for more details. 2
SCHEDULE of EVENTS EXPLORE ACADEMICS TIME EVENT LOCATION 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Block A Academic Information Sessions arrive no later than 9:15 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Block B Academic Information Sessions arrive no later than 10:45 AM Check-in is on Greene St. in front of the Russell House. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your first session is scheduled to begin. See page 5 for session locations. EXPLORE THE RUSSELL HOUSE TIME EVENT LOCATION Sessions begin at Special Interest Sessions Russell House (RH) 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 / Preparing for New Student Orientation Theater, 2 nd Floor and 2:45 PM / Student Life Room 315 / University 101 Programs Room 305 / Living & Learning Communities Room 303 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Leadership and Service Center RH, 2 nd Floor 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Resource Fair RH Ballroom, 2 nd Floor EXPLORE CAMPUS TIME EVENT LOCATION 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Campus Walking Tours Visitor Center Join our Student Ambassadors for a look around campus. Tours depart continuously. The last tour starts at 2:00 PM. 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Residence Hall Open Houses (self-guided) See page 11 Visit our various styles of residence halls. Shuttles to select halls will begin at 12:45 PM. 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Greek Village Open Houses (self-guided) Greek Village Peek inside the first floors of select fraternity and sorority houses. Shuttles begin at 12:45 PM. 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Wellness & Fitness Center (self-guided) Wellness & Fitness Center Take a self-guided tour of our world-class fitness facility. Shuttles begin at 12:45 PM. EXPLORE THE USC BOOKSTORE Show off your Gamecock pride by purchasing a T-shirt at the University Bookstore located in the Russell House University Union. The Bookstore is open from 9:00 AM 5:00 PM today. Be sure to use your 15% off coupon, which can be found on page 13. 3
EXPLORE ACADEMICS ACADEMIC MAJORS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES artsandsciences.sc.edu African American Studies Anthropology Art Education Art History Art Studio 3-D Studies Ceramics Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Printmaking 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 Film and Media Studies French Geography Geological Sciences Geophysics German Global Studies History International Studies Marine Science Mathematics Media Arts Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology, Experimental Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre Women s and Gender Studies DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS moore.sc.edu Accounting Business Economics Finance International Business Management Management Science Marketing Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ed.sc.edu Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Level Education Physical Education COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING engr.sc.edu Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering Integrated Information Technology Mechanical Engineering COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND SPORT MANAGEMENT sc.edu/hrsm Hospitality Management Retailing with Specialization in Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising Sport and Entertainment Management Tourism Management COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS sc.edu/cmcis Advertising Broadcast Journalism Information Science Journalism Mass Communications Public Relations Visual Communications SCHOOL OF MUSIC music.sc.edu Composition Jazz Studies Music Education Band Strings Vocal Performance Brass Guitar Organ Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds Theory COLLEGE OF NURSING sc.edu/nursing Nursing SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY sccp.sc.edu Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S. includes two-year pre-pharmacy curriculum plus first two years of four-year Pharm.D. curriculum) ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH sph.sc.edu Exercise Science Public Health COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK cosw.sc.edu Social Work SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE schc.sc.edu Any major listed on this page Baccalaureus Artium et Scientiae (BARSC) B.A. (B.S.)/J.D. (six-year pre-law/law degree program) BARSC M.D. (seven-year pre-med/medical degree program) 4
ASSEM PENDLETON ST. PARK ST. 14 11 COLLEGE ST. 5 SUMTER ST. 8 HORSESHOE 12 GIBBES GREEN 9 1 7 COLLEGE ST. 4 GIBBES CT. GREENE ST. 3 DEVINE ST. MAIN ST. 2 10 13 BULL STREET GARAGE EVENT PARKING BULL ST. HENDERSON ST. DEVINE ST. BARNWELL ST. BLOSSOM ST. ACADEMIC INFORMATION SESSIONS Block A: 9:45 AM 10:30 AM Block B: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM You must check in at the Russell House 30 minutes before your first session is scheduled to begin. Late-arriving guests are not guaranteed a space. Use the number listed beside each session to find its location on the map. WHEAT ST. Please only attend the session(s) for which you pre-registered. ATAWBA ST. Y ST. 6 SUMTER ST. Event Check-in BULL ST. RICE ST. Transportation will be provided to and from these locations. Board buses on the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. All others are within walking distance of the Russell House. PICKENS ST. Follow this route to sessions within walking distance of the Russell House. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EVENT LOCATION College of Arts & Sciences (Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences)...Gambrell Hall, Room 153 College of Arts & Sciences (Science, Math, Statistics)...Jones Physical Science, Room 210 Darla Moore School of Business...Darla Moore School of Business Capstone Scholars Program...Capstone Campus Room College of Education...Wardlaw College College of Engineering & Computing...Swearingen, Amoco Hall College of Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management...Close-Hipp Building College of Information and Communications...School of Journalism, Room 106 College of Nursing...Williams-Brice Nursing Building, Room 231 College of Pharmacy...Coker Life Sciences, Room 215 Arnold School of Public Health...Public Health Research Center, Room 114 College of Social Work...Hamilton College, Room 321 South Carolina Honors College...Russell House Theater School of Music...School of Music 5
EXPLORE the RUSSELL HOUSE SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS Sessions begin at 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM and 2:45 PM Location: Refer to maps on pages 8 & 9 Preparing for New Student Orientation / Russell House Theater Find out what to expect and how to prepare for summer orientation. Student Life / Russell House, Room 315 Discover the many activities available outside the classroom. Topics include: student organizations, student government, and fraternity and sorority life. University 101 Programs / Russell House, Room 305 Learn how our award-winning University 101 program helps students transition to college and achieve success during their first year at USC. Living and Learning Communities / Russell House, Room 303 Living and Learning Community representatives will highlight the benefits and opportunities of living under the same roof with peers who share common academic and/or lifestyle interests. Specifically, you ll learn more about these five communities: Galen Health Fellows - For students pursuing health careers who seek the best preparation for the rapidly changing field of health science. Green Quad - For students who wish to foster sustainability and connect their daily routines and classroom experiences to green practices. International House at Maxcy College - For students seeking a diverse community with a focus on world cultures, languages and the promotion of international awareness and understanding. Preston Residential College - For students who want to develop their service and leadership skills through academic, community-building and travel opportunities. Rhodos Fellows - For students drawn to the fields of information, design and computing who want to hone their collaborative skills, creativity and leadership in the wide-ranging discipline of digital technology. ON-CAMPUS DINING All day Location: Refer to map on page 8 The following restaurants are open today in the Russell House: 2 nd Floor Chick-fil-A Express Einstein Bros. Bagels Pizza Hut Express Lower Level Grand Market Place (cafeteria-style, salad bar, specialty food, etc.; offers gluten-free options) Marble Slab Creamery / Great American Cookie Company The following restaurants are open in other locations on campus: 6 Bates Diner (all-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, grill and pizzeria) Gibbes Court Bistro (buffet, salad bar, deli, grill and pizzeria)
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE CENTER 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Location: Russell House, 2nd Floor Interested in getting involved on campus? Visit our state-of-the-art Leadership and Service Center, the premier space on campus to learn how to lead others, get involved and give back to the community. RESOURCE FAIR 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Location: Russell House Ballroom Browse at your convenience and speak with representatives from any of the student services departments. Resource Fair Participants Ask Me I m a Student! Career Center Carolina Faith Communities CarolinaCard Carolina Food Co. Department of Student Life/ Office of Parent & Family Programs Law Enforcement and Safety Living and Learning Communities New Student Orientation Office of the Bursar Office of Pre-Professional Advising Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Office of Undergraduate Admissions Opportunity Scholars Program/ Gamecock Guarantee Parking Services Pillars for Carolina Placement Testing ROTC Student Health Services/Healthy Carolina Student Success Center Study Abroad Undergraduate Research University Advising Center University Housing University Libraries University Technology Services University Testing Center USC Marching Band LIFE AT CAROLINA The Department of Student Life will have a table with representatives available to discuss a variety of services available to USC students at the Resource Fair. Student Life will also host information sessions in room 315 of the Russell House. Student Life includes the following offices: Campus Recreation Carolina After Dark Carolina Productions Fraternity and Sorority Life Interfaith Initiatives Leadership and Service Center Multicultural Student Affairs Off-Campus Student Services Office of Parent & Family Programs Russell House University Union Student Athletic Tickets Student Government Student Legal Services Student Media Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Program Student Disability Resource Center Admitted students who require disability-related accommodations must submit an application for approval. The process takes two or more weeks to complete and must be initiated directly by the student. The center coordinates accommodations for approved students. For questions, email sadrc@mailbox.sc.edu or call 803-777-6142. 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. You can learn more about USC Connect during the Student Life information session (See page 3 for location and times). 7
RUSSELL HOUSE 2 nd floor SECOND FLOOR Restrooms Elevator Fire Exit Administrative Offices ASD Sessions Campus Dining Leadership and Service Center Stairs to Grand Market Place, Great American Cookie Co. and Marble Slab Creamery (lower level) Preparing for New Student Orientation On-Campus Dining Pizza Hut Express Chick-fil-A Express Einstein Bros. Bagels Stairs to 3rd floor Bookstore (lower level) Lobby Russell House Theater Stairs to 3rd Floor GREENE STREET Event Information Resource Fair Russell House Ballroom 8
RUSSELL HOUSE 3 rd floor Restrooms Elevator Fire Exit Administrative Offices Retail / Services ASD Sessions GREENE STREET Stairs to 2nd Floor Student Life Room 315 Lobby 303 Living and Learning Communities 305 University 101 Programs 9
EXPLORE CAMPUS CAMPUS WALKING TOURS Tours start at 11:00 AM and depart continuously, rain or shine. The last tour departs at 2:00 PM. Location: Visitor Center. See campus map on page 11. Take a walk around our beautiful campus and learn about campus life from an experienced tour guide. You ll hear important campus highlights and have time to ask questions. Tours last approximately 75 minutes. The tours will depart continuously from the Visitor Center. The last tour will depart at 2:00 PM. RESIDENCE HALL OPEN HOUSES (SELF-GUIDED TOURS) 11:00 AM 5:00 PM (Shuttles begin at 12:45 PM) Locations: See campus map on page 11. Shuttles depart from the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. Take a look inside several residence halls and see for yourself what it s like to live on campus. Housing staff will greet you in the lobby of any hall listed on page 11 you choose to visit. Shuttles to Bates West, Capstone and Green Quad will run beginning at 12:45 PM (Park Place will close at 4:00 PM) between the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. The last shuttle will leave Park Place at 4:20 PM. The last shuttle will leave Bates West, Capstone and Green Quad at 5:20 PM. Please note: For security, you will be asked to show this Admitted Student Day agenda before being granted access to each residence hall. GREEK VILLAGE OPEN HOUSES (SELF-GUIDED TOURS) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Shuttles begin at 12:45 PM) Location: See campus map on page 11. Shuttles depart from the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. Visit the first floor of select sorority and fraternity houses and ask current Carolina Greeks your questions. Shuttles will continuously pick you up and drop you back off on the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. The last shuttle will depart at 4:20 PM from the Greek Village stop to return you to the Russell House. WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER (SELF-GUIDED TOURS) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Shuttles begin at 12:45 PM) Location: See campus map on page 11. Shuttles depart from the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. USC students enjoy free membership to our world-class fitness facility. Shuttles will continuously pick you up and drop you back off on the corner of Sumter and Greene Streets. The last shuttle will depart at 4:20 PM from the Wellness & Fitness Center stop to return you to the Russell House. 10
CAMPUS MAP The yellow line will take you to Greek Village and the Wellness & Fitness Center; the blue line will take you to Capstone, Green Quad and Bates West. VC Campus tours will depart from the Visitor Center. Tours run continuously from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. (Last tour will depart at 2:00 PM.) Pendleton St. Garage PENDLETON ST. COLLEGE ST. LINCOLN ST. Discovery Garage PARK ST. ASSEMBLY ST. COLLEGE ST. PENDLETON ST. SUMTER ST. HORSESHOE 4 2 VC GIBBES GREEN Close/Hipp Garage Close/ Hipp Meters COLLEGE ST. Capstone Meters 1 G GIBBES CT. GREENE ST. GADSDEN ST. DEVINE ST. MAIN ST. RUSSELL HOUSE BULL ST. 6 3 HENDERSON ST. DEVINE ST. BARNWELL ST. 11 To Park Place 5 7 Bull St. Garage 8 BLOSSOM ST. Blossom St. Parking GREEK VILLAGE WELLNESS AND FITNESS CENTER Horizon Parking Garage Sumter St. Garage 10 WHEAT ST. W.S. Meters CATAWBA ST. SUMTER ST. 9 B BULL ST. RICE ST. PICKENS ST. WHALEY ST. RESIDENCE HALLS (c) coed (w) women (m) men Suite-Style 1 2 3 4 5 6 Capstone (c) International House at Maxcy (c) Patterson Hall (c) Preston Residential College (c) Honors Residence (c) Women s Quad (w) Traditional-Style 7 8 McBryde (m) South Tower (c) Apartment-Style 9 10 11 Bates West (c) Green Quad (c) Park Place (c) ON-CAMPUS DINING B G Bates Diner Gibbes Court Bistro Other options are available in the Russell House Student Union. 11
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CREATE your SCHEDULE 9:45 AM activity 11:15 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM We wish you safe travels home and can t wait to see you in the fall! Go Gamecocks! 15
Thank you for attending ADMITTED STUDENT DAY! You will soon receive an email with a link to an online evaluation. We constantly strive to improve our efforts; please take a moment to complete the survey and share your thoughts. Secure your spot in the freshman class by paying your nonrefundable $200 enrollment deposit today! Access the Enrollment Deposit Form posted in your online admissions account at apply.sc.edu/apply/status to make your payment. Excited about your visit? Tag @UofSCAdmissions and share your experience today using the following hashtag: #uofscadmitted. Contact Us! Undergraduate Admissions 902 Sumter Street Access/Lieber College Columbia, SC 29208 803.777.7700 sc.edu/admissions 16