UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ENROLLMENT …

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ENROLLMENT GUIDE CLASS OF 2025

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IMPORTANT DATES

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ADMISSIONS

F Pay your nonrefundable enrollment deposit by May 1 F Access your VIP ID and USC ID F Log on to Self Service Carolina (SSC) F Log on to your UofSC student email account F If requested, send official ACT or SAT test score(s)

by June 1 F Send your final high school transcript F Send all AP/IB/Cambridge (AICE) scores F Send official college transcripts for all completed

dual enrollment work

Office of Undergraduate Admissions sc.edu/admissions ? 803-777-7700 ? admissions-ugrad@sc.edu

FINANCIAL AID

F Review your financial aid options F Submit the 2021-22 Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any requested documentation by April 1 F Watch our Financial Aid TV F Review your financial aid status F Accept/Decline your financial aid award F Report outside scholarships

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships sc.edu/financialaid ? 803-777-8134 ? uscfaid@sc.edu

HOUSING

F Apply for housing F Consider your housing options F Explore our residence halls F Include medical and special requests on the housing

application (if applicable) F Review your housing assignment F Select your roommate F Choose your room F Get ready to call Carolina home!

University Housing housing.sc.edu ? 803-777-4283 ? housing@sc.edu

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REGISTRAR

F Submit your Citizenship Verification Form F Review the academic calendar F Submit the S.C. Residency Certification Form F Review information about veterans and military

services (if applicable)

University Regsitrar sc.edu/registrar ? 803-777-5555

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

F Bookmark our website: orientation.sc.edu F Connect with us on social media F Celebrate your acceptance to UofSC with your

family and invite them to Orientation F Pay your enrollment deposit F When Orientation registration opens, log on to

Self Service Carolina (SSC) F Complete other checklist items in this guide

New Student Orientation sc.edu/orientation ? 803-777-2780 ? orientation@sc.edu

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

F Submit required immunization records F Complete health history form (recommended) F Waive or enroll in UofSC's Student Health

Insurance Plan F Upload insurance information to

MyHealthSpace (recommended)

Student Health Services sc.edu/healthservices ? 803-777-3175

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

F Complete AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates programs

F Register with Student Disability Resource Center (if applicable)

F Access your tuition and fees information F Evaluate your options to pay your tuition bill F Order or rent your textbooks F Review campus parking information F Review your meal plan options

Bursar's Office sc.edu/bursar ? 803-777-4233 ? bursar@mailbox.sc.edu

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ADMISSIONS

F Pay your nonrefundable enrollment deposit by May 1

Pay your $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit through your UofSC Admissions Portal at apply.sc.edu/apply/status. The enrollment deposit deadline is May 1.

F Access your VIP ID and USC ID

Log on to your UofSC Admissions Portal and find your VIP ID and USC ID at the top of the page. Write these down as you will use the IDs throughout this process.

F Log on to Self Service Carolina (SSC)

SSC is the personal student account you will use during your time at the University of South Carolina. SSC may also be referred to as your UofSC Account.

Use your IDs from the previous step to set up your account and log on to SSC. You will be prompted to complete the following steps:

? Add security questions for account verification ? Access your UofSC email and set up your

email preferences ? Add emergency contact information ? Set up Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Remember to write down your VIP ID and password. After you successfully log on to SSC, we suggest bookmarking my.sc.edu to quickly access various items within SSC.

F Log on to your UofSC student email account

You can check your student email at email.sc.edu using the password you set in the previous step. Please check your email account regularly in order to receive necessary information from several university offices.

F If requested, send official ACT or SAT test score(s) by June 1

If you see a request for official ACT or SAT scores on your UofSC Admissions Portal, you must submit these from the testing agency by June 1. You will not be allowed to register for courses at New Student Orientation without official scores on file. (ACT code: 3880; SAT code: 5818)

F Send your final high school transcript

Arrange to have your final high school transcript with graduation date sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions soon after graduating.

F Send all AP/IB/Cambridge (AICE) scores

Arrange to have your official AP/IB test scores sent to the University of South Carolina-Columbia before attending Orientation. For AP scores, contact the College Board (school code: 5818). For IB scores, contact the IB Organization. For Cambridge (AICE) coursework, submit the official Cambridge International Examinations Subject Results transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

F Send official college transcripts for all completed dual enrollment work

If you attempted any college courses outside of the UofSC system during high school (not AP or IB), contact each college to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before your virtual advising session during Orientation.

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FINANCIAL AID

F Review your financial aid options

View your loan options in Self Service Carolina under the Financial Aid menu and the "General Financial Aid" tab. Here, you can access information about federal loans, search for additional scholarships, learn more about general financial aid and begin your FAFSA application.

Federal Direct Loans are awarded each academic year based on the information provided on the FAFSA.

F Submit the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any requested documentation by April 1

Visit or use the myStudentAid mobile app developed by the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA application is due April 1. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize your eligibility for grants, loans and need-based aid. (School code: 003448)

F Watch our Financial Aid TV

Visit sc. to learn more about your financial aid options. You can view helpful videos covering a wide range of topics including "Tips for Completing Scholarship Applications," "How Can I Pay for College?," "What is a Pell Grant?," and many more.

F Review your financial aid status

Check the status of your FAFSA in Self Service Carolina under the Financial Aid menu and the "Eligibility" tab. We will notify you via email if you need to take additional steps to finalize your aid application and when your financial aid award has been posted to Self Service Carolina.

F Accept/Decline your financial aid award

Review your offer of financial aid in Self Service Carolina under the Financial Aid menu and the "Award" tab. Accept or decline the award(s) offered and check and accept the financial aid terms/conditions.

F Report outside scholarships

Send all non-university scholarship checks to:

Bursar's Office University of South Carolina 1244 Blossom Street, Suite 128 Columbia, SC 29208

You must report all outside scholarships from sources other than federal, state and university programs. Non-institutional scholarships may affect the amount of need-based financial aid you are allowed to receive in your total financial aid award. For more information, visit "Non-Institutional Scholarships" at sc.edu/financialaid.

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HOUSING

F Apply for housing

The housing application opens on Feb. 15. Access the housing application through my.sc.edu. The application deadline is May 15.

UofSC requires first-year students to live on campus. We find that students experience a stronger sense of community, better access to resources and more opportunities for personal and academic growth.

F Consider your housing options

When applying for housing, you will have the option to choose a Living and Learning Community (LLC) or Carolina General Housing.

LLCs provide unique environments that bring together students of similar interests. Before completing the housing application, learn more about our faculty-led and residential LLCs. You'll choose your preferred communities in your housing application, and then answer a short series of questions about your choices. Carolina General Housing is a collection of residence halls/rooms that do not include LLCs.

Note: If you are a part of a special university program, review the housing options specific to those programs. More information can be found on sc.edu/housing.

F Explore our residence halls

We offer traditional, suite, apartment style and affiliated apartment style residence halls. Each hall has its own unique history, set of traditions, personality and opportunities for its residents. Take a look inside each hall on our housing website. Styles and pricing vary, so be sure to review all the options before selecting the hall that best meets your needs.

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F Include medical and special requests on the housing application (if applicable)

If you have special housing requests, review the housing accommodations section of the application. You must meet all the requirements listed on the application to be considered for specific accommodations. You must also register any housing accommodations with the Student Disability Resource Center in order to process the request.

F Review your housing assignment

You will be assigned to a Living and Learning Community or Carolina General Housing on a rolling basis after Feb. 15. Consideration for your housing assignment is based on the date of application to University Housing.

F Select your roommate

The roommate matching section of the application will be made available starting in mid-March, once you receive a building or community assignment. All roommate matching is completed in the Roommate Matching Portal on my.sc.edu. You must have a community acceptance to access the Roommate Matching Portal. Once in the portal, you will only be able to select roommates from those students living in your assigned LLC or residence hall.

F Choose your room

Students who apply before May 15 will be allowed to choose their room if selected for an LLC, or a building and room if assigned to Carolina General Housing during a designated date and time. This information will be available in the housing portal on my.sc.edu once your building assignment is posted. Dates and times will vary by building and community.

F Get ready to call Carolina home!

One of the most memorable days of your college experience is move-in day. Learn everything you need to know about packing, loading, unloading, unpacking and setting up your room on sc.edu/housing.

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REGISTRAR

F Submit your Citizenship Verification Form

Log on to your UofSC Admissions Portal to check if your status was previously verified based on information provided on your FAFSA. If you have not submitted a FAFSA, you will be required to complete the Citizenship Verification Form.

If your citizenship has not been verified, complete the Citizenship Verification Form. Visit sc.edu/registrar for more information on the Citizenship Verification Form.

F Review the academic calendar

To view the academic calendar for the 2021-2022 year, visit sc.edu/registrar, select "Academic Calendars" from the left side menu and select "2021-22 Academic Calendar." This will show a full listing of important dates for the fall semester, beginning in August, through the following spring and summer semesters.

F Submit the S.C. Residency Certification Form (for S.C. residents only)

Students claiming South Carolina residency for tuition purposes are required to verify residency. Log on to your UofSC Admissions Portal to check if your South Carolina residency has been verified. We will use the information provided on your FAFSA to determine whether or not you need to complete the South Carolina Residency Certification Form. If you have not submitted a FAFSA, you will be required to complete the form.

If your residency has not been verified, complete the S.C. Residency Certification Form through your portal. Visit sc.edu/registrar for more information on the residency certification process.

F Review information about veterans and military services (if applicable)

The Veterans and Military Services team can help you navigate the unique experience of balancing student and service life. They will help address questions, assist with benefit requirements and connect you to campus resources exclusively for veterans. Visit sc.edu/veteransservices for more information.

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

We are currently working with campus partners to determine whether the 2021 Orientation program will be delivered virtually or in person. Our goal is to offer students and families the best UofSC transition experience in accordance with COVID-19 regulations. Whether virtual or in person, every student must register, pay and attend a New Student Orientation session. Please visit our website or connect with us on social media for updates.

F Bookmark our website: orientation.sc.edu

Details regarding UofSC's New Student Orientation, including registration information, will be released later in the spring. Check our website often for up-to-date information.

F Connect with us on social media

Follow one (or all) of our social media accounts for quick updates on this year's Orientation.

@UofSC_ONSO

@UofSC_Orientation

@UofSC_ONSO

F Celebrate your acceptance to UofSC with your family and invite them to Orientation

Orientation isn't just for students -- parents and families play a critical role in your success and Orientation experience. Our Family and Guest Orientation program gives family members a better understanding of all the resources available to you and your family. Further details will be released in the spring.

F Pay your enrollment deposit

While details for Orientation are still being finalized, you will need to pay your enrollment deposit before you are able to register for Orientation. Refer to the "Admissions" section of this enrollment guide for information on paying your enrollment deposit.

F When Orientation registration opens, log on to Self Service Carolina (SSC)

Register and pay for Orientation through Self Service Carolina. Once Orientation registration is open, click the "Admissions" tab and then the "Orientation Services" link. Select your campus from the dropdown menu and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: You will not be able to register for Orientation using a mobile device or tablet. Additionally, our Orientation reservation system is only accessible through the Google Chrome or Firefox browsers.

F Complete other checklist items in this guide

Until Orientation registration opens, we encourage you to complete other items listed throughout the enrollment guide. This will allow you to be better prepared once orientation registration opens.

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