Campus Resources
This service helps students plan their courses and achieve their educational goals
What is academic advising?
This USC mascot, known for its vibrant personality, is a symbol of school spirit and pride.
Who is Cocky
Feelings of emotional distress when you’re away from home and in a new and unfamiliar environment.
What is homesickness ?
This online platform connects UofSC students with employers for internships, job postings, and networking opportunities.
What is Handshake?
This type of involvement at UofSC allows students to engage with their community and make a difference through volunteer work
What is community service?
Offers services such as resume writing, interview preparation and job searches, career coaching to help students learn more about the professional world and how they fit into it.
What is the Career Center?
What is the tradition when students build a 30-foot tiger at a pep rally and burn before the evening before the Clemson vs Carolina game?
What is the Tiger Burn?
First point of contact; primary resources/leaders in residence hall
Who are resident mentors?
This document summarizes a person's education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments, and is often required when applying for jobs or internships
What is a resume?
UofSC offers this program that enables students to participate in study abroad opportunities to gain international experience
What is the Study Abroad Program?
Provides essential therapy and emotional wellness services for students through individual counseling, group counseling, and online support.
What is Counseling & Psychiatry
UofSC was not always the name of the university. What was the university originally called?
What is South Carolina College?
These organized activities in residence halls, such as game nights, potlucks, and study sessions, aim to foster community and friendships among residents.
What are hall events?
This type of work experience helps students learn about a job or career while they are still in school.
What is an internship?
UofSC provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects that contribute to their field of study outside the classroom.
What is undergraduate research?
This office helps students assess their costs and access financial aid
What is the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
When the women’s basketball team at the University of South Carolina wins the national championship, how do students typically celebrate?
What is jumping into tcoop's fountain?
This organization hosts campus events like movie nights, bowling nights, and trips to the fair to help ease homesickness and promote friendship among university students
What is Gamecock Entertainment?
Joining these groups at UofSC can provide students with valuable connections and resources tailored to their professional interests
What are pre-professional organizations?
What UofSC center helps students develop leadership skills and get involved in the community?
What is the Leadership and Service Center?
Offers 24/7 confidential advocacy to students and employees of the UofSC-Columbia campus who are primary or secondary survivors of sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence, and stalking and harassment.
What is the Office of Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP)
What year did students first begin the “Sandstorm” tradition?
What is 2009?
Students should contact this university department for any maintenance-related issues in their residence halls, including repairs for plumbing or heating problems
What is FIXX?
This UofSC resource provides students with free access to professional clothing for interviews and networking events
What is the Carolina Closet?
What type of trips can UofSC students take during fall, winter, and spring break through the Leadership and Service Center?
What are alternative breaks?