In what year was USC founded and what was it originally named?
1801; South Carolina College
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How many students are there on the main campus? How many are undergrads?
32,000 students; 24,000 undergrads
100
What is an associated learning community? Name 1 example.
A community in a residence hall that students apply to be a part of that share a common academic or thematic purpose. Examples: Honors, Capstone, Green Quad, Journalism community in South Tower
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How many freshman enrolled for Fall of 2014? In-state vs. out-of-state?
~5000. 62%; 38%
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Who can discuss monetary amounts of scholarships, tuition, and financial aid?
Admissions - merti based scholarships and tuition. Financial Aid - federal, state and other non-merit scholarships.
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What is the name of the first building that was finished on campus? What year was it built?
Rutledge College; 1805
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From which 5 states are the majority of Fall 2014 freshman out of state students from?
North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, New Jersey
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Name 3 ways USC has been nationally recognized.
#1 Public Honors College, #1 International Business (for the past 17 years), U101 ranked one of the best first-year experiences in U.S. News & World Report 2013, 1 in 40 Carnegie Foundation, No 1 Engineering, 23 Public Health
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Freshman are required to purchase a meal plan, what is the range of meal plan options? How many dining locations?
10-21 meals a week. 30 locations.
200
What does LEED stand for? Name 2 LEED certified Buildings
The Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED): industry's gold-standard for environmentally sustainable buildings. DMSB, Green Quad, Patterson, Honors, etc.
300
Who was the architect of the monument in the middle of the Horseshoe? Why is this significant?
Robert Mills; he was the nation's first federal architect and designed the Washington Monument and the Maxcy Monument!
300
What percentage of upperclassmen live off campus?
89%
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Name 5 things included in tuition and fees?
The Strom, Student Health Center, Technology support, Athletic Tickets, Shuttle services, USCPD, Campus maintenance, 24-hour library access, Career center programs
300
What percent of Undergrads live on campus? In how many Residence Halls?
29%, 25 Residence Halls.
300
What is the employment/grad enrollment rate for USC students?
75% are employed or enrolled within 3 months of graduating.
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Who was the first president of USC? Name 2 structures on the Horseshoe that bear his name.
Jonathan Maxcy; Maxcy Monument and Maxcy College
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What percentage of new freshman received some form of financial aid?
96%
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Which 4 degree programs do not directly admit freshmen? Describe admissions process into one of these programs.
International Business (unless in Honors), Athletic Training, Pharmacy, Nursing
400
What is the freshman retention rate? What does that mean? What is the 6 year grad rate?
88% of freshman continue to their sophomore year at USC. 73%
400
Name 3 things to do in Downtown Columbia.
Museum of Art, SC State Museum, State House, Nickelodeon, Mast General, River Front Park, Riverbanks Zoo, River activities, etc.
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What is the origin of the Gamecock mascot?
Thomas Sumter, Revolutionary War figure, was referred to as the "South Carolina Gamecock" because of his fearlessness and the colors he wore. USC became the "Gamecocks" in 1902 when The State newspaper called the football team the "Gamecocks" after a win
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What is the What percentage of professors have a Ph.D., Law or Medical degree? What percent of classes have less than 40 students?
83%;77%
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Name 7 degree granting programs.
Arts & Sciences, Business, Educations, Engineering and Computing, Honors College, HRSM, Law, Info and Comm, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work
500
What is the range of fees associated with parking on campus? What days/times of the week are meters enforced?
Parking fees are $100 for the year in a lot spot. $360 per semester for a guaranteed garage spot. Mon - Fri 9:00a-6:00p
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How many houses are in Greek Village? Describe the timeline for recruitment into Greek Organizations.
20 Houses.
Panhellenic Sorority & Fraternity - beginning of Fall. Sorority is typically the week before classes begin.
NPHC - variety. Must complete one semester before applying.
Multicultural, academic, religious - various times in Fall & Spring