openhouse

s

u n o iv u e t r h s c it a y r o o f l in a

contents SCHEDULE OF EVENTS EXPLORE CAMPUS > Campus Walking Tours > Greek Village Visits > Residence Hall Visits > Wellness & Fitness Center Tours > Campus Map EXPLORE THE RUSSELL HOUSE > Leadership and Service Center > Information Sessions > USC Connect > Academic & Student Services Fair > Map of Russell House FOR YOUR REFERENCE > Academic Majors > Life at Carolina > On & Off Campus Dining Guide > Senior Year Calendar > Coupon for the Bookstore > Create Your Schedule > Notes Pages

3 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8-9 10 11 12 13 15 17 18-19

For a map of the Russell House, refer to pages eight and nine. Shuttles are provided to the Wellness & Fitness Center and select residence halls. See page five for more details.

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 or Instagram @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? Ask an admissions staff member wearing this yellow shirt.

Have a Smartphone? Download our free virtual tour app, University of South Carolina, from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store.

2

schedule of events Welcome to the University of South Carolina! We’re thrilled to have you as our guest. To make the most of your day, review the schedule of events on this page. Multiple events take place simultaneously throughout the day, so it’s helpful to write down your plans on page 17. You choose how you wish to spend your time today; we have plenty of options for you to consider. Think of Russell House as your home base for the day. Many activities take place in this building. Campus walking tours depart from outside Russell House and bring you back when finished. Inside Russell House, you can select from rotating information sessions led by admissions and financial aid staff, visit representatives from all over campus at the fair in the ballroom, tour the brand new Leadership and Service Center, and find plenty of food options when you are ready for lunch. Beyond Russell House, the campus is available for you to explore. The Wellness & Fitness Center and select residence halls are open beginning at 1:00 PM. Shuttle service is available for many locations. Shuttles run continuously in loops, so you can easily return to the Russell House. If you have any questions, please ask one of our event staff wearing a yellow shirt. Enjoy your day! TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

11:30 AM

Event Check-in Begins

Greene Street

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Campus Walking Tours



Tours depart continuously. Last tour departs at 1:00 PM.

Field next to Longstreet Theatre

12:30 - 4:00 PM

Leadership and Service Center Open

RH Second Floor

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Academic & Student Services Fair

RH Ballroom

1:00 – 4:10 PM

Information Sessions

>> Admission Requirements and the USC Application *Due to demand, this session will start at 12:30 PM

RH Rooms 302-305

>> Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel

RH Room 315

>> In-state Scholarships and Financial Aid

RH Theater

>> Out-of-state Scholarships and Financial Aid School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SJMC) Room 106 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Greek Village Visits (on your own)

Greek Village

1:00 – 5:00 PM

Residence Hall Visits (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. The Bookstore is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM today. Be sure to use your 15% off coupon on page 15. 3

explore campus campus walking tours

Departing continuously from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, rain or shine Location: Field next to Longstreet Theatre

The Visitor’s Center will be offering an abbreviated tour of the campus today from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It is designed to help you navigate our campus so you can get the most out of your Open House experience. You’ll hear important campus highlights and have time to ask questions. Tours last approximately 60 minutes. Tours depart continuously. The last tour will depart at 1:00 PM.

greek village visits

1:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Greek Village Visit the first floor of select fraternity and sorority houses and ask current Carolina Greeks your questions. Shuttles will depart from and drop you back at the corner of Sumter and Greene streets. The last shuttle will leave the Greek Village at 5:20 PM.

residence hall visits

1:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Varies (see page five for open halls) 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 open residence halls. Shuttles to Bates West, Capstone, and Green Quad will run from 1:00 - 5:00 PM between the corner of Sumter and Greene streets and those residence halls. The last shuttle will leave Bates West, Capstone, and Green Quad at 5:20 PM. See map on page five for more details. Please note: For security purposes, you will be asked to show this 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 up and drop off on the corner of Sumter and Greene Street. The last shuttle will depart the Wellness and Fitness Center at 5:20 PM.

4

Hampton Hampton Garage Garage

1600 Hampton

USC PD

campus map MAIN ST.

PARK ST.

LINCOLN ST.

GADSDEN ST.

PULASKI ST.

WASHINGTON ST.

LADY ST.

IT-ology

HORSESHOE President’s Pinckney/Legare House

3

Wardlaw Discovery I

GREGG ST.

BARNWELL ST. Columbia Hall

Capstone Meters

Colloquium Humanities Classroom Humanities Office

COLLEGE ST. Gambrell Hall

Spigner House

1 GIBBES CT.

Financial Aid

Williams-Brice Nursing

Melton Observatory

Woodrow

Close/ Hipp Meters

Close

Rutledge Currell

Koger Center

Facilities Center

Hipp

GIBBES GREEN

Davis

Lieber

Close/Hipp Garage National Advocacy Center

Sloan

DeSaussure

Barnwell

Hamiliton

Thornwell

McCutchen

LeConte

South Elliott/Harper Caroliniana Library

Drayton Hall

School of Music

2

Flinn Hall

Osborne

SUMTER ST.

PARK ST.

LINCOLN ST.

PULASKI ST.

War Memorial

COLLEGE ST.

Colonial Life Arena

HENDERSON ST. Inn at USC

Pendleton St. Garage

Byrnes

Discovery Garage

McMaster

Senate St. Garage

School of Public Health

COLLEGE ST.

Alumni Association

SENATE ST.

PENDLETON ST.

PENDLETON ST.

Site for New School of Law

McKissick

SENATE ST. Alumni Center

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center & Visitor Bureau

PICKENS ST.

ASSEMBLY ST.

South Carolina State House

BULL ST.

MARION ST.

GERVAIS ST.

Petigru

School of Law

Carolina Volleyball Center

Thomson Student Health

Thomas Cooper Library

Graduate Science Research Center 650 Lincoln

4

Callcott

DEVINE ST.

6

BULL ST.

Carolina Coliseum

Bull St. Garage

Hollings Special Collections

5 8

7

Russell House

BLOSSOM ST. Horizon II

Horizon I

Greek Village

Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center

1244 Blossom

School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SJMC)

Blossom St. Parking East Quad ROTC Center

Sumter St. Garage

Horizon Parking Garage

DEVINE ST.

BARNWELL ST.

Russell House

HENDERSON ST.

Earth & Water Sciences

Coker

Jones

MAIN ST.

GADSDEN ST.

West Campus Development

Longstreet Theatre

GREENE ST. Sumwalt Darla Moore School of Business

South Quad

Washington Auditorium

WHEAT ST. W.S. Meters

9

Blatt P.E. Center

Children’s Center at USC

Band & Dance

Swearingen Engineering Center

10

Bates House

CATAWBA ST.

Tours depart continuously from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

PICKENS ST.

Meet at the field next to Longstreet Theatre for an optional campus walking tour.

RICE ST.

BULL ST.

300 Main St.

SUMTER ST.

Greek Village

Benson

Cliff Apts.

All day parking is available at Bull Street Garage. Want to drive yourself instead of taking the shuttle? Lots marked “P” are available for optional afternoon tour parking.

WHALEY ST. Grad Housing

MARION ST.

Shuttles will pick up and drop off guests at Bates West, Green Quad, Capstone, Greek Village, and the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center.

residence halls (c) coed • (w) women • (m) men Field House

HEYWARD ST.

Athletic Village Parking

9. Green Quad (c) 10. Bates West (c)

Roost Athletic Training Center

H BU

UT

LL

H MA RI ON . ST

5

ROSEWOOD DR.

. ST

7. McBryde (m) 8. South Tower (c)

apartment-style

Rice Athletic Center

UT

1. Capstone (c) 2. International House at Maxcy (c) 3. Preston Residential College (c) 4. Women’s Quad (w) 5. Patterson Hall (w) 6. Honors Residence (c)

Dodie Anderson Academic Center

SO

traditional-style

SO

suite-style

explore russell house explore the leadership and service center 12:30 - 4:00 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 be a leader, get involved, and give back to your community.

information sessions

Sessions begin at 1:00*, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00, and 3:40 PM Locations: See map on pages eight and nine *Unless indicated below

Attend any sessions that interest you in your preferred order. Each session lasts 30 minutes.

Admission Requirements & the USC Application (First session will start at 12:30 PM)

Admissions staff will guide you through the process of applying to the University of South Carolina. You’ll also learn admissions requirements, the typical freshman profile, required courses, deadlines, and more. (This session will run continuously from 12:30 - 4:10 PM.)

Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel (First session will start at 1:00 PM) 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 (First session will start at 1:00 PM)

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 (First session will start at 1:00 PM)

Learn about the university’s financial aid process and scholarships available for freshmen who are not South Carolina residents. This session is not in Russell House. See on Campus Map, page five.



Rooms 302-305

Room 315

RH Theater

SJMC 106

*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 that support the USC Connect initiative are marked with a garnet asterisk (*) on page seven. Please feel free to ask any of these offices for more information on USC Connect. 6

academic & student services fair 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: RH 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 10 and 11.

fair participants look to the left for more information 1. Arnold School of Public Health 2. College of Arts and Sciences 3. College of Education 4. College of Engineering and Computing 5. College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management 6. College of Information and Communications 7. College of Nursing 8. College of Pharmacy 9. College of Social Work 10. Darla Moore School of Business 11. School of Music 12. Capstone Scholars Program 13. South Carolina Honors College 14. Career Center 15. Carolina Faith Communities 16. CarolinaCard 17. Carolina Dining 18. Gamecock Gateway 19. Student Success Center 20. University Housing: International House at Maxcy College 21. University Housing: Green Learning Community 22. University Housing: Preston Residential College 23. University Housing 24. Opportunity Scholars Program/Gamecock Guarantee 25. Office of Financial Aid 26. Office of Pre-Professional Advising 27. Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement 28. Office of Undergraduate Admissions 29. ROTC 30. Student Health Services/Healthy Carolina 31. Student Life /Parents Programs 32. Study Abroad 33. Undergraduate Research 34. University 101 35. University Libraries 36. University Technology Services 37. USC Marching Band 38. Ask Me: I’m a Student!

*

*

*

*

7

RUSSELL HOUSE russell house second floor SECOND FLOOR Restrooms Elevator

Fire Exit Vending Administrative Offices Retail / Services Campus Dining

Leadership and Service Center

Russell House

Stairs to 3rd Floor

Lobby Event Information

Russell House Ballroom

Academic & Student Services Fair

8

GREENE STREET

Stairs to 3rd floor

Theater

Bookstore (lower level)

In-State Scholarships and Financial Aid

russell house third floor RUSSELL HOUSE THIRD FLOOR Restrooms Elevator Fire Exit Administrative Offices Retail / Services

Carolina Experience: Current Student Panel

Room 315

GREENE STREET

Stairs to 2nd Floor

Lobby

302 303 304 305

9

Admission Requirements & the USC Application

for your reference academic majors College of Arts and Sciences artsandsciences.sc.edu

Darla Moore School of Business

School of Music

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

Accounting Business Economics Finance International Business Management Management Science Marketing Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance

Composition Jazz Studies Music Education Band Strings Vocal Performance Brass Guitar Organ Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds Theory

mooreschool.sc.edu

College of Education

ed.sc.edu

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Level Education Physical Education College of Engineering and Computing

www.engr.sc.edu

Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

sc.edu/hrsm

Hospitality Management Integrated Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies 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

10

music.sc.edu

College of Nursing

sc.edu/nursing Nursing

South carolina College of Pharmacy

sccp.sc.edu

Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S. includes two-year prepharmacy curriculum plus first two years of fouryear 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

Baccalaureus Artium et Scientiae B.A. (B.S.)/J.D. (six-year pre-law/law degree program) BARSC M.D. program (seven-year pre-med/medical degree program)

life at carolina 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 seven. 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 Parents Programs Russell House University Union Student Athletic Tickets Student Government Student Legal Services Student Media Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs

11

on & off campus dining guide restaurants in russell house first floor

second floor

Grand Market Place • ¢

Chick-fil-A • ¢

Taco Bell • ¢

Horseshoe Deli • ¢

Einstein Bros. Bagels • ¢

Santorini’s • ¢

Marble Slab • ¢

Fresh Burger • ¢

Woodstock • ¢

Pandini’s Italian • ¢

Pizza Hut • ¢

Russell House, 1st Floor Russell House, 1st Floor Russell House, 1st Floor Russell House, 1st Floor

Russell House, 2nd Floor

Russell House, 2nd Floor

Russell House, 2nd Floor Russell House, 2nd Floor

Russell House, 2nd Floor Russell House, 2nd Floor

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 • $

japanese and sushi

828 Gervais Street • 803-461-4677

Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe • $-$$

Saki Tumi • $

Yesterday’s • ¢

Tsunami • $

2030 Devine Street • 803-799-0196

700 Gervais Street • 803-312-9911

burgers, wings, pizza, etc.

mexican and southwestern

807 Gervais Street • 803-931-0700

2001-A Greene Street • 803-254-7828

Five Guys Burgers and Fries • ¢

Moe’s • ¢

931 Senate Street • 803-799-0441

625 S. Main Street • 803-256-9663

Mellow Mushroom • $

Tio’s • ¢

1009 Gervais Street • 803-933-9201

921 Sumter Street • 803-252-7229

Pawley’s Front Porch • $

sandwiches, subs, salads

827 Harden Street • 803-771-8001

Andy’s Deli • ¢

Village Idiot • ¢

2005 Greene Street • 803-799-2639

2009 Gervais Street • 803-252-8646

Beezer’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop • ¢

Wild Wing Café • ¢-$

919 Sumter Street • 803-771-2639

729 Lady Street • 803-252-9464

Carolina Cafe • ¢

945 Sumter Street • 803-794-9799

DiPrato’s • ¢-$

342 Pickens Street • 803-779-0606

KEY

Groucho’s Deli • ¢

611 Harden Street • 803-779-5708

¢ = $15

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches • ¢ 2015 Devine Street • 803-806-8282

Which Wich • ¢

928 Main Street • 803-343-3317

12

Be sure all credentials are postmarked by the February 1 Credentials Deadline. This includes all SAT and/or ACT scores

JANUARY 2017

September 24: USC Fall Open House

Start working on your South Carolina Honors College/Top Scholarship application.

September 10: ACT national test date

Complete your Fall 2017 application for admission at sc.edu/admissions or mycoalition.org

Attend a Student Information Session in your area.

SEPTEMBER 2016

May 1: Deadline to submit your enrollment deposit

Attend Summer Orientation

Have your AP/IB test scores sent to USC as soon as they are available

Congratulations on your graduation! Have your high school send an official final transcript (showing date of graduation) to the admissions office

JUNE 2017

USC General University Scholarship award notifications sent late February or early March

February 1: Deadline to submit all required credentials (including all official test scores)

FEBRUARY 2017

Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.ed.gov - do this as soon as possible after October 1.

October 22: ACT 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 by the week of December 12

October 1: SAT national test date

OCTOBER 2016

We will see you in August 2017!

• Open a local bank account

• Make a list of personal items to bring

• Contact your roommate

Start preparing to make the move to college:

JULY 2017

Submit your enrollment deposit to the admissions office to ensure your space in the Fall 2017 freshman class

Week of March 13: All admissions notifications will be released

MARCH 2017

Have you applied yet? Don’t forget to submit your online application for Fall 2017; the deadline is December 1.

Search for outside scholarships. Consider using Internet search engines such as fastweb.com or studentaid.ed.gov

November 15: Deadline to submit South Carolina Honors College/Top Scholarship application package including test scores

November 5: SAT national test date

NOVEMBER 2016

THE USC GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR SENIOR YEAR AUGUST 2016

Schedule a campus visit - take a campus tour and attend an information session. Learn more and reserve your appointment at 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. Register to attend a Student Information Session in your area. August 27: USC Fall Open House

DECEMBER 2016 December 1: Deadline to submit Fall 2016 application. Notifications will be released by the week of March 13 December 3: SAT national test date December 10: ACT national test date Week of December 12: Notifications released if you applied by October 15 Last month to take SAT or ACT and meet February 1 credentials deadline.

April 1: Financial Aid Awards available after this date

May 1: Deadline to submit your housing application and fee/deposit

MAY 2017

Visit sa.sc.edu/orientation for information about orientation

Send completed immunization form to the Thomson Student Health Center

APRIL 2017

Make sure your housing application has been submitted along with your housing deposit

Be sure to send in your Citizenship and Residency forms

For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-868-5USC, (803) 777-7700, or [email protected]

13

14

15% Off rh bookstore coupon_1_2_page_openhouse_oct.indd 1

ONE REGULAR-PRICED USC CLOTHING ITEM

discount cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. one coupon per customer. coupon cannot be reproduced in any way. no cash value. restrictions apply; see a bookseller for more details. offer is in store only. only valid on above product categories through 10/30/16.

9/15/16 11:33 AM

15

16

create your schedule activity

location

11:30 AM

12:00 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

5:00 PM

We wish you safe travels home and hope we see you next fall!

17

notes

18

notes

19

Thank you for attending Open House! Soon 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

UofSCAdmissions

UofSCAdmissions

USCAdmissions

UofSCOfficial

USCAdmissions

UofSCAdmissions