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University of South Carolina Parent & Family Programs

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We partner with you to support your student’s growth and success at the university. We want this page to be a useful tool for you, our parents and families.

Welcome to the official University of South Carolina (UofSC) Office of Parent & Family Programs page! Parent & Family Programs utilizes this page to engage, inform and share information with the parents and families of UofSC students. Our goal is to communicate with parents and families and educate them about the resources available to support their students’ success and growth. Please use this space as a way to connect with other parents and families of current students or post questions and comments that you have. Please note that our office will review all comments and reserves the right to remove any posts that are inappropriate, irrelevant, offensive or spam. Comments posted on this page do not represent the opinion of the University of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/parents. parents.

10/23/2026

10/13/2026

👉 Friendly reminder for students!

👀 Part 2 of the Community education modules are due soon!. Students who do not complete the Part 2 modules by October 18 will receive a registration hold on their account.

Please encourage your student to complete the Community Education modules to prevent any issues with registration for Spring 2027.

09/25/2026

Gamecocks, looking out for one another starts with making safe choices.

Attorney General Alan Wilson shares an important message about staying safe, avoiding unknown substances and getting help when it's needed.

If you or someone you know is struggling, don't wait to reach out.

09/16/2026

Family Weekend is here! 🐔
Gameday shuttles pick up and drop off at Russell House and near Colonial Life Arena.

Check your Family Weekend packets for more information!

09/01/2026

Parking permits should only be purchased through official University of South Carolina Parking and Transportation Services channels. 🅿️

⚠️ Avoid unofficial sellers, resale listings, and suspicious links. Protect your money and your parking access by going directly through USC Parking and Transportation Services.

08/28/2026

Family Weekend 2026 Registration Deadline is Monday, August 31 at 3p.m. EDT. No late registrations will be accepted.

**All options including football tickets are sold out.**
Register Here--->https://www.gofevo.com/group/2026USCFamilyWeekend

08/17/2026

is only TWO days away!! 📸

Make plans to stop by the Top of Thomas Cooper Fountain on August 18 & 19 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for to First Day Photos. Capture the start of a new semester and another year at South Carolina!

And be sure to check out everything happening during Carolina Welcome, your back-to-campus celebration! Beginning with Move-In and continuing well into the start of the fall semester, Carolina Welcome brings new and returning students together for weeks of fun, free activities, campus traditions and opportunities for discovery.

For a peak into the Carolina Welcome schedule visit https://sc.edu/about/signature_events/carolina_welcome/

Address

1400 Greene Street
Columbia, SC
29208

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.sc.edu/parents

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