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University of South Carolina Bridge Program November 2008

University of South Carolina Bridge Program November 2008. first impressions last. first impressions last. first impressions last. Overview General Information Admissions Process University Housing ACE Financial Aid Student Success Center. first impressions last.

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University of South Carolina Bridge Program November 2008

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  1. University of South Carolina Bridge Program November 2008 first impressions last first impressions last first impressions last

  2. Overview • General Information • Admissions Process • University Housing • ACE • Financial Aid • Student Success Center first impressions last

  3. General Information Mackenzie King first impressions last

  4. What is the Bridge Program? • Support Services • Assistance for students interested in transferring to USC • Relationship building • Familiarity with USC policies and campus • Contacts in Financial Aid, University Housing, Student Success Center, ACE, and Career Center • Eligibility • Desire to transfer to USC • Ideally, first time college attendees and students we determine would benefit from Bridge activities • Have completed no more than 45 credit hours • Has at least 2 semesters left before intending to transfer first impressions last

  5. The new bridge website has everything you need for the upcoming year including: • A monthly calendar including activities and deadlines • All required forms • Transfer credit guides for each department on campus • Contact information for USC partners and Bridge Program liaisons on your campus • www.sc.edu/bridge first impressions last

  6. For more information, visit our website at www.sc.edu/bridge

  7. Admissions Information Mackenzie King first impressions last

  8. The Admissions Process • No special admissions consideration for program participation • Submit an application by December 1st • Update form if you’ve already applied • Transfer application if you’ve never applied • Must have at least a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA • Some majors have higher requirements • Request an official college transcript be sent directly to USC first impressions last

  9. Majors with Separate Requirements • Majors requiring a 2.5 GPA include: • Biology, Chemistry, All Journalism degrees • Majors requiring a 2.75 GPA include: • Exercise Science, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems • Nursing (must have all science courses w/ “C” or higher) • Engineering (must have completed Math 140 w/ “C” or higher) • Majors requiring a 3.0 GPA include: • Pharmacy, Sport & Entertainment Management • Business (must have completed Math 130 or 140 w/ “C” or higher) • Cardiovascular Tech – 2.25 GPA 0-29 credits; 2.5 GPA 30-59 credits • Education – 2.25 GPA 0-29 credits; 2.5 GPA 30-59 credits • Physical Education – 2.25 GPA 0-40 credit; 2.5 GPA above 40 credits first impressions last

  10. Upcoming Events • Mid December • Attend USC Basketball game (pending availability) • February 6, 2009: BRIDGE DAY • Campus/residence hall tour • Meet with representatives from your major, the Career Center, Pre-Professional Advising, & Orientation • Transfer student panel • Meet transfer student mentors first impressions last

  11. Upcoming Deadlines • December 1 • Submit your Admissions application or update form • Update form if you’ve applied to USC in the past 2 years • Transfer application if you’ve never applied • March 20 • Submit Midterm Grade Report to Admissions • Especially important if you are interested in applying for • campus housing or financial aid • April 1 • Submit Summer Class Form to Admissions (if applicable) • May 1 • Submit Bridge Community Interest Form (if interested in housing) • June 1 • Submit Housing Application on VIP after acceptance first impressions last

  12. Contact Information • Office ofUndergraduateAdmissions • Web: www.sc.edu/admissions • Phone: 800-868-5872 / 803-777-7700 • Email: mackenzie@sc.edu • Bridge Contact: Scott King/ Mackenzie King first impressions last

  13. University Housing Dusty Abshire first impressions last

  14. University Housing • Fall 2009: • First priority to live in Transfer Student Learning Community • Live on campus with students with similar interests • Special programs: interact with faculty, build community and explore opportunities in study abroad or undergraduate research • Bridge Community Interest form due May 1st • Housing application due June 1st first impressions last

  15. Contact Information University Housing McBryde 1309 Blossom Street Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-4283 Email: housing@sc.edu Web: www.housing.sc.edu Bridge Contact: Dustin Abshire first impressions last

  16. ACE Offices Academic Centers for Excellence Dusty Abshire first impressions last

  17. ACE Offices • Available to all students! • 4 Convenient Locations in 3 Residence Halls and in the • Thomas Cooper Library Student Success Center. • Math Tutoring • Writing Consultations • Study Skill Development • Academic Coaching: Meet with an Academic coach to • create an Academic Plan. Schedule your appointment • online! • www.sc.edu/ACE first impressions last

  18. Contact Information Academic Centers for Excellence Phone: (803) 777-5430 Email: ACE@sc.edu Web: www.sc.edu/ace Bridge Contact: Claire Robinson

  19. Financial Aid What you need to know about Financial Aid at USC Casey Wiley first impressions last

  20. How Will We Contact You? • By Email • Snail Mail for sensitive data • that cannot be sent by • email or found online Financial Aid

  21. Scholarship Opportunities • There are currently no “general” scholarships available to transfer students • For a list of departmental scholarships visit our website • Outside scholarships: • www.Fastweb.com • Be Cautious! first impressions last

  22. Life Scholarship • General Requirements: • Graduate from a SC High School • Have a 3.0 COLLEGIATE GPA • 30/60/90 Rule • Life Scholarship Enhancements • $2500 additional LIFE Scholarship • Must major in a state specified program • Must complete certain course requirements in your first year: • 14 total hours of Math and Life or Physical Science first impressions last

  23. FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Priority Deadline-April 1st • What happens if I miss the Deadline? • Programs • Grants(Pell, SEOG, ACG, SMART) • Loans (Stafford, PLUS) • Work Study first impressions last

  24. Loans • Stafford Loans • $3500+$2000 Freshman(0-29 hours) • $4500+$2000 Sophomores(30-59 hours) • $5500 +$2000 Juniors and Seniors(60+hours) • Parent Loan for Undergrad Students(PLUS) • Private Education Loans This might hurt a little… first impressions last

  25. Work Study • Not money toward tuition • Just like a normal job • Who Pays you? • US Government (75%) • Job Site (25%) • How do I get paid? • Direct Deposit, usually every 2 weeks first impressions last

  26. New This Month Your Financial Aid Checklist Visit: www.sc.edu/finanicalaid first impressions last

  27. Contact Information Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships 1714 College Street Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-8134 Fax: (803) 777-0941 Email: wileyc@mailbox.sc.edu Web: www.sc.edu/financialaid Bridge Contact: Casey Wiley, Loan Services Unit first impressions last

  28. Student Success Center Angela Street first impressions last

  29. Programs • Supplemental Instruction • Learning enhancement program • Focus on classes with large percentage of students with below a C or withdrawn • SI Leaders have taken the class previously • Hosts weekly out-of-class study sessions • Tutoring • Open to all students • Free of charge • Chemistry, Biology, Foreign Languages, Math • (Levels 100-300)

  30. Programs Continued • Success Initiatives for Special Interest Populations • Programs, meetings, social gatherings for transfer students • This semester’s events included a social at the Strom Outdoor Pool, tailgating, and Trips to Charleston & the SC State Fair • Transfer student mentors and transfer student newsletter • 3 Transfer Student Success Seminars each semester • Helpful transfer student guide book after enrollment first impressions last

  31. Contact Information • Student Success Center • Thomas Cooper Library – Mezzanine Level • Phone: (803) 777-0684 • Email: student.sucess@sc.edu • Web: www.sa.sc.edu/ssc • Bridge Contact: Angela Street first impressions last

  32. What’s next…. • Visit the Bridge web site to print off the credit transfer guide for your major • Apply by December 1, 2008 for fall 2009 semester • Go to the records office and request to have your transcript sent when your Fall grades are posted • If you currently have less than 30 hours, contact your high school to get your final transcript sent to USC • If you currently have less than 30 hours, contact the testing agencies to have your SAT or ACT scores sent to USC first impressions last

  33. Questions? first impressions last

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