Welcome to the University of South Carolina

Welcome to the University of
South Carolina Lancaster !
Office of the Dean
Dr. Walter P. Collins, III, Dean
Hubbard Hall 116
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7001
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/dean.htm/
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. M. Ron Cox, Associate Dean
Hubbard Hall 118
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7101
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/academics/
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Professor of History
PARENT
ORIENTATION
2016
 It’s a time of changes – a blend of excitement,
anticipation, intimidation, and terror – for both
you and your student.
 Congratulations on selecting USC Lancaster.
 Faculty & staff committed to helping your
student be successful.
 USCL Success Rate: 64.8% (2013)
 Success is a GROUP effort, but has to start with
your STUDENT.
Some of the Things I Tell Students
 Their first day of a “four year journey into
ignorance” and first day of adulthood.
 FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act).
 REALITY CHECK – Odds are not in their favor.
 Warn them about common mistakes.
 Must be ready to work harder than ever before,
and to make use of resources for success.
Some of the Things I Said to the Students
 Don’t be afraid to ASK FOR HELP.
 Campus resources – ASC, TRiO, faculty, advisors,
personal & career counseling, etc.
 UNIVERSITY 101 Program
 Don’t make any changes to schedules without first
discussing with advisor & financial aid
 Numerous USC degree opportunities – associate’s
and bachelor’s
PALMETTO COLLEGE
BACHELOR’S DEGREES:
 Liberal Studies (USC Columbia)
 Organizational Leadership (USC Columbia)
 Elementary Education (USC Columbia)
 Information Science (USC Columbia)
 Nursing (USC Columbia)
 Business Administration (USC Aiken)
 Health Promotion (USC Beaufort)
 Hospitality Management (USC Beaufort)
 Human Services (USC Beaufort)
 Criminal Justice (USC Upstate)
 Information Management Systems (USC Upstate)
 RN-BSN (USC Upstate)
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Associate in Arts
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Associate in Science
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Associate in Science in Business
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Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
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Associate in Science in Technical Nursing
(cooperative program with York Technical College)
So What Can Parents Do?
 Keep open lines of communication with your
student. ASK THEM QUESTIONS.
 Lay the groundwork for a new kind of
relationship with your student – more toward
the role of mentor
 Key to effective mentoring – active & reflective
listening; Listen without fixing
So What Can Parents Do?
 Help your student establish his/her goals (short-
term and long-term).
 Help your student establish a weekly routine
which includes wise time management.
 Remind your student that preparing for the exam
begins on DAY ONE of classes.
 Encourage your student to make use of the
resources available at USCL.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
 It’s a time of change for both you and your
student. Be patient with one another.
 COMMUNICATE with your student.
 Encourage, Advise, Guide, and Mentor your
students.
 We at USCL – faculty, staff, and administration –
are committed to helping students be successful,
but ultimately, it’s up to THEM.
Office of Academic & Student Affairs
Hubbard Hall, Room 118
(803) 313-7101
roncox@mailbox.sc.edu
The University Motto: "Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros.”
("Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be
cruel.“) – Ovid (43 B.C. – A.D. 18)
TRiO Programs
Interim Director – Mr. Matt Williamson
Medford Building
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7125
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/earlystart/
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/univ101/
TRiO Programs: OSP
• Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP) is a federal funded
program designed to assist first generation students
entering college.
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Participation is FREE for qualified students
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Limited space each semester
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Services include:
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Academic Advising
Career Counseling
Financial Aid Counseling
Transfer Counseling
• The TRiO Learning Resource Center (LRC)is located in
Medford Library .
TRiO Programs: Early Start
• EARLY START
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An intense three-week program designed to
assist incoming first-year students make a smooth
transition from high school to college.
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Learn about the campus
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Faculty and courses
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Other campus services
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Can earn 4 college credits towards fall classes
– UNIV 101 (3 credits)
– PEDU 110 (1 credit)
UNIV 101 Programs
Office of Admissions and Records
Starr Hall 126
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7073
uscladms@mailbox.sc.edu
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/admissions
• FERPA
o Takes effect when a student registers for classes
o Release must be on file for EACH person who desires to have access to a
student’s education records (form must be completed in the Office of
Admissions – photo ID required)
o Information can not be disclosed over the phone or via email, even if a release
is on file
• Academic Calendar
o Drop/Add/Withdrawal dates are firm deadlines
o Refunds are issued based on the University’s schedule, NOT
percentage of semester attended
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Withdrawal for Extenuating Circumstances
Change of Major
Concurrent/Transient Student Forms
Transcript Requests
Office of Financial Aid
Mr. Kenneth Cole, Director
Starr Hall 127
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7068
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/finaid/
Financial Aid
• It’s not too late to apply!
– The 2016-2017 FAFSA is still available
– Use 2015 Taxes
– http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
– Verification:
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Notified by email or in Requirements on SSC
Complete and Sign a Verification Worksheet
Must provide all W-2 Forms
Must provide Tax Transcript or complete IRS Data-retrieval
All forms can be mailed, faxed or hand delivered
Financial Aid
• LIFE Scholarship:
– SC Resident when graduated and admitted
– Must have a 3.0 GPA (SC UGS GPA)
• SAT & Class Rank requirements are for 4 year colleges
– Must complete an on-line affidavit
– Must be Full-Time
Financial Aid
• LIFE Scholarship:
– Must maintain 3.0 “LIFE” GPA (includes all courses)
– Must earn 30 hours per academic year
– 2 Years Eligibility at USCL (consecutive)
– 4 Years total Eligibility (consecutive)
– Science & Math Majors:
• Earn 14 hours of Science and Math courses in Freshman year
• Get a $2500 bonus when you transfer to a 4 year program
• Scholarships
Financial Aid
– USCL Scholarships:
• Requirements: 3.0 GPA
• Freshmen applications were due February 1st
• Continuing Applications due April 1st of each
year.
– Private Scholarships:
• http://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.goodcall.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Financial Aid
• Federal Grants:
– Pell Grant
Usually for Family Income <$50k
Amount based on EFC and enrollment status
$598 - $5815 annually (2 full-time semesters)
– SEOG
Usually for Family Income <$24k
• Awarded to needy students
• Must have a 0 EFC and Pell
• First-come, first-serve
Financial Aid
• State Grants:
– South Carolina Need Based Grant
• Must be SC Resident
• Awarded to Needy students
• First-Come, First-Serve
• Up to $2500 per year
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Financial Aid
• Lottery Tuition Assistance Program (LTAP)
– Must be a SC Resident for at least 1 year
– No income requirements but Must file a FAFSA
– Up to $2400 per year ($100 per credit hour)
– Limited to Tuition remaining after federal and state
grants and scholarships
– Cannot be receiving the LIFE Scholarship
– Must accept on SSC and complete a paper form
– Must maintain a 2.0 USC GPA
• Self-Help Aid:
Financial Aid
– Work Study
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Job funded through Financial Aid
Work up to 20 hours a week, around your school schedule
awarded to needy students
First-come, first-serve,
– Stafford Loans
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Student Loan, in the student’s name
No Credit Check, No Cosigner
Must sign Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling
Interest Rate 3.76%
Fee: 1.073%
Subsidized: No Interest while in school
• Self-Help Aid:
Financial Aid
– PLUS Loans
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Parent Loan, in the parents’ name
Credit check required
Must sign Master Promissory Note
Interest Rate 6.31%
Repayment begins immediately
Can be put in Forbearance
– Other Loans
• Leroy Springs Student Loan
• Teacher’s Loans
• Private Loans
Financial Aid
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• 2.0 USC GPA
• 67% Completion Rate
• Must complete degree in 150% timeframe
–2-year: 90 hrs
–A.D.N.: 105 hrs
–BOL/BLS: 180 hrs
Financial Aid Refunds
• Grants and Scholarships:
– 10 days before classes begin (Approx. Aug 10th)
– E-Deposits and Checks sent in about 2-3 days
• Freshmen loans disburse 30 days after classes
start (Approx. Sept 21st)
– Loans will still “memo” to pay bill
– Students can charge books to Carolina Card
– Only happens in first semester of borrowing
Financial Aid
• Applying for Aid for 2017-2018
– The FAFSA becomes available on October 1st
– You will use 2015 Taxes (AGAIN)
– Continuing Student Scholarships Apps due April 1st
– Leroy Springs Loan Apps due May 1st (0% Interest)
– SC Teacher’s Loan Apps due May 15th
– FAFSA Due August 1st for Fall 2017
Withdrawing from Classes
– Drop: Before end of Drop/Add
will affect financial aid eligibility
– Drop: After Drop/Add
won’t reduce current aid but could affect SAP
and other awards (like LIFE)
– Withdraw: dropping ALL classes;
if done before 60% [Oct 30th] of term ended,
student WILL owe money back to aid programs
Don’t drop or withdraw
without talking to Financial Aid first!
FERPA
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
• Students 18 or older are adults
• Educational information (including financial
aid) is protected.
• Student must sign a release to grant parents
access to their information.
• A form is available in Admissions and Financial
Aid.
Business Office
Starr Hall 120
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/busoffic/
Who We Are
Financial Services
Who We Aren’t
Financial Aid and Scholarships
What We Do
• Assess and collect academic tuition and fees.
• Issue academic tuition and fee refunds.
• Place financial holds on accounts due to nonpayment “delinquent acct”
• Establish payment plans
South Carolina Residency
• To pay in-state tuition, all South
Carolina residents must complete
the South Carolina Residency
Certification Form. Without this
information, you will be
automatically be charged the
out-of-state rates .
• If the information submitted is
insufficient to make a
determination, then additional
information may be requested to
verify your residency.
Tuition and Fee Information
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The fee schedule is available at http://usclancaster.sc.edu/busoffic/.
Below is the academic fee schedule for less than 75 credit hours already earned.
Fees are per semester and are subject to change without notice.
Academic fees (per semester)
Tuition
Full-time (12 or more hours)
Part-time (less than 12 hours, rates are per hour)
Technology fee
Full-time
Part-time (per hour)
Matriculation fee (one time enrollment fee for degree-seeking students)
Lab fees
Science (per lab course)
Math 141, 142 (per course)
Parking and Security Fee(non-refundable)
THEA 100,119 4N,120 4N, 121 4N
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Resident
Non-Resident
$3243
$270.25
$8103
$675.25
$196.00
$15.00
$50.00
$196.00
$15.00
$50.00
$40.00
$60.00
$65.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$65.00
$20.00
Fall bills will be available on my.sc.edu in July 2016.
Payment Options
1. Online via Self Service Carolina
(my.sc.edu)
2. By mail
3. In-person
South Carolina Residency
• To pay in-state tuition, all South
Carolina residents must complete
the South Carolina Residency
Certification Form. Without this
information, you will be
automatically be charged the
out-of-state rates .
• If the information submitted is
insufficient to make a
determination, then additional
information may be requested to
verify your residency.
Payment Plan
• Available online through SSC or in person at the
Business Office.
• Covers tuition and fees.
• A N.R $75.00 processing fee will be added.
• First year Freshmen automatically qualify.
• Four payments per semester. A $100.00 fee is
applied when the payment is late.
• Contact the Business Office to learn more.
Partial Payments
The Business Office will accept
partial payments from parents,
grandparents, and others. All partial
payments are by the first of
class.You may begin making these
payments as soon as your bill is
available on SSC.
Paying Online
• Self Service Carolina (my.sc.edu)
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Discover;
Visa
MasterCard;
American Express; or,
E-Check using a checking or savings account.
• A 2.5 percent convenience fee is added to each
credit card transaction.
• There is no fee when paying by e-check.
Authorized Users
You can authorize others, such as parents, grandparents, or employers access to your
account information. They will have the ability to submit whole or partial payments,
access tax statements, and view payment history.
Self Service Carolina
•From there, you can select Pay Now to view and pay the bill.
My Account
•From this screen, you can view the account activity and pay the bill by clicking on
Make a Payment.
eBills
SSC has the option of sending an ebill on a monthly basis. The ebill will
show tuition and academic fees along with other charges such as a financial
aid refund that might be owed.
Direct Deposit
We encourage you to have refunds deposited into your bank account using direct deposit. To
set up direct deposit, complete the direct deposit bank account section in SSC, under the
eRefunds section. If you are expecting a refund, deposits should begin to appear within 2-3
business days after the release of refunds from the Bursar’s office in Columbia (dates
pending). Refunds can also be issued in the form of a paper check and mailed, but this may
take an additional 7 business days. Always update your address throughout your academic
career.
Paying by Mail
• Send a check or money order payable to the
University of South Carolina Lancaster (or
USCL) at:
USC Lancaster
Attn: Business Office
P.O. Box 889
Lancaster, SC 29721-0889
Paying In Person
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Pay with cash, check, or money order in the
Business Office
Please remember that credit cards cannot
be accepted in the Business Office.
Is Your Bill Correct?
If you think your bill is incorrect or if you have
questions about the bill, contact the office that
created the charge:
• For Financial Aid and Scholarship award information,
contact the Financial Aid office at 803.313.7068.
• For residency issues, contact the Admissions Office at
803.313.7073.
• For vehicle and parking charges, contact the Division of
Law Enforcement and Security at 803.313.7076.
• For Carolina Cash, contact the Carolina Card Office in
Columbia at 803.777.1708.
Fee Payment Deadline
August 18, 2016
5:00 p.m.
Failure to pay by this deadline may result in class
cancellation!
On behalf of the Business Office,
Welcome to the
University of South Carolina Lancaster!
Office of Law Enforcement and Security
Dr. John Rutledge, Director
Maintenance and Security Building
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7156
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/security/
Law Enforcement and Security
• Located in the Facilities Management Building
• Responsibilities includeLaw Enforcement
Security
Parking Activities
Student Identification Cards
Emergency/Disaster Planning and Operations
• Federal , State and Local Laws
Office of Disability and Counseling Services
Starr Hall 120
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7112
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/counseling/
Services
• All currently enrolled students are eligible for
services from Counseling Services
• Services are conducted in a confidential,
professional setting
• Services are provided free of charge and include
Personal Counseling, Career Services, and
Disability Services
• Students must self identify for Disability Services
• Link to our website: usclancaster.sc.edu/counseling/
Palmetto College
Hubbard Hall, 132
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 313-7143
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/palmcoll
Palmetto College
• Palmetto College degree completion programs
are offered completely online after the first 60
hours of the particular program curriculum is
completed. Palmetto College hybrid programs
are offered both online and "on the ground"
through the Regional Palmetto Campuses
(Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter and Union).
Palmetto College
• Each bachelor degree is granted through one
of the USC system four-year institutions:
– Business Administration - USC Aiken
– Criminal Justice - USC Upstate
– Elementary Education – USC Columbia
– Human Services - USC Beaufort
– Liberal Studies – USC Columbia
– Organizational Leadership – USC Columbia
– RN-BSN - USC Upstate
Welcome to
Orientation
Bookstore: Fact Sheet
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Visit us in:
– Located inside Starr Hall next to the Student
Center
– Store Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30am-5pm
Friday 8:30am-12pm
– www.usclshop.com
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We are your one-stop shop for all your campus needs,
including;
– All the Textbooks on your Syllabus
– General Merchandise
– School Gear
– School Supplies
– Snacks
– Cafe coming in Fall 2016
How Do I Order My Textbooks?
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Two easy ways to buy your textbooks:
– buy them online at
www.usclshop.com
– shop at the official campus bookstore
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There are two easy delivery options:
– pick them up at the campus
bookstore
– have them delivered to your home.
**Standard delivery costs apply.
How Do I Find the Books I
Need?
Select the semester you would like to purchase
textbooks for and search using your class
schedule.
How Do I Find the Books I
Need?
Textbooks are organized in store
by course, which allows students
to easily find the books they need
by brining in their schedule.
Each shelf tag includes:
• Prices depending on new or used and rent
or buy
• BryteWave Titles available
• Required or Optional materials
• Instructor information
How do I set up a rental account?
We are excited to introduce an even easier
rental sign up form that students can complete
before they visit the campus store or website.
Visit www.follettrental.com to get started.
Digital Books and Study Tools
We Accept:
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Discover
Personal Check
Cash
Carolina Card
Thank you.
We look forward to
being
your bookstore and
serving all of your
academic needs.