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SophoMORE Welcome Back Carnival
FREE FOOD, fun, carnival games, music, and resources to help kick-off your second year! This is YOUR official welcome back event! Rain Date: September 10. Hosted by the Carolina Experience. Get your SophoMORE Sept. punch card at the SophoMORE Success table on Greene Street.
Visit go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess for more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
SophoMORE September- Second Year Success Workshop
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that! Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September- Commuter Success: Parking and Commuting Workshop
Living off campus? Trying to figure out where to park and how to get to campus everyday? We may not have all the answers, but we do have some tips for making a plan on how to navigate campus! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. This is an online workshop, to get the meeting link please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September- Meet the Carolina Experience Peer Leaders
The Carolina Experience Peer Leaders are here to help sophomore students transition into their second year at USC. Stop by and meet some of them and make a button! We will be outside the Thomas Cooper Library, rain location is Scholar's Corner.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. For more info visit: go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September: Don't Be Scared, Getting to Know Your Professors
Approaching faculty can sometimes be intimidating for students. But developing professional relationships with professors can help students learn about research or internship opportunities, lead to mentorship , career advice, and potential references. This workshop will share tips on how to approach professors and resources at USC to help develop these faculty-student relationships. Hosted by the Carolina Experience.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
SophoMORE September- Study Smart- Academic Success Tips Workshop
Need help preparing for classes and sharpening your study skills as we return to campus after a summer off? Join us for this session full of tips and advice for a successful academic semester. Hosted by the Carolina Experience. RSVP to secure your spot.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students,
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Transfer Mentor Program Welcome Meeting
Welcome meeting for students accepted into the Transfer Student Mentor program. Hosted by the Carolina Experience, visit go.sc.edu/transfersuccess for more details.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
SophoMORE Cool Down
Cool Down in this Columbia heat with a free sno cone! Chat with Carolina Experience staff about services and how to connect in your second year. Hosted by the Carolina Experience. Rain Date: Sept 10.
Visit go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess for more info!
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
SophoMORE September- App Smart Workshop
This workshop aims to help students understand what apps exist for students to organize, manage their time, study, and also manage their money, budgets, and debt. Join us to learn how technology can help make these tasks easier! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience.
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September- Money Smarts For Your SophoMORE Year
Living off campus this semester? Join in for this helpful workshop about how to budget and make money smart decisions in this new environment. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience Office. This is an online workshop, please RSVP to get the meeting link go.sc.edu/sophsept,
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Sophomore Carnival and Cool Down - RAIN DATE
Rain Date for Sophomore Carnival on 8/21 and Cool Down on Sept 4.
Admission Cost: free.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
SophoMORE September- Second Year Success Workshop #2
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that! Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP to get the meeting link at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
SophoMORE September: Thriving Off Campus Workshop
Living off campus? Concerned about how to manage the commute, stay safe, get along with your neighbors and more? Hear from staff and upperclassmen on how to thrive while living off campus! Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Leadership and Service Center. RSVP to reserve your spot!
Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
SophoMORE September - Mug Painting Party
Bring your artistic skills and decorate a coffee mug and chat with other sophomore students. Mug is yours to keep, good artistic skills not required. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE September. Open to ALL USC students. Get more information at go.sc.edu/sophomoresuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
SophoMORE September: Time Management Workshop
There are 168 hours in a week and so much to do! Sophomore year gets really busy with more course work, involvement on campus and more. It can be hard to keep it all straight. Join us for this practical workshop on how to balance it all. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience Office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Imagine Carolina
Imagine Carolina Presidential Retreat
All students are encouraged to attend this year's retreat Sunday, Sept. 21 at Gateway 737. During this day-long event, you can share your experiences and your views on what you would do to improve the university.
Breakfast, lunch and special Imagine Carolina swag will be provided. Spots are limited.
Don't miss the chance to connect, collaborate and create the Carolina you imagine. Your voice matters.
9:30 AM until 4:00 PM, Idea Center at Gateway 737, 737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201,
REGISTER NOW.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM.
See event description for more details.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
SophoMORE September: Second Year Success Workshop
Want to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? We've got the plan for that!
Join us for this entertaining workshop about steps you can take to thrive in your second year at Carolina! You'll walk away with your own personal sophomore action plan! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as part of SophoMORE September.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
SophoMORE September: Millionaire Mindset Game Night
A gamified way to learn about finances post-graduation with real life situations. You will play as a character with an assigned salary, job, and responsibilities on a gameboard similar to Monopoly and Life. Join us for the fun and win prizes! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. A part of SophoMORE September but open to ALL students at USC. Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
SophoMORE September Tie Dye Party
Bring your own t-shirt or grab one of the 200 FREE sophomore shirts available and learn to tie-dye while hanging out with other sophomore students. Tie-Dye is from 12-4 or until we run out of shirts and dye. Hosted by the Carolina Experience team as part of SophoMORE Sept.. Open to ALL USC students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
SophoMORE September: Exploring Graduation with Leadership Distinction Workshop
Sophomore year is the perfect time to connect with opportunities related to your academic, personal and professional goals. Engaging in meaningful experiences can help you earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction.
Join the CIEL team to learn more about exploring opportunities, pursuing GLD and making the most of your sophomore year and beyond!
Hosted by the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students.
Please RSVP at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
RAIN DATE- Sophomore Crafts
Rain date for SophoMORE September- Mugs and Tie Dye.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Longstreet Side.
SophoMORE September: Stress Management Workshop
College is stressful– how do you manage your stress? Experts from the Mental Health Initiative team in Campus Wellness will guide us through the types of stress you can experience and new strategies on how to cope. This is an online workshop. Hosted by Healthy Campus Initiatives and the Carolina Experience office. Part of SophoMORE September but open to all USC students. Please RSVP to get the meeting link at go.sc.edu/sophsept.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Transfer Mentor Program Dinner
Transfer students participating in the Transfer Mentor Program in the Carolina Experience mid-semester dinner. Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. For more information please visit: go.sc.edu/transfersuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Sweet on Transfers - National Transfer Student Week
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. For more info visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Sweet on Transfers - National Transfer Student Week
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. For more info visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Fall Transfer Student Social for National Transfer Student Week
All transfer students (both new and returning) are invited to join in for pumpkin painting, food, and other fall fun! Sponsored by the Association of Transfer Students, Tau Sigma Honor Society, and the Carolina Experience Office. Open to all USC students but we please ask that you RSVP on the National Transfer Student Week website.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
Swap Your College Swag for National Transfer Student Week
New transfer student at USC? Haven’t had time to pick up new USC merch? Stop by our table and get some new USC gear by showing us an item from the school you transferred from. It could be a shirt, keychain, ID, etc. from your previous school. Show us your item and we will give you new USC swag! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as a part of National Transfer Student Week. Learn more on the National Transfer Student Week website.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 02.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
National Transfer Student Week Workshop
Join us for helpful workshops for transfer students during National Transfer Student Week. Free and open to all USC students. To see specific topics and RSVP to workshops please visit the National Transfer Student Week website.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Adulting 101: Threads of Success: Dressing for the Job Market Workshop
Not sure what to wear for an interview, internship, or your first job? This interactive workshop will break down the differences between business professional, business casual, and smart casual attire—so you can dress confidently and make the right impression every time. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office and the CommUNITY Shop. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC! Please RSVP to reserve your spot: Go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Adulting 101: Travel Smart Workshop
Want to travel? Do you know how to buy a plane ticket? How about how to make use of points or miles? Or what is travel insurance? We will cover this and many more travel tips in this workshop! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC!
Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Adulting 101: Tech Smart Workshop
Trying to save money at the store? Track your travel points? Manage your time better? Track what you are reading? There is an app for that! This workshop will share apps and technology that can help with college and beyond! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC!
Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Adulting 101: Emergency Funding Workshop
Learn more about how to find funding for emergencies, what documents you need to have, and how to supplement what you are given with your current budget. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office. Part of our Adulting 101 Series for Junior and Senior students, but open to ALL students at USC! Visit go.sc.edu/seniorsuccess to RSVP and get more info!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Mutual Expectations Luncheon and Workshop
Join us for FREE lunch and great conversation! Mutual Expectations is a program designed to help students and university faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of one another. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped to develop a more collaborative learning environment.
Open and free to all USC students, faculty and staff. An RSVP is required.
To see discussion topics and RSVP, please visit the Carolina Experience website. go.sc.edu/expectations.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.