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Service Saturday - MLK Day of Service

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

NOAA Hollings Drop-In Workshop

This drop-in review event is for students applying for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship. Join national fellowships advisors and previous NOAA Hollings Scholarship recipients to receive application feedback. Bring your application and your questions! We’re here to help you feel confident about hitting submit. Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Russell House University Union 302.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Gilman Fellowship Workshop

Learn how to apply for the Gilman Scholarship – which provides up to $5,000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad on credit-bearing programs of any length. Get your questions answered and get started on your application with the national fellowships team. Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Rotary Workshop

Interested in pursuing graduate school abroad? The Rotary Global Grant provides funding for a year of international study in the areas of peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development and the environment. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Russell House University Union 302.

Fellowship February - Find Your Fellowship Fit

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Fellowships February - Learning to Lead

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Harper Elliott 320.

Lunes Latino

Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.

Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant Deadline

, All applications for the Undergraduate Research Magellan Scholar Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Fellowships February - Ace the Interview

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 304.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Fall in Love with Fulbright

Interested in teaching English, doing research, practicing a creative art or going to graduate school abroad? Join this info session to learn more about the Fulbright program, what makes a strong application and how USC can support you through the process! Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Fellowships February - Connecting with Faculty & Letters of Recommendation

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Friday, February 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Fellowships February - Research and Resumes

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant Deadline

All applications for the Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Grant should be submitted by 11:59pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others. Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. See event description for more details.

Fellowships February - "Tell Me About Yourself": Writing Application Essays

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Undergraduate Research Ambassador Application Deadline

All applications for the position of Undergraduate Research Ambassador must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 24.  For more information and to apply please visit - Undergraduate Research | University of South Carolina. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Fellowships February - Secrets of the Application Reviewers

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 304.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Fellowships February - Trivia & Celebration!

Join the National Fellowships Team for Fellowships February! These interactive sessions provide opportunities to connect with USC's national fellowship winners, faculty, staff and national fellowships advisors while building foundational skills for applying to nationally competitive, merit-based awards. Students of all years and majors are welcome. Bring a lunch or enjoy provided snacks while learning to search for fellowship funding opportunities, refine a resume, ace an interview, write a compelling application essay and more! Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Culture Collision - REHEARSAL

Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom.

Culture Collision - REHEARSAL

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom.

Culture Collision

The Vietnamese Student Association proudly announces our annual Culture Collision! Come watch our organization put on a show about Vietnamese culture. There will be many performances consisting of traditional hat and fan dances as well as more modern dances for everyone to enjoy. Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom.

Lunes Latino

Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.

OUR Funding for Undergraduate Researchers

USC values students’ involvement in faculty-mentored creative, research, and scholarly pursuits through competitive grant funding. We want to help you obtain funding for the research you do on campus! This workshop will introduce you to funding opportunities for students at any stage of the research experience from the Office of Undergraduate Research and other organizations on campus.  There are funding applications available this month, so be sure to attend! Admission Cost: $0. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Russell House University Union 304.

Fulbright Workshop

Interested in teaching English, doing research, practicing a creative art or going to graduate school abroad? Join this info session to learn more about the Fulbright program, what makes a strong application and how USC can support you through the process! Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Russell House University Union 304.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Arboretum Open House

W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House, Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester. 4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205, Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here… Admission Cost: Free. Sunday, March 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

British Tea

Join us for a discussion of the various post-graduate awards available to the UK (Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Churchill) over a nice cuppa. Students will learn about the opportunities and mechanics of applying. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM. Harper Elliott 320.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Undergraduate Research Campus Partner Grant Deadline

All applications for the Undergraduate Research Campus Partner Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. See event description for more details.

Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant Deadline

All applications for the Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant should be submitted by 5:00pm today. Students should refer to the grant page of the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more specific information on this grant and others. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. See event description for more details.

USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair - Day 1

Register today for the All-Majors Career & Internship Fair, Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs. Date:   Wednesday, March 26/Thursday March 27, Time:   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM both days.  Location:  Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201, Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only. The full list of employers will be available a few days before the fair. Check Handshake periodically as new employers are added as they register. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom.

USC All Majors Career & Internship Fair - Day 2

Register today for the All-Majors Career & Internship Fair, Recruiters from a broad range of industries and graduate institutions will attend this event to showcase their full-time roles, internship opportunities, and graduate/professional school programs. Date:   Wednesday, March 26/Thursday March 27, Time:   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM both days.  Location:  Russell House University Union Ballroom, Columbia SC 29201, Pre-Registration through your Handshake account is encouraged, but not required, to attend our in-person career fairs. This event is open to USC students and alumni only. The full list of employers will be available a few days before the fair. Check Handshake periodically as new employers are added as they register. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom.

Getting Started in Research Workshop

The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey. To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php. Admission Cost: $0. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Research Posters 101

Students will learn how to create an effective research poster and will receive guidance on how to prepare for a poster presentation. Admission Cost: $0. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Russell House University Union 205.

South Carolina State Agency Industry Day - Fair

Employers from nearly 30 SC State Agencies will showcase their full-time roles and internship opportunities available right here in the state of South Carolina! All majors and years are encouraged to attend. This event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Admission Cost: Free. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House Ballroom BC.

Fulbright Workshop

Interested in teaching English, doing research, practicing a creative art or going to graduate school abroad? Join this info session to learn more about the Fulbright program, what makes a strong application and how USC can support you through the process! Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Russell House University Union 302.

Lunes Latino

Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.

Truman Getting Started Workshop

Learn how to apply for the Truman Scholarship – for rising juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service. Get an overview of the scholarship and application process, have your questions answered and make a plan for getting started on your application this summer to have a smoother fall! Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Harper Elliott 320.