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Summer enrollment for graduate assistants
The ACAF 4.00 policy statement in the University Policies and Procedures stipulates that
graduate assistants must enroll for at least one hour during the summer term(s) in which they are appointed.
If graduate assistants are not enrolled for a summer term in which they are hired, then they are classed as
part-time hourly employees and FICA is deducted at a rate of 7.65%. The linked document provides a fuller
comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of enrollment/non-enrollment during the summer term.
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Health Insurance Info
The University requires that all full-time graduate students (enrolled in 9 credit hours or more),
all Graduate Assistants, and all international students either purchase the University’s health insurance
plan or provide evidence of coverage on another comparable health insurance plan.
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Fellowships and Awards
This page describes Fellowship and Awards opportunities for Graduate Students.
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Graduate Instructional Assistant (GIA)/ Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Before you start teaching at the USC Graduate School you must attend training. More information about this training can be found at the TA Training Page.
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Information for International Students
Follow this link to the homepage of the International Programs for Students website.
Follow this link to Current Students section
of the International Programs for Students website.
New Policy on Optional Practical Training for graduates of STEM disciplines.
Graduate Student Day
Graduate Student Day, sponsored by The Graduate School, provides graduate students an opportunity to present their scholarly and creative work.
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Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association is a registered student organization dedicated to the advancement and development of
Graduate Students at the University of South Carolina.
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Dissertation Defense Listings
The dissertation defense is the culmination of doctoral studies and the candidate should present a formal public seminar prior to a private meeting with the examination committee. Please see our form G-DDA to submit this information 14 days prior to the defense.
Graduation
See this page for information regarding graduation. More
Center for Teaching Excellence -
Resources for Graduate Students
Follow the link above for useful information on Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) and the Partners in Inquiry (Pi) programs.