The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is on a mission to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have an equal opportunity to learn and work at a university free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Office of Civil Rights & Title IX

Connect with us for guidance in addressing concerns or questions or to be referred to university resources and programs that can help you make informed choices about your education.

Office of Student Advocacy

Guided by the tenets of the Carolinian Creed, the Office of the Dean of Students supports student access to services that facilitate student success, personal development, degree completion and crisis management. Staff members also support the dean in his role as deputy Title IX director by assisting in policy development and compliance, case management and support services.

Office of the Dean of Students

Housing Now Available

University Housing offers a variety of housing options to accommodate the needs of students. 

Options include apartment-style, suite-style, and select traditional residence halls, with personalized roommate matching available.

To learn more or discuss your housing preferences, contact Drew Branham at branhap@mailbox.sc.edu. We’re here to help you feel at home.

Update Account Settings

Updated personal data may be shown in various systems, including email/Office 365, Blackboard, Self-Service Carolina, and employee self-service.

Responses to each item is optional (not required), and you may choose whether to respond to any or all of the items below. If you choose to not provide preferred information, your official data will generally be used throughout our systems and services.

Personal Data

1. Click "Update Account Settings" and log in
2. Click "Personal Data"
3. Review detailed parameters of optional changes.

Email Alias

1. Click "Update Account Settings" and log in
2. Click "Email Alias"
3. Review detailed parameters of alias creation.
4. Create alias and click submit
5. Click "Email Preferences"
6. Set alias as "Preferred University Email Address"

For questions about this update process contact DoIT’s Service Desk (803-777-1800,  https://sc.edu/ithelp) 

Blackboard

Name change in Blackboard has been temporarily taken offline as we work on connecting Blackboard with user account settings.

Garnet Gate

1. Log in to your account
2. Click the green circle with the letter in it at the top right corner of the page.
3. Click "Account"
4. Change the first name and/or last name under profile
5. Click "Update"

MyHealthSpace

You can change your name and pronouns reflected in your medical records in the profile section of MyHealthSpace or by calling 803-777-8283.

Changing Legal Documents and School Records

You will need to complete a legal name change in accordance with the state of South Carolina name change process. If you have had a legal name change, you can access the name change form at the University Registrar.

If you need guidance on how to pursue a legal name change, contact the Center for Student Engagement.

Our mission is to increase accessibility and provide holistic support to individuals experiencing basic needs insecurities. We offer free food, clothing and supplies to USC students, faculty and staff because we believe meeting basic needs is crucial for success.

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