News and Announcements
Fall 2014 Leave of Absence/Withdrawal Deadline – 12/2
Undergraduate students wishing to take a leave of absence or withdraw for the Fall 2014 semester must do so prior to the semester deadline of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2. Students with on-campus housing assignments must also complete residence check-out and return of keys within 48 hours upon arranging the leave/withdrawal. If you are considering a Fall 2014 semester leave of absence or withdrawal and have not already spoken to an associate director, please review the information available on our website and then contact the office before Thanksgiving Break, so that we can discuss your plans and assist you with the necessary paperwork.
Due to the increase in office traffic surrounding the December 2nd deadline, we will assist students with Fall 2014 leaves of absences and withdrawals following the Thanksgiving Break on a drop-in basis on Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2, between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4:30 p.m. We will begin assisting students with Spring 2015 semester leaves of absence and withdrawals on Friday, December 5.
USC Hours for Fall 2014 Move-in
It's almost time for fall move-in, see the USC hours of operation for mid-August through mid-September, below.
Safe travels back to and around campus everyone!
USC Hours of Operation (mid August to mid September)
| August 11 – 29, 2014 | Monday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST |
| August 30 & 31, 2014 | Labor Day (Saturday & Sunday) | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST |
| September 1, 2014 | Labor Day (Monday) | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST |
| September 2 – 5, 2014 | Tuesday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST |
Summer Welcome Receptions For Incoming First Gen Students
We are so excited to welcome our incoming First Gen Terriers for 2014-2015! Don't forget to RSVP for one of our summer welcome receptions, bring your family too! For more info, visit our Summer Receptions page then sign up via our EventBrite invitation page.
(If you didn't receive an invitation, let us know.)
First Gen Students: Finals Study Break on Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Calling all first gen students to the last event for the 2013-2014 academic year! Stop by the USC for our end of semester study break, Friday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a short respite from finals and papers, grab a snack or two, and say goodbye to friends before you head separate ways for the summer. RSVP via EventBrite at https://spring2014studybreak.eventbrite.com/.
First Gen Students: 4/16 Workshop on Test Prep and Managing Test Anxiety
Calling all first gen students:
Test Preparation and Managing Test Anxiety Workshop
Wednesday, April 16, 5 – 6 pm
Center for Student Services, 100 Bay State Road, Room 101
Final exams are just around the corner, so join other first gen students as student ambassadors from the Educational Resource Center present their Test Preparation/Managing Test Anxiety Workshop! Take advantage of the ERC’s expertise and learn about time management, study strategies, test preparation, and managing stress!
Please RSVP at testprepworkshop.eventbrite.com by April 14!
February Drop In Topic: Financial Assistance
Wednesday, February 19
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the USC
It’s that time of year! Taxes need to be filed and your FAFSA and other aid application forms must be completed. Connect with fellow first gens, enjoy snacks, and get your questions answered about finances, budgeting, and the aid application process. Special guest Senior Assistant Director Christina Coviello of Financial Assistance will join us. Check back for the RSVP link soon!
Cold Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Students, Faculty, and Staff: President Brown and Dean Elmore invite you to Cummington Mall on Friday, May 3rd at 4 p.m. for a study break. It's a Cold Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Ice cream (and other sugary treats), music and games to thank you and to finally breathe out.
First gens, you can join us for the USC Study Break in CAS 226 and then go right across the street for the ice cream social.....
ERC Finals Frenzy April 22-25
Save the dates for Finals Frenzy @BUERC: April 22-25
Don't miss these workshops which are just-in-time to help you prepare for May finals. Workshop topics include brain food, time management, stress reduction, multiple choice test taking strategies, and more. For additional details, view the ERC Finals Frenzy Schedule.
Midterm Mashup
Feeling anxious about midterms? ERC is hosting a midterm mashup series of workshops just for you!
Click here for additional information.