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Parent & Family Connection

Parent & Family Connection

At South Carolina State University, we know the transition from home to college is just as big a change for parents as it for students.

While we expect our young adults to develop independent thinking and living skills as they matriculate through their studies at SC State, we also know their families play essential roles in their education and maturation. You remain the core of your student’s support system.

Your Bulldog experience matters, too!

Homecoming

You'll often hear the SC State experience likened to a family. Along with first-rate academic programs, our nurturing environment and unique HBCU culture our among the reasons students choose this university. Your student joins a network of thousands of Bulldogs across the country and around the world who have benefitted from what SC State has to offer.

We consider parents an essential part of that family, too.

Key Offices for Parents & Families

Enrollment Management

Enrollment Management

Our Division of Enrollment Management is your family's first resource for entering the Bulldog Family, including applying for admission, navigating the requirements and ensuring your student's transition.
Financial Aid

Financial Aid

The SC State Office of Financial Aid is here to guide your family through the process of applying for and obtaining financial assistance.
Residence Life & Housing

Residence Life & Housing

Providing your student's home away from home, SC State's Office of Residence Life & Housing cultivates living and learning communities that are conducive to a student's holistic development.

Important Phone Numbers

FAFSA Assistance

If you have not already completed the federeal financial aid process, our Financial Aid staff can be your resource to navigate the FAFSA process each year, work-study eligibility, student loans, scholarships and other forms of aid.

Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services

The Office of Student Financial Services is the central billing and collection point for South Carolina State University. Your student will be assigned to one of our counselors to assist with payments and payment plans.
Connect with Student Financial Services

Student Affairs

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs offers quality programs, activities and resources that enrich the overall student experience and promote civic and global responsibility through leadership and service.
Connect with Student Affairs

Academic Support

Academic Support

At South Carolina State University, our goal is to foster your student's growth toward graduation. SC State provides numersous services to help keep your student on track academically and personally.
Connect with Academic Support

Cost of Attendance

2024-25 Tuition & Fees

2024-Online Tuition & Fees

Seeing is believing

Come see what the Bulldog HBCU way of life has in store for your student. You can arrange a campus tour and see for yourself why families trust SC State to provide a quality education with a rich cultural experience, 

Visit SC State

Staying Connected

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Open lines of communication between you and your student are more important than ever. We encourage our students to keep their families abreast of their academic progress, social activities and overall wellbeing.

We also encourage parents and families to stay connected with the Bulldog family by joining us not just our annual Parents Weekend, but also at Homecoming, sporting events, art shows, concerts and more.

Bulldog News

You can also stay informed about happenings at SC State by subscribing to our newsletters from University Relations & Marketing.

Subscribe to Bulldog News

Rave App

Campus Alerts

Your student also has the option of adding your mobile number to our Rave Guardian alert system, which we use to notify students and employees about inclement weather and other urgent concerns.

Your student may download the Rave app and register using his or her scsu.edu email address. Each student can enter up to three mobile numbers.

Download the Rave App

Family Resources at SC State

President Alexander Conyers and our team of administrators, faculty staff are committed to making student's Bulldog experience as safe, enjoyable and productive as possible. In keeping with more than 125 years of tradition, SC State is here to contribute to your family's quest for knowledge, wisdom, personal growth and professional success.

You also should know we welcome your feedback about university services, campus activities and other matters that affect your student’s personal growth and success here at SC State.

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Crawford-Zimmerman Building thughes@scsu.edu 803-536-8103

Meet Dr. Tamara Jeffries
Director of Student Life & Leadership
Director of Student Life & Leadership

Crawford-Zimmerman Building fpressl2@scsu.edu 803-516-4826

Meet Dr. Franklin Pressley
Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Strategic Alliances
Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Strategic Alliances

Ko. W.G. Donma Administration Building 105 sbennet5@scsu.edu 803-813-1147

Meet Sonja Bennett-Bellamy
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Vice President for Enrollment Management

212 Ko W.G. Donma Administration Building mfinch@scsu.edu 803-378-9235

Meet Dr. Manicia Finch
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Crawford-Zimmerman Building Enrollment Management Suite Office 189 dpetty@scsu.edu 803-536-8067

Meet Davion Petty
Director of Financial Aid
Director of Financial Aid

Crawford-Zimmerman Building Enrollment Management Center tyoung15@scsu.edu 803-533-3712

Meet Tangar Young
Director the Student Success Center
Director the Student Success Center

Moss Hall 803-533-3963 tclinto1@scsu.edu

Meet Tyron Clinton
Executive Director of First-Year Experience
Executive Director of First-Year Experience

Moss Hall lsparks1@scsu.edu 803-536-7216

Meet Dr. Lisa Sparks
Vice President for Athletics
Vice President for Athletics

Staley Hall ncochran@scsu.edu 803-536-8714

Meet Dr. Nathan Cochran

The Bulldog Life

Campus Life

Campus Life

Here's a glance at what your student will enjoy as an SC State Bulldog. Whether it's getting involved in academic and social organizations, accepting leadership positions or planning campus activities, your student has plenty of opportunity to shine in and out of the classroom. Check out Campus Life at SC State.
Bulldog Athletics

Bulldog Athletics

As a Division 1 school, SC State fields competitive intercollegiate teams in most major sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, softball and women's soccer. Both the men's and women's tennis teams are second to none, having won dozens of MEAC championships.

Academic Calendars

Spring  2024 Semester

Summer 2024 Session

Fall 2024 Semester

If you have further questions about services for Bulldog families, contact Sam Watson, director of University Relations, at swatson2@scsu.edu or 803-533-3603.