MEDIA ADVISORY

USC Aiken Hosts Orientation, Other Events for Freshmen

AIKEN, SC (06/15/2018) The University of South Carolina Aiken welcomes members of the Class of 2022 for Freshmen Orientation, June 19-20.

Media outlets are invited to cover this event, which starts Tuesday, June 19, at 10 a.m., in the Etherredge Center.

During orientation, members of the incoming class meet their advisors, learn how to navigate the campus, and discover ways to get involved. Student leaders, known as Pacesetters, lead the orientation program and introduce the freshmen to the Pacer community.

While students lead students, parents of the incoming class will gain insight about the university and how best to facilitate a smooth transition from high school to the collegiate environment from the coordinator of parent and family relations and other university officials.

Related Events Open to the Media:

June 25-26: Freshman Orientation

June 28: Transfer Orientation

July 10: Transfer Orientation

July 12-13: Freshman Orientation

Aug. 19: Move-In Day

Aug. 20: Transfer Orientation

Aug. 20-21: Freshmen Orientation

Aug. 22: Freshmen Convocation

Aug. 23: Classes Start

For media access to these events, e-mail: news@usca.edu