Duke University TIP Scholar Weekends University of South Carolina November 22 - 23, 2008 February 21 – 22, 2009
The University of South Carolina invites you to attend Scholar Weekend on our beautiful flagship campus in Columbia! Duke TIP scholars can take short, intriguing courses in academic topics that might not be available in your local schools. Courses are designed by the South Carolina Honors College (SCHC), USC’s small liberal arts school within our large research university. SCHC leads learning and drives discovery, so your classes will be enriching and creatively taught and will encourage your intellect. You’ll get an exciting glimpse into the collegiate experience and have opportunities to interact with similarly motivated students. We’re the only S.C. school that was selected to host this event. Read on to find out how you can be a part of it.
Program Basics
Scholar Weekends are open to all 8th-11th graders who have either participated in the Duke TIP Talent Search or been identified as academically gifted/talented by local school criteria.
Students may attend more than one Scholar Weekend per year.
Scholars meet on USC’s Columbia campus November 22 -23, 2008 and/or February 21 – 22, 2009 , for two days of intensive academic study.
Students enroll in one class per weekend and explore material typically not included in school curricula.
Class size is limited to 18 students.
The application fee is $15 and is non-refundable.
Tuition: $425 tuition per weekend covers housing, food, and academic activities ($380 for day students). Limited financial aid is available for qualified applicants.
Students who stay overnight will be housed at a nearby hotel (two per room) and will be supervised by USC residential counselors
Courses for Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 November 22 -23, 2008 Creative Writing Global Climate Change: From science to policy
February 21 – 22, 2009 Law as a Tool of Social Evolution Super Bowl Commercials Alternative Energy
Weekend Schedule
Check-in Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Once the student has checked in, parents may leave.
Parents may attend a closing meeting on Sunday at 4:15 p.m. Students should depart by 4:30 p.m.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis to families who demonstrate need. Each student with need may only receive financial aid once during the academic year 2008-2009. To apply for financial aid, submit your application with your family’s 2007 Federal Income Tax Return (1040) and all applicable schedules. Upon notification of receipt of a financial aid award, your check for the balance of the tuition is due within 10 days. If your check is not received within 10 days of award notification, your financial aid and program slot may be offered to another student.
Applications and Acceptance
Complete the online registration form and pay the required fee online or the paper application form and fax or mail it along with credit card information or check. At this time, you may opt to pay either the application fee or the complete amount due.
Participants will be placed on a first-come, first served basis in the selected course. Scholar Weekend courses are quite popular and fill quickly.
Waitlist: Applicants unable to be placed in the selected course will be placed on a waiting list. Applicants will be notified of waitlist status and when a course becomes available. $15 application fee is non-refundable.
Upon acceptance, additional information about the weekend will be sent by your preferred method of notification.
If student is unable to attend, TIP program must be notified immediately.
Full course payment is due no later than October 17, 2008.
All Scholar Weekend participants must be covered by health insurance.
For more Information: Scholar Weekend, Academic Enrichment and Conferences, University of South Carolina, 1600 Hampton Street Annex, Suite 208, Columbia SC 29208. Fax: 803-777-2663 Questions? Call us at 803-777-9444 or e-mail us at confs@mailbox.sc.edu.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: Application fees are nonrefundable. If full course payment is not received by October 17, 2008, the student’s space in the class will be released and any payments made prior to this time will be forfeited. Cancellations will result in forfeiture of payment except in cases of illness (with doctor’s note on letterhead) or death of an immediate family member. The liability of the University of South Carolina is limited to the registration fee, and the University will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants or their families, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. Refunds take three weeks to process. The University reserves the right to cancel and refund all registration fees for any course due to circumstances beyond our control, including insufficient registration.
READY TO LEARN MORE? For more information on becoming a Carolina Master Scholar, please call USC Academic Enrichment and Conferences at 803-777-9444, send an email to confs@mailbox.sc.edu, or check out these helpful links:
Financial Aid
For more Information: Scholar Weekend, Academic Enrichment and Conferences, University of South Carolina, 1600 Hampton Street Annex, Suite 208, Columbia SC 29208. Fax: 803-777-2663 Questions? Call us at 803-777-9444 or e-mail us at