Program Expectations
This set of expectations is signed by each student at orientation every year and serves
as the foundation for what you need to do to be successful in your first year of college
in Gamecock Gateway.
As a Gamecock Gateway student I agree to the following expectations:
- Agree to attend Gamecock Gateway required programs. Including, but not limited to
Boost Week and Time to Transfer.
- Agree to meet for Success Coaching at USC in the fall and attend Transition Coaching
at USC in the spring.
- If I have dual enrollment, I agree to attend Transition Coaching in the fall semester
as well.
- Understand that Gamecock Gateway staff will register or withdraw me for my classes
based on my advising conversations and I must meet with my academic advisor to complete this process. Once the drop/withdrawal
is approved, it will be facilitated by my advisor.
- Agree to take the College 101 course at Midlands Technical College.
- Agree to obtain a 2.25 GPA and 30 credit hours at the end of the academic year.
- Agree to attend tutorial sessions and success coaching (academic skill building appointments)
as needed or referred, at either institution. Tutoring is recommended unless I maintain
an A average in the course(s).
- Understand that I must remain in good financial standing with both MTC and USC during
the duration of my enrollment in Gamecock Gateway. I also understand that if I have
an outstanding financial balance (at MTC) beyond the stated tuition and fees payment
deadline date for each semester (to include fall, spring, and/or summer), then I will
be administratively withdrawn from the Gamecock Gateway program, which includes removal
from all MTC classes and cancellation of USC Housing and Dining contracts.
- If I receive an unsatisfactory GPA and credit hours in the fall semester I am required
to attend a meeting with a USC and MTC staff member so that we can discuss my academic
plans for the spring before courses begin again.
- Understand that information concerning my grades, attendance, and general progress
in course work may be shared between both institutions. I understand that this information is
private and confidential and will be used to assist the staff in helping me to succeed.
- Understand that my enrollment in the Gamecock Gateway program is contingent upon my
full and cooperative participation. I understand by joining the Gamecock Gateway program
I must follow the student Code of Conduct for both USC and MTC. I understand further
that dismissal from the program may result if I fail to fulfill the binding terms
of this contract.
- Understand that to grant legal access to my academic record to anyone other than myself,
I must complete a FERPA form for both USC and MTC.