Engagement Details
Student Government Freshman Council
What to Expect
Lead the way from the start! Apply to serve on the Freshman Council and dive into the Student Government experience at South Carolina. As a council member, you'll meet weekly to learn about hot-button issues on campus, connect with members of Student Government and other student org leaders, work on council projects and get one-on-one guidance from an upperclassman leader to chart your leadership course.
This engagement qualifies for these special designations:
- GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
- Option to appear on USC Experience extended transcript
Term: Spring 2025
Requirements
Time Commitment: 30-44 hours
Who Can Participate: Selected through competitive application
Minimum Credit Hours: No requirements for credit hours or years completed
Minimum GPA: No requirements for credit hours or years completed
Other Requirements No additional requirements
Engagement Benefits
How expectations are communicated:
Group orientation / class session(s)
Training manual, syllabus or rubric
Learning activities:
Study / Practice self knowledge
Career readiness
Knowledge or skills developed:
Self-knowledge
Who you will work with:
Student(s) on this campus
Who will communicate feedback and how:
Informal feedback only
Reflection expectations:
Each student produces written reflection(s)