December 2022 Happy Holidays from our USA One Stop family to yours!  We have officially reached December and are beginning to wrap up the fall semester here at South. With only a handful of days left and finals next week, we want to help ensure you are ready to take on the spring term. Check out the upcoming de-stress events you can take advantage of and important information to prepare for spring. We are wishing you and your family have a wonderful, restful holiday break.

Jag News to Note

Surviving Finals Week We all know finals week can be a bit stressful. Some of our South departments and student organizations on campus will host events to help you de-stress. Student Academic Success and the Center for Academic Excellence will be hosting the Long Night Against Procrastination on December 3rd from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Shelby Hall. After you check in at the atrium, you will be able to choose between guided study sessions, silent study, or meeting with a tutor. Destress kits and refreshments will be available as supplies last. The Office of Scholarship Services in partnership with our USA One Stop team will be hosting a JagSPOT Relaxation Station on December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center Terrace. You are invited to take a study break to de-stress with fun activities that include popping bubble wrap, coloring, solving puzzles, playing with fidget spinners, and more! Free snacks and drinks will also be provided. The First Year Council will be hosting Deck the Halls on December 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Student Center Terrace. You can decorate an ornament, enter a cookie decorating contest, win awesome prizes, enjoy free food, and more! The Marx Library will be offering extended hours during finals week for study sessions. Click here for more details.

Spring 2023 Avoid the Void The spring semester is almost here, and along with it comes the balance deadline date. Your Spring 2023 balance must be paid in full by January 4th, 2023 to avoid the risk of being voided from your courses. Students who live on-campus and miss this payment deadline also risk being removed from their residence hall and/or having their meal plan suspended. If you need assistance finding potential solutions to help cover your spring balance, please reach out to our USA One Stop team. We are here to help! Don't forget, South offers a convenient payment plan that allows students to divide the semester's balance into monthly installments. Click here to learn more.

JagSPOT The holiday break is a great time for you to log into JagSPOT to explore scholarship opportunities. JagSPOT, USA’s online scholarship application system, opens annually on September 1st for scholarships that will be awarded for the following academic year. Once Fall 2022 grades officially post, you may be eligible for additional scholarship opportunities. You can simply log in, complete your general scholarship application, and let the system do the searching.

South Spots

Fall 2022 Graduation Congratulations, Class of 2022, on this momentous milestone! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments this December. The Cambridge Dictionary defines a paw print as a mark made by a paw when an animal walks across a surface. At South we define it as the legacy a student leaves behind after their time at our beloved university. So to the Class of 2022, thank you for bringing your talents to South Alabama and leaving an amazing legacy. We know that as South Alabama Alumni you will take your knowledge, memories, and friendships from South and prosper in your future endeavors. You can visit the commencement website for more detailed information. Thank you for allowing the University of South Alabama to be a part of your Jaguar Journey!

Important Dates

December 2nd Last day of Fall 2022 Classes December 5th - 8th Finals Week December 5th Spring 2023 Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore charging period begins

December 10th Fall 2022 Commencement January 4th Spring 2023 Balance Due January 9th Spring 2023 Classes Begin

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