BY THE NUMBERS700 enrolled1290-1360 SAT midrange (CR+M)*29-31 ACT midrange*4.2-4.7 WCGPA midrange**interquartile range (middle half of full score range)

CapstoneScholar

Capstone Scholars: University of South Carolina

CapstoneScholars

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Welcome to the Capstone Scholars Program for first and second year students! You will immerse

yourself in various activities

that reflect the four pillars

of the program: academics,

leadership, social and service.

What’s more, you will live in the

Capstone Learning Community

where you will make lasting

friendships with outstanding

students like you — students

who dream big and work hard

to reach their goals.

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CAPSTONE SCHOLARSat the University of South Carolina

Dream big, impact the community, leave a legacy!

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS1. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.2. Meet once per semester for a Capstone Consultation.3. Complete a Personal Challenge.4. Engage in service.4

PERSONAL CHALLENGES COMPLETED(2013-14)

Capstone Scholars studied abroad

(2013-14)

26322 Magellan Apprentice research awards granted

(2013-14)

2014 CAPSTONE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Capstone Scholars study abroad in places like China,

Ghana and Iceland. Below, Scholars pause above the

clouds in Ecuador during their Capstone Maymester trip.

“The day of the jump was beautiful, and as the plane climbed to 15,000 feet, that familiar feeling was there. I was

nervous, but I tried not to show it. I had my “brave face” on... I won’t say the jump cured my fear of high places,

but now I know I can push through any obstacle that’s ahead of me.” - John Stathopoulos, class of 2014

Step up, step out

One of the hallmark Capstone experiences is identifying a personal challenge and then addressing it with a plan. Capstone faculty principal Patrick Hickey encourages students with his inspiring example —He faced his fear of heights by climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents! Your own challenge may be more down to earth, but the main point is to push yourself to new levels of confidence, competence and well-being, and to shape yourself as a leader.

Live and learn together

You’ll live and learn alongside fellow Scholars, enjoying many group events on-site, as well as in the Carolina and Columbia community. Gibbes, a bistro in Capstone House, offers a regular chance to network with faculty and staff over lunch every Wednesday. And you’ll enjoy the very popular Hot Cookie Fridays at the Study Shack, located above the Capstone administrative offices. Here, you’ll find a wide-screen TV, games and more. Many Capstone social events take place here.

Don’t miss out• Meet 1:1 each semester with your dedicated

Capstone Scholars consultant to plan and maximize your Gamecock experience!

• Take Capstone courses: University 101 and University 290: Leadership, Career Development and Service; plus themed English 101 and 102.

• Compete for $2,000 Passport Travel Grants to offset the cost for Capstone Maymester or USC study abroad during summer.

• Compete for $1,000 Magellan Apprentice grants (proposals for any field of study are welcome).

• Secure internships and co-ops facilitated by Capstone Experiential Education grants.

• Attend workshops, guest presentations, small group discussions and social events.

• Go above and beyond to achieve Capstone Fellows status at the end of your second year.

• And much more!

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