Our vision is a safe Carolina community where students’ academic and personal success
is not impaired by substance use.
The Students Taking Initiative & Responsibility (STIR) Screening & Intervention Program
is built to provide you with tools to reduce high-risk alcohol and cannabis use and
related consequences.
We value all members of our Carolina Community. If you are concerned about a student's
behavior, including alcohol and drug use, take action and refer them to the Student
Care and Outreach Team.
Following this kind of referral, our STIR coaches can reach out to offer no-cost supportive
services to the student.
All new students are required to take online modules before and during their first
semester of classes. This requirement applies to all:
new undergraduate or graduate students.
transfer students (including re-admit or returning students).
change-of-campus students.
Gamecock Gateway students.international students.
These required courses are completed in two parts—one at the beginning of the school
year and one a few weeks later. A hold will be placed on your account if you do not
complete all requirements by the deadlines, and you will not be able to register for
classes until the hold is lifted.
Alcohol and Drug Policies
The Coalition continues our Research Series this semester with national experts on
a wide variety of topics, including medication assisted treatment and recovery, well-being
and retention, and cannabis. Join us on the first Thursday of each month on Zoom and learn about our Coalition .
Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center, 3rd floorPhone: 803-777-3933Email: sape@sc.edu
Backed by comprehensive research, this conversation guide is available to download for University of South Carolina parents and family members.
