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Registrar's Office / Veterans Affairs Q & A
Below is a list of frequently asked questions with answers which include links to websites with further information. However, if at any time you have questions you cannot find an answer to in these pages, please feel free to contact the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs 1-888-SC-DOGGS(723-6447) / 803-536-7185 / registrar@scsu.edu. We will be happy to help!
Annie Belton
How does SC State University define full-time and part-time status?
An undergraduate registered for twelve or more credit hours is considered full-time. An undergraduate registered for eleven hours or less is considered part-time.
A graduate student taking nine or more credit hours constitutes full-time status. A Graduate student registered for eight hours or less is considered part-time.
Is there a calendar available for specific semester dates?
You can view University calendars on the Academic Calendar section of the Registrar's Office webpage. The University reserves the right to make changes to the Academic Calendar at any time.
How can I get information on Financial Aid?
Financial Aid information is available at: www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid.aspx or Financial Aid. You can also reach the Office of Financial Aid at 803-536-7067 OR visit the Office at the Crawford Zimmerman Complex, Suite 151.
I have questions concerning on-campus housing, who should I contact?
Residence Life & Housing: 803-533-3675, 803-536-8560 or SCSUHousing@scsu.edu. You can visit the Office of Residence Life & Housing in Earle Hall.
Where can I get my questions answered concerning my son or daughter's tuition/bill?
Students can log into Bulldog Connection with their user name and password to view an assessment of their bill. From the Home tab students can follow these steps:
Click on "Student Administrative Services"
Click on "Student & Financial Aid"
Click on "Student Account"
Click on "Account Detail for Term" and then "Submit" to view Assessment/Bill
You can also reach Accounts Receivable at 803-536-8991 or 536-8077 concerning billing statements and payments.
Where can I get information regarding Residency Policy in SC?
For information regarding residency, please refer to the "SC Code of Laws" for Residency, " Residency Regulation on the SC Commission on Higher Education website, or the Spring 2011 Schedule Booklet (under "Residency Requirements" in the Table of Contents).
Frequently asked questions regarding SC Residency
How long must I live in South Carolina before I can establish residency?
Under most circumstances, a person must live in South Carolina for 12 consecutive months in order to establish residency.
What kind of documents establish intent to become a SC resident?
Statement of full time employment;
Designating South Carolina as state of legal residence on military record;
Possession of a valid South Carolina driver's license, or if a non driver, a South Carolina identification card. Failure to obtain this within 90 days of the establishment of the intent to become a South Carolina resident will delay the beginning date of residency eligibility;
Possession of a valid South Carolina vehicle registration card. Failure to obtain this within 45 days of the establishment of the intent to become a South Carolina resident will delay the beginning date of residency eligibility;
Maintenance of domicile in South Carolina;
Paying South Carolina income taxes as a resident during the past tax year, including income earned outside of South Carolina from the date South Carolina domicile was claimed;
Ownership of principal residence in South Carolina; and
Licensing for professional practice (if applicable) in South Carolina.
*Please note that any single indicator may not be conclusive.
My parents and I were not residents of South Carolina when I graduated from high school, are there any State Scholarships or Grants I can qualify for?
Students who did not graduate from high school in South Carolina and were not dependents of SC residents at the time of high school graduation may be eligible to receive the SC Need-based Grant and/or Lottery Tuition Assistance. Please contact the financial aid office at your institution about your eligibility.
I am a member of the military. How does that affect my SC residency?
Members of the military permanently assigned in SC on active duty and their dependents qualify under an exception category. Military members and their dependents may be charged in-state tuition and fees without having to establish a permanent home in South Carolina.
SC residents who are members of the military stationed outside of SC and their dependents may receive in-state tuition and fees if they continue to claim SC as their state of legal residency. SC residents who change their state of legal residence lose their SC resident status for tuition and fee purposes
My parents are divorced. How does that affect my residency? What about scholarships?
If one of the following scenarios applies to your situation then you can claim SC residency:
Joint Custody and one parent is a SC resident; or
Parent that claiming the child on income taxes; or
Parent that is SC resident pays child support over the cost of attendance as dictated by the college.
If you are a dependent of a SC resident then you may be eligible for State scholarships and grants. Please consult the financial aid office at your institution.
What happens if my parents are transferred out-of-state?
Generally, the student may continue to claim SC residency as long as he/she is continuously enrolled during all regular academic terms (fall and spring terms or their equivalent) if the family had lived in South Carolina for over three years and the move was job related.
My company transferred me to South Carolina from Florida my daughter's senior year of high school. Will she be eligible for the State scholarships?
In order for her to be eligible for the Palmetto Fellows, LIFE or SC HOPE Scholarships, you will need to be a resident of SC at the time she graduates from high school. The following items will show the intent to become a resident of SC:
Statement of full time employment in SC;
What is the difference in applying for residency as dependent or independent?
If a parent, guardian, or spouse provided more than half of the student's support for the past twelve months, the student is considered dependent and it is the parent, guardian, or spouse that must meet the residency requirements. If the student provided the majority of support, then the student may be eligible to apply as independent. An independent student must have his/her own SC domicile. Dormitory housing cannot be used as one's domicile, as it is temporary in nature.
Am I required to provide over 50% of my total financial support to be considered independent?
You must provide over 50% of your total support with earnings coming from is his/her own earnings or income from employment, investments, or payments from trusts, grants, scholarships, commercial loans, or payments made in accordance with court order. Total support must also be greater than total expenses.
Can gifts from parents and relatives be counted as support that a student has provided?
No. Gifts are considered money coming from elsewhere and do not count toward financial independence. Financial support must come from the sources listed in the law/regulations.
Are Parent (PLUS) loans considered financial support contributed by students?
No. PLUS loans are applied for and awarded to the parents.
Are pre-paid tuition plans considered financial support provided by the parents?
Yes. Even though pre-payment plans are in students' names, the parents contributed the funds and received the tax benefits. Therefore, they are considered funds from the parents.
Can I use the money I've saved in my savings and checking accounts to establish my financial independence?
A student may be allowed to use money saved in a savings or checking account if he/she can prove that the funds are from allowable sources. Allowable sources consist of his/her own earnings or income from employment, investments, or payments from trusts, grants, scholarships, commercial loans, or payments made in accordance with court order.
Does owning property in South Carolina allow students to receive in-state tuition?
No. For independent students, owning property by itself does not allow students to receive in-state tuition, as the other requirements still must be met. For parents of dependent students, South Carolina must be the primary state of residence. Simply owning property is not sufficient.
If I have lived in South Carolina for more than one year, does that make me eligible for in-state tuition?
No. There is nothing automatic about residency. You must meet all of the requirements, submit a residency application, and be approved before you become eligible.
If I move here and live with relatives, does that make me eligible?
Not unless the relative has court-ordered guardianship and claims you on their taxes.
Am I eligible for residency if I use a South Carolina address on all of my records and legal documents?
You still must meet the other requirements. For admission, other factors are important, such as the source of transcripts and addresses of parents.
Can I use my on-campus apartment as my family's residence?
On-campus housing is considered temporary because you must be a student to live in it. As a result, you may not use on-campus housing to prove in-state residency.
If I enroll as an out-of-state student my first year can I receive in-state tuition and fees the second year if I live off-campus?
No. You would need to establish residency and show you are in SC for reasons other than attending college.
Where do I submit an appeal if I do not agree with the institution's decision?
Students wishing to appeal a decision must follow the grievance procedures established by the college or university to which they apply.
How do I apply for In-State Tuition?
Students can download a Legal Residency Application Form from the Registrar's Office website or pickup the Form in Moss Hall, Room 202. Residency Applications are submitted to the Registrar's Office for processing. Applications must be submitted to the Registrar's Office 30 DAYS PRIOR to the start of the request term.
2. Access to Student Academic & Financial Information and Frequently Asked Questions about FERPA
What is FERPA?
FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Formerly, the Buckley Amendment, FERPA is a federal law (20 U.S.C. section 1232g) that was passed by Congress in 1974 to protect the privacy of student education records.
Why is FERPA important?
If you're a student, it's important for you to understand your rights under FERPA. If you're a parent, you'll need to understand that the rights to educational records are transferred from the parent to the child once student enters a post-secondary institution.
What are the student's rights under FERPA?
FERPA gives students four basic rights with respect to their education record:
The right to control disclosure of their education record
The right to review their education record
The right to request amendment of inaccurate or misleading portions of their education record
The right to file a complaint regarding non-compliance of FERPA with the Family Policy Compliance Office of the U.S. Department of Education
Why do I have limited access to my son or daughter's college records when I am paying the bills?
Under FERPA, once a student turns eighteen or attends any postsecondary educational institution (including enrolled students under the age of 18), access to academic or financial records are transferred from the parent/legal guardian to the student.
How can I find out my son or daughter's grades?
The best approach is to ask your son or daughter directly. Open communication can prevent feelings of mistrust or an invasion of privacy within the students. Students can provide their parents with important academic and financial information through Bulldog Connection.
However, educational records can be released if one of the following criteria is met:
Through the written consent of the student, a release form may be obtained from the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs that requires the signature of the student and parent and must be filled out in the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs. This form remains on file and in effect unless changed by the student in person and in writing.
By submission of evidence that the parent(s) declared the student as a dependent on their most recent federal income tax form and at the discretion of the institution. This information must be submitted to the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs.
How can I find out about my son or daughter's bill?
FERPA prohibits the University from giving information concerning a student's bill or financial aid information to parents over the phone or in-person. However, bills are mailed to the student's permanent address.
Students view their billing and financial aid information via Bulldog Connection. Students can give parents their username and password to access financial related information through Bulldog Connection.
Will I be notified if my son or daughter is placed on academic probation?
No. Information about grades and academic standing is sent directly to students. You can, of course, ask your child to keep you informed about his academic performance.
Will I be notified if my child is charged with an offense through the University's disciplinary policies?
No. Disciplinary records, with few exceptions, may not be disclosed without the student's consent. Student Services may recommend to students that they inform their parents when they are accused of a disciplinary offense.
What is Directory Information?
Directory Information is not considered confidential by FERPA and can be released at the discretion of the University. Directory Information includes:
Student's name
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Telephone listing
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Electronic mail address
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Major Field of study
Dates of attendance
The most recent educational institution
Can a student block the release of Directory Information?
A. Yes. Students may block the release of directory information by filling out a Directory Disclosure Form with the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs. Students must present a Picture I.D.
What is Non-Directory Information
A. Non-Directory Information is considered confidential by FERPA cannot be released without the student's consent. Non-Directory Information includes:
Enrollment records
Student work (exams, papers, reports, projects, etc.)
Disciplinary files
Student employment records
Is the University required to release a student's non-directory information?
No. The only required disclosure of education records is to the student. All other disclosures, including those with student consent and disclosures of directory information, are at the discretion of the institution.
How can I reach my child in class during a time of an emergency?
A student's class schedule (including times and building location) is considered Non-Directory Information and cannot be released without the written consent of the student. However, parents can call campus police (803-536-7188) in emergency situations. Designated University representatives will contact your child on your behalf.
Whom should I contact with questions or concerns with FERPA?
Direct all general questions and concerns to the Registrar's Office/Veterans Office.
Email: registrar@scsu.edu
On Campus: 204 Moss Hall
Mail: Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs
300 College St, NE
Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
Additional information concerning FERPA can be found by downloading the FERPA Brochure for Parents.
3. Registration and Scheduling
Is my son or daughter registered?
We can verify dates of attendance; however, according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) we cannot release specific registration information such as:
Number of Credits
Building Locations and Times
Please refer to the FEPRA section of the Registrar's Office webpage regarding FERPA.
How do I register for classes?
New freshmen who have declared a major may register for courses through their academic Department Advisor. New freshmen with an undeclared major register through Student Success and Retention – Moss Hall – First Floor. Continuing undergraduates and graduate students register through Bulldog Connection.New freshmen with an undeclared major may register through Student Success & Retention, Moss Hall
For a step-by-step guide on how to registerfor courses on Bulldog Connection, please click Course Registration.
What is the Alternative Personal Identification Number (PIN)?
The Alternative Personal Identification Number or PIN is a six-digit code all undergraduate students receive from their advisor to register for courses via Bulldog Connection
Who is required to obtain an Alternate PIN?
It is mandatory that all continuing undergraduates with majors obtain an Alternative PIN from their advisor (Academic Department). Only advisors or department chairs can issue an Alternate PIN.
Note: New freshmen with majors register for courses through Student Success and Retention.
Undeclared/undecided majors report to Student Success and Retention
(Moss Hall) to obtain their Alternate PIN.
Graduate students can register for courses via Bulldog Connection without
an Alternate PIN.
Can I maintain the same Alternate PIN during my enrollment at SC State University?
No. The Alternate PIN changes each semester. Enrolled students must obtain a new Alternate PIN from their advisor to register
What happens if a student does not pay all fees prior to the registration deadline?
If a student has not paid all fees by 5:00p.m. on the last day of registration, the University will drop that student's Class Schedule, Housing Assignment, and Meal Plan.
For Fall, Summer, and Spring Registration Deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendars.
Can a student register for classes after the late registration deadline?
No. Late Registration takes effect the day immediately following the registration deadline. Students must pay a late fee of $200.00 during the Late Registration period.
During the late registration period, students have until the day proceeding the first day of class to register. Students are not allowed to register after the first day of classes.
Can I register my son or daughter?
No. FERPA prevents the release of student or campus id numbers to third-parties (including parents) for registration. All students must meet with advisors before being able to register. Students register for classes via Bulldog Connection.
Why wasn't my son or daughter able to get into a particular course?
Courses, especially general education courses, courses within a popular major, or courses for graduating seniors can quickly fill. Therefore, it is to the student's advantage to register early during the registration period.
If my son needs a course and was unable to register for it, what should he do?
Students are continually dropping and adding to their schedules during the registration period; therefore, a student can continue to try to add a course until the end of the ADD/DROP period. There are a number of options in fulfilling general education and major curriculum requirements as possible selections. Advisors and departmental representatives can provide assistance in selecting options.
For information on the ADD/DROP period, please refer to the Academic Calendars.
How can a student register for more than 18 credit hours?
The privilege of carrying extra courses may be accorded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A student with a grade point average of 3.00 or better may carry one extra course.
Permission to carry one or more extra courses above the normal load, but not to exceed twenty-one credit hours, may be granted only with the prior written approval of the dean of the college and the departmental chair. This written approval must be submitted to the Registrar's Office. (NOTE: Additional fees may apply to overload credit hours.)
Can I add or drop a course after the ADD/DROP period?
No. The final day to add or drop a course is the last day of the ADD/DROP period. Immediately following the last day of the ADD/DROP period, students will receive grades of "W" (Withdrawal), "WP" (Withdrawal Passing), or "WF" (Withdrawal failing) based on the period a course is withdrawn. Note: Check the Academic Calendars for Withdraw period deadlines.
How can I enroll in a Closed Course?
Ask the instructor teaching the course to perform a closed course override in Banner-Self Service. Students must submit to the instructor their Banner ID#. Students must register for the course after the instructor performs the Closed Course Override.
Can I enroll in a course that requires a Pre-Requisite?
Yes if you have taken the prerequisite.
Student cannot enroll in a course that requires a prerequisite without the approval of the instructor or the Department Chair if he has not taken the prerequisite.
Should I register for upper level courses before my transfer credits are evaluated by SC State?
No. Ensure that all transfer credits are evaluated prior to registration. For information about transfer evaluation, please contact the Admissions Office at 803-536-7186.
Courses taken at other institutions will be accepted only as credit. Transfer credit is not factored into a student's GPA at the University.
My son or daughter is registered, but has decided not to enroll for the upcoming semester, what should he/she do?
Prior to the last day of the ADD/DROP period, students can drop their courses via Bulldog Connection. Students can contact Financial Aid and Residence Life & Housing concerning financial aid packages, housing assignments, or meal plans. If officially registered it is the student's responsibility, not the responsibility of the professor or the University to drop courses, housing assignments, or meal plans.
The final day a student can receive a 100% refund for all registration fees (courses, housing assignments, and meal plans) is the final day of the ADD/DROP period or the end of the first week of classes for the Fall and Spring Semesters. In the Summer Semester, refunds are 75% within the first five days after the opening of the summer session. No refunds are allowed by the sixth day of classes. Refund Schedule.
For additional information on ADD/DROP period deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendars.
For additional information on refunds, please refer to the Fall, Spring, or Summer Schedule Booklets, or the Refund Schedule.
What happens if a student is registered and decides to withdraw from a course after the end of the ADD/DROP period?
If a student is officially registered for a course, it is the student's responsibility, not the instructor, to officially withdraw from a course or the University. Withdrawing from a course after the end of the ADD/DROP period may result in grades of "W" (Withdrawal), "WP" (Withdrawal Passing), or "WF" (Withdrawal Failure).
Withdrawing from a course after the end of the ADD/DROP period will result in the student being responsible for course fees.
For additional information on withdrawal period deadlines and our refund policy, please refer to the Academic Calendars, the Fall, Spring, or Summer Schedule Booklets, or the Refund Schedule.
What happens if a student is registered and decides to withdraw from the University after the end of the ADD/DROP period?
A student must complete a University Withdrawal Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs immediately following the last day of the ADD/DROP period. If a student has a housing assignment, the student must get a signature from Residence Life & Housing. All other signatures on the Form are required.
If a student is officially registered for a course, it is the student's responsibility, not the instructor, to officially withdraw from a course or the University. Withdrawing from a course after the end of the ADD/DROP period may result in grades of "W" (Withdrawal), "WP" (Withdraw Passing), or "WF" (Withdraw Failure), or "UF" (Unofficial Withdrawal-F).
Withdrawing from the University after the end of the ADD/DROP period may result in the student being responsible for course, housing, and meal plan fees.
Students can download a University Withdrawal Form off the Forms section of the Registrar's Office webpage. Students can also pick up the University Withdrawal Form in the Registrar's Office-Moss Hall Room 204.
For additional information on withdrawal period deadlines and our refund policy, please refer to our Academic Calendars and the Schedule Booklets on the University website.
4. Major and Minors, Change of Major, Classification of Students
When should I declare a major?
Students should indicate their field of study no later than the end of the freshman year.
How can I pursue a double major?
Students may pursue two different majors at the University with prior approval of both departments and/or colleges with the completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours above the requirements for the primary major. The degree will be awarded in the primary major only. The transcript will list both primary and secondary majors. Secondary Major Forms with all required signatures are submitted to the Registrar's Office.
For information on the criteria student must meet to pursue a double major, please refer to the University Catalog. To download a Secondary Major Form, please click Forms on the web. Students can also pick up the Secondary Major Form in the Registrar's Office-Moss Hall Room 204.
How can I pursue a minor?
Student should indicate a minor field closely related to their major in which they will do a definite amount of work. Some majors require specific minors.
Minors are not posted on your transcript until all required hours for the minor are earned. Minor Forms with all required signatures are submitted to the Registrar's Office for processing.
To download a Minor Form, please click Forms on the Registrar's Office webpage. Students can also pick up a Minor Form in the Registrar's Office-Moss Hall Room 204.
How can I change my major?
To process a change of major, you must submit a Change of Major Form to the Registrar's Office with all required signatures
In order for the new major to post for the CURRENT TERM, the form MUST be processed by the following dates:
Fall: October 1st
Spring: March 1st
Summer: July 16th
To download a Change of Major Form, please click Forms on the Registrar's Office page.
How many credit hours must I earn to be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior?
Classification of students is based on the total number of semester credits earned and transfer credits accepted for transfer students:Freshman – twenty-nine semester hour credits or less
Sophomore – thirty semester hour credits
Junior – sixty semester hour credits
Senior – ninety semester hour credits
5. Grading Policies
How can I obtain a copy of my son or daughter's grades?
Grades are no longer mailed. Students can access their grades via Bulldog Connection. Students must give written consent to allow a third party (including parents) to view grades. Please refer to FERPA section of the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs webpage concerning the release of student records.
If a student registers for a course but never attends, how will that affect a student's grades?
A student's failure to officially withdraw from a course after the period to award a grade of "W" (grades of "W" or Withdraw do not negatively impact a student's GPA) can result in the student receiving a grade of "WF" (Withdraw Failing) or UF (Unofficial Withdrawal-F).
If a student is registered for a course, it is the student's responsibility, not the instructor, to officially withdraw from the course if not attending.
How can a student calculate their GPA?
Grade Point Averages (GPA) are computed by dividing the total Grades Points earned by the Quality Hours pursued. Students can calculate their Grade Point Average via the GPA Calculator on the Registrar's Office webpage.
Who evaluates transfer credit?
Transfer credits are evaluated by the Office of Admissions, Recruitment and Scholarship. You may contact the Office of Admissions, Recruitment and Scholarship at 803-536-7186.
Will my transfer credits count toward my GPA at SC State?
Credit taken at other schools will not count towards your GPA at SC State. Grades earned at other institutions will only count as credit towards the completion of your degree.
What is Credit by Examination?
To obtain information regarding pertinent policies and procedures
and credit by examination, students should consult their academic
advisor and the chair of the department which offers the
course(s) concerned, respectively. Credit by Examination Forms may
be obtained from the Registrar's Office OR the Forms section on the Registrar's Office webpage (See Student Handbook for further details.)
The Policies for students seeking Credit by Examination are the following:
A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better at the time (s)he petitions for credit by examination.
A maximum number of semester credits that may be earned through the credit by examination procedure is thirty (30).
The course(s) to be challenged must be offered in the semester in which the student seeks to earn the credit(s).
A student will not be permitted to challenge any courses:
constituting the final thirty (30) hours of his /her curriculum;
carrying prerequisites until all prerequisites have been met successfully, or
(c) which do not ordinarily lend themselves to this procedure-specifically, group dynamics processes, physical education activity, laboratory, directed teaching and practicum/field placement courses.
Only grades of "P" and "F" will be given for all examinations. Credits earned by examination will not be computed in the student's grade point average, but will be included in hours earned for graduation. The grade of "5" is the equivalent of C' or better. Credit will be recorded on the student's transcript only if a grade of "P" is obtained.
Full-time students 12-15 hours will be charged a fee of $25.00 for a course examination up to 18 hours. Then students will be charged $25.00 and on the basis of the current fee per credit hour.
Part-time students will be charged on the basis of the current fee per credit hour.
A refund of fees will be made only if the student does not sit for the examination because of a well-documented emergency.
Please refer to the Schedule of Charges regarding credit hour amounts.
How can I obtain additional information on University Grading Policies?
Please refer to the Academic Regulations section of the University Catalog on the Registrar's Office page for additional information concerning grading policies.
6. Academic Appeal
What are the Academic Appeal Procedures for Readmission?
Students appealing to the Academic Review Board must do the following:
Satisfy the punitive period before petitioning the Academic Review Board or present documented evidence of extenuating circumstances which may warrant an early review for readmission (students with an Academic Dismissal status cannot petition the Academic Review Board for an early readmission).
Obtain an Academic Petition Form from the Registrar's Office (download from the Forms section of the Registrar's Office page).
Complete Part I of the Academic Petition Form and attach supporting documentation such as support letters, medial statements, obituaries, etc., as necessary.
Request an appointment with department chair/advisor for review of academic status, and approval of petition.
Submit petition to the Registrar's Office on or before the 15th of April, July, or November.
Return Academic Petition Form to:
2nd Floor Moss Hall
The Academic Review Board meets three times yearly – during the last week of April, July, and November or the first week in the respective month. Contact the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs at (803) 536-7185 for information on possible call meetings.
7. Graduation
Who should apply for graduation?
All prospective graduates, undergraduate and graduate students.
When are the application periods for graduation?
May graduates apply in the preceding Fall Semester. July and December graduates apply in the preceding Spring Semester.
Dates for Graduation Applications periods are found on the Academic Calendars on the Registrar's Office webpage.
All prospective graduates must file an Application for Graduation and pay the required fee. The Application for Graduation must be filed in the term prior to the term of degree completion by the date noted on the Academic Calendar. Application for Graduation is not considered filed until the graduation fee is paid and the application is submitted to the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs. Students who apply late for graduation will be charged a late fee as outlined on the Graduation Application.
Prospective may download Application for Graduation via the Forms or Graduation Information sections on the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs webpage.
How do I know that I have completed all degree requirements for graduation?
Students are responsible for the completion of their academic program based upon the requirements stated in the University Catalog. The advisor is available to counsel, but the responsibility to ensure all degree completion remains with the student. Students should always see advisor and check their degree audit before making course selections for the next term.
For instructions on how to perform degree audits on Bulldog Connection, please refer to the CAPP or CAPP Power Point for Students.
Do I participate in the Spring or Fall Convocation?
May graduates march in the Spring Convocation. July and December graduates march in the Fall Convocation.
When will the University post my degree?
Degrees are posted the semester once all Degree Requirements are met and a Graduation Application is submitted to the Registrar's Office. Degree Candidates also must clear all fees with the Registrar's Office, Accounts Receivable, Whittaker Library, and Campus Police.
What is a degree audit?
A degree audit is the process used to determine if all University degree requirements have been met so the student is eligible for graduation.
How can my son or daughter perform a degree audit?
Students can perform degree audits via their advisor and through accessing Bulldog Connection.
How can I confirm if my son or daughter is on the graduation list?
The release of information related to a student's academic progress (including graduation) is a violation of Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA). The student must give written authorization. Please refer "Frequently Asked Questions about FERPA" section for additional information.
How can a student graduate with Honors?
Degree candidates whose scholastic performance reflects high achievement in all their university courses through the senior year may graduate with distinction designated as:
Summa Cum Laude: Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above.
Magna Cum Laude: Grade Point Average of 3.50 through 3.74
Cum Laude: Grade Point Average of 3.00 through 3.49
Transfer students who enter with advanced standing and who
have completed a minimum of sixty (60) hours at South Carolina
State University are eligible for graduation with Magna Cum Laude
and Cum Laude honors only. Cumulative GPAs are based solely on course
work completed at SC State University. Effective Term: Fall 2006.
How do you order graduation regalia (caps, gowns, announcements)?
Students order graduation regalia through the University Bookstore. Additional information on how to order graduation regalia will be available at a later time.
Graduation announcements are ordered from the University Bookstore.
Where do you pickup graduation regalia?
Additional information on graduation regalia pickup will be available at a later time.
Where do I pickup graduation tickets?
Students can pickup graduation tickets on the day and site of Rehearsal.
How do I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed to permanent addresses within (30) days after Commencement.
8. Veterans Affairs
What benefits do I receive as a veteran or dependent of a veteran?
Eligibility for benefits as a veteran or dependent of a veteran is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Information on payments or benefits is available at Education Benefits on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
How do I obtain VA benefits with SC State University?
Students must apply for benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Students can apply via the VONAPP, Veterans On-line Application, at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp or Veterans Application. Veterans eligible for benefits will fill out Form 22-1990. Dependents of veterans will fill out Form 22-5490.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will mail you a Letter of Eligibility. Once received, please submit to the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs at:Veterans Affairs Coordinator:
The Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs
204 Moss Hall
It can take 6 to 8 weeks for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is strongly recommended that students seeking veteran benefits apply via the VONAPP no later than June 1 for the Fall Semester and December 1 for the Spring Semester.
The VA Coordinator can be reached at 803-536-8405 or visiting the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs in Moss Hall 204.
How do I certify my enrollment?
Students with veteran benefits can certify their enrollment by submitting a VA Enrollment Certification Request Form to the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office/Veterans Affairs. Students can pick up the Form in Moss Hall 204 or download from our website in Forms – click "Veterans Affairs Certification Form." Fax Form to 803-536-8602 or mail to the following address:
What is not covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
The payment of VA educational assistance may not be made for any course or grade that is not computed in the graduation requirements of that school. Courses or grades that do not count towards a student's graduation requirements may include:
Course Withdrawals
Grades of Incomplete that are not removed from a student's record
Courses that do not serve as requirements or electives towards a student's degree. Elective must not exceed the minimum number of credit hours required for graduation
Please notify the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office immediately if you are taking a course or have earned a grade that does not count towards graduation requirements. It is strongly recommended that students report such information prior to the start of the current semester.
Grades and courses that are not computed into a student's degree requirements may result in an overpayment. If an overpayment occurs, the student will be charged with a debt to the U.S. Government.
What should I do if I am certified as a full time student, but I drop below 12 credit hours after classes begin?
An undergraduate student must be officially registered for 12 credit hours to obtain full-time status. Receiving the pay rate of a full time student when you are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours will result in an overpayment. If an overpayment occurs, the student will be charged with a debt to the U.S. Government.
Notify the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office immediately. The VA Coordinator will make the necessary adjustments to your certification with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is strongly recommended that the student report changes in credit hours prior to the first day of class.
What should I do if am transfer student with veterans benefits?
Transfer students must complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form in order to have their veterans benefits transferred from their previous institution. Veterans will complete Form 22-1995 while dependents of veterans will complete Form 22-5495.
Transfer students must submit the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form to the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office.
What should I do if I decide to change my major?
Submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form to the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office. Veterans will complete Form 22-1995 while dependents of veterans will complete Form 22-5495
What should I do if I decide to withdraw from SC State or transfer to another university?
Contact the VA Coordinator immediately. The VA Coordinator will terminate your enrollment at SC State University with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In addition to the termination of enrollment, students transferring to another university must submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form to that institution.
How may I contact the VA Certifying Official at SC State University or the Department of Veterans Affairs?
You can reach the VA Coordinator via phone at 803-536-8826 or 803-536-7185.
The mailing address for the VA Coordinator is as follows:
For questions concerning education benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at:
SC State University Veterans Affairs Office 803-536-8826 or 536-7185
SC State University Veterans Affairs Fax 803-536-8602
Department of Veteran Affairs 888-442-4551
VA Phone Assistance & General Benefits Information (including general Vocational Rehabilitation questions) 800-827-1000
Chapters 30, 1606, & 1607 for monthly enrollment verification & payment) 877-823-2378
9. Transcripts
All financial obligations to South Carolina State University must be resolved before your transcript can be released. If you submit an order online and you have an outstanding balance with the University your order will be canceled.
Instructions for Requesting Transcripts Online
Your transcript will be sent to the mailing and/or email address that you provide, therefore; please make certain that the address is correct before you submit your request.
FYI: Parchment Exchange Website has been updated. Please follow instructions as outlined.
Go to: www.scsu.edu
Scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Under Quick Menu, click on "Transcripts Request".
Type in your email address, click on continue.
Type in your password. If you have forgotten your password, click on "forgot your password" follow instructions as outlined.
Go To: Parchment.com
Create New Account using a "new email" address and password.
Follow the steps as outlined.
Click on Order (green button) for Transcript (electronic or mail)
Click on "I'm sending to myself or another individual".
Electronic Transcript $12.75
An Electronic Transcript is available within 3 – 5 business days after receipt of your online request. If you are sending an electronic transcript to someone other than yourself, please make certain that you have a valid email address to include in your online order.
Paper Transcript $14.75
Paper Copy of an academic transcript is sent via standard U.S. Mail by Parchment Exchange. Allow 5 – 7 business days for receipt of your paper transcript.
For additional questions or concerns, please visit the University's website at www.scsu.edu or you may contact the Registrar's Office at 803-536-8418 or 803-536-7185.
10. Verifications & Updating Personal Information
What is the purpose of the Verification of Enrollment Letter?
Often companies such as insurance agencies request proof of a student's current enrollment. A Verification of Enrollment Letter is an official document of a student's current enrollment status that can be sent to these external agencies.
How may I request a Verification of Enrollment Letter?
Verification of Enrollment Letter may be obtained through the following:
Download the "Verification Request Form" off the Forms section on the Registrar Office website. Complete and submit to the Registrar's Office to process. Students can fax form to (803) 536-8602.
Beginning in the Spring 2011 Semester, students will have the option of printing enrollment verifications at their convenience via the National Student Clearinghouse. Steps on how to verify your enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse will be available soon.
Can the University fax Verification of Enrollment Letters?
Yes. Verification of Enrollment Letters can be mailed, faxed, and picked up in the Registrar's Office. There is no charge to pickup or mail a Verification of Enrollment Letter. There is a $5.00 charge for faxed a Letter. The fee is paid in the Cashier's Office, and then submitted to the Registrar's Office for processing.
Can I receive a Verification of Enrollment Letter if I have a financial hold?
No. A Verification of Enrollment Letter will not be released if the student is financial obligated to the University. Please contact the Accounts Receivable Office (803-536-8534, 803-536-8991 or 803-536-7435) first to make certain that your account is clear prior to submitting payment and your request.
How may I change my phone number or address?
Go to https://luminis.scsu.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
If you are a first time user to the left click on "To retrieve your log in information, click here. " Your login and password will be provided. Otherwise enter your login and password here.
Click on "Personal Information"
Click on "Update Addresses and Phones"
Click on "Current" beside the address you want to update.
Make you changes and Click on "Submit"
Please ensure that all your addresses are correct in Bulldog Connection. Correct addresses will directly affect the delivery of all correspondence from the University. Your Username and Password for Bulldog Connection allows access to ALL of your personal and academic information. Don't share it with others.
How may I change my name or my social security number?
Name changes will be made only when the student provides a copy of changed Driver's License. If the name change is the result of a marriage or divorce, students must provide a Marriage Certificate or Court-Ordered Name Change/Divorce Decree. Supporting documentation along with a Change of Information Form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office.
Social security numbers changes are only made when the student provides their original Social Security Card as supporting evidence. A copy must be made and submitted along with a Change of Information Form to the Registrar's Office.
Students may download and complete a "Change of Information Form" via the Forms section on the Registrar's Office webpage.
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form
to the VA Coordinator in the Registrar's Office.
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There's always been interest in the subculture of Japanese and American animation and everything associated with it which includes dressing up in cosplay and attending conventions.
Hey everyone, Tom Gifford here.
After a long absence, I have returned! And today, I have uncovered an interesting tidbit on a con that started anime conventions in California as we know them today.
I had the great honor of attending last year's Last Comic Standing and I had a great time. But since I didn't go to this year's Anime Expo, that meant that I didn't go to this year's Last Comic Standing.
Luckily the people over at Otaku Wanted filmed this year's event and put all the parts on YouTube. Check out their videos and have a good laugh while you're at it!
As mentioned in Lucas' interview with the AX Idol winners, I did a remix with Mario Bueno's MangaNEXT 2008 performance with the original "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay.
I also did a remix with the original Nico Nico Douga Medley with Yukie Dong's rendition at the FanimeCon 2008 Masquerade. You might recall this moment from my interview with her at Kintoki-Con.
Well, here's that remix I've been wanting to release all this time until now.
Yes, the title is very long. And I'm sure all of you were expecting art from me, considering I'm the lead artist. But in a sad bit of luck that I won't dwell on, all my things--including my computer, scanner, and tablet--are all in a storage locker in Vancouver for the moment, and I can't get to them. My deepest apologies, guys, but for the next little while, I'll have to be just like everyone else.
WOOT! This year was absolutely amazing!
After much flip-flopping and struggling with the funds for it, I was able to make it to AX this year. Here is what I covered that weekend.
For Anime Expo 2011, Ackson Lee has three four five fan videos plus the sequel to Pokemon Men from FanimeCon and other videos that he has planned (such as the Macross Frontier Showcase video). Again they'll be posted here but I highly encourage you subscribe to his channel.
I wasn't able to make to this Hatsune Miku's first performance in the United States in Los Angeles at Anime Expo 2011, but there were premium streams via Niconico for 1500 yen (18 USD). So, I plot down my credit card and prepare to have my mind blown by a virtual idol.
And sure enough, my mind was blown by a virtual idol.


True Blue Space is a Peranakan restaurant on Armenian Street in City Hall, Singapore, between the SMU School of Law and the Peranakan Museum. With a menu designed by award-winning Peranakan chef Benjamin Seck, it showcases some of the more uniquely Singaporean styles and tastes. This rustic and charming eatery offers more than just authentic food but a true glimpse into Singapore's traditional culture. The menu is limited to a select few dishes but they are all so good you will want to keep coming back until you've tried them all. Good luck trying to pick a favourite. Open daily, it's always better to book in advance to avoid disappointment.


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Digital Driver's Licenses Could Become a Real Option in Some States
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Several states have run pilots for digital driver's licenses, which would allow residents to supplement plastic ID cards with smartphone apps. But as the technology becomes more of a reality, experts are worried about the privacy implications.
People with digital wallets on their smartphones, holding everything from credit cards to airline tickets, may soon be able to add a new feature: their driver's licenses.
While many lawmakers are excited about the potential of the technology to be used in a wide variety of situations, privacy experts are wary about potential data breaches.
Gemalto, a software vendor that has piloted this kind of technology with five states, designed their app to look like a digital replication of a physical driver's license, but with different use cases to allow users to only share the information relevant to a particular scenario. Steve Purdy, the digital license project lead for Gemalto, explained that users can select from a menu of options, including law enforcement stops, TSA checkpoints, age confirmation for liquor and lottery ticket sales, and pharmacy identity confirmations.
"In each case, you only have to authorize the information necessary for the person checking your ID," he said. "The biggest advantage to a digital license for the user is the privacy control."
Purdy said that one of the clearest benefits to the state is the quickness with which law enforcement can verify someone's ID at traffic stops. "Law enforcement is our biggest stakeholder," he said. With that new process, police officers hand a card with a QR code to the driver, who scans it with their app, sending their information to a terminal in the squad car.
Gemalto offers two different types of verification methods. With one, a 2D barcode is projected that can be scanned by another phone or a tablet. With the other, Near Field Communication is used, similar to what users display with Apple Pay, to establish an encrypted contactless information transfer. Gemalto piloted this technology over two years under the supervision of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, through partnerships with Washington D.C., Maryland, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Renée Krawiec, the driver services deputy program manager for the Wyoming Department of State, was both the project manager and a participant in the pilot in her state. Krawiec said the state is exploring a timeline for a full roll out, where digital licenses would be optional and supplemental to physical ones. "First, we definitely want to make sure that we've gotten feedback from legislators, and buy in from the rest of state government, so that when it is rolled out, the program is successful," she said.
Legislators in Maryland have already approved electronic credentials as a valid form of identification, and Gemalto is in discussions with the state about production, making the state a likely candidate to be the first to debut the technology in the next year.
But Michele Gilman, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, questioned whether Maryland is ready to introduce a digital option when the state is still struggling to get all residents compliant with Real ID laws. "The DMV is not the bureaucracy that fuels the most comfort amongst the citizenry," she said. "Just because digital licenses will be recognized as a valid credential doesn't necessarily make it a reality on the ground. But one good thing with legislation is that it can always be refined and changed as we learn more."
Gilman also worried that state legislators who are approving digital license technologies may not fully understand how they work. "The state often procures these services, and they not only contract out development and delivery, but also the knowledge of how they function," she said.
Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst with the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, agreed that lawmakers need to lean on the expertise of independent, disinterested technological privacy experts who can ensure that vendor systems are being built in the proper way. "If a company's product is becoming part of a core government function, that company's insistence on proprietary trade secrets needs to go in favor of independent evaluation," he said.
Stanley said that location tracking is the main concern with digital licenses, but that there are different ways for a system to be set up to provide stronger user privacy. One would be to take a system offline, as Gemalto has done with theirs at the recommendation of NIST. When verifying a license offline, the app doesn't connect to the back-end architecture, which disables the ability to track location. Another would be to use strong encryption, so that if an app pings the DMV for confirmation of the license's authenticity, the DMV can certify the information without revealing who the license was issued to. "That type of 'fancy math' is here today and doable," he said.
Stanley said the best systems would publicly release their code. "With such an important application of technology, it's crucial that it be public so people can verify that the code is working as advertised," he said. "That way we can see that privacy is baked in, and don't have to take anyone's word for it."
Krawiec, however, said she isn't concerned with the safety of Gemalto's app on the front-end, since she used it firsthand throughout the Wyoming pilot. The data is stored in secure element on a user's phone, and the app requires an additional security measure, like a passcode or a fingerprint, to be opened. "I've seen that the security of the digital credentials myself," she said. "And feedback from users in the pilot was addressed, so there was a very high level of confidence in their personal security."
Not all states in the pilot were as enthusiastic as Maryland and Wyoming, though. The Idaho DMV left Gemalto's pilot program, choosing to focus instead on "keeping the current DMV system stable and working towards its modernization." Jennifer Gonzalez, of the Idaho Department of Transportation, said that they are "closely monitoring other states that are piloting the program."
Other states that didn't participate in the pilot are also moving into the space. Virginia, Iowa, and Louisiana are at varying stages of the legislative and piloting process. In addition, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is working on standards to ensure that disparate systems conform when people cross state lines with digital IDs.
Purdy estimated that in 10 years, over 50% of the population would be using a digital ID, and one day, physical licenses may be obsolete.
Stanley agreed that digital licenses are likely to become a widespread reality soon. "Overall, if something like this is done exactly right, it could be a good thing for privacy, as users could submit the minimum amount of information needed in a given situation," he said, citing the example that a bartender doesn't need to know someone's organ donor status. "But if done poorly, this could be a disaster for privacy. That's why it needs to be done right."
Emma Coleman is the assistant editor for Route Fifty.
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Q: MySQL Query Optimizer Ingoring Index on Timestamp I have the following table:
CREATE TABLE `matches` (
  `id` char(32) NOT NULL,
  `borrower_id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL,
  `product_id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL,
  `category_id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL,
  `lender_id` int(10) unsigned NOT NULL,
  `classification_id` int(10) unsigned DEFAULT NULL,
  `status` enum('accepted','partial','potential','rejected') CHARACTER SET utf8 COLLATE utf8_unicode_ci NOT NULL,
  `classification` varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
  `category` varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
  `lender` varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
  `product` varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
  `created` timestamp NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  PRIMARY KEY (`id`),
  KEY `borrower_id` (`borrower_id`,`product_id`),
  KEY `status` (`status`),
  KEY `created_timestamp` (`created`),
  KEY `borrower_id_2` (`borrower_id`,`product_id`,`created`),
  KEY `borrower-product-classification` (`borrower_id`,`product_id`,`classification_id`)
) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

When I run EXPLAIN SELECT COUNT(*) FROM bi.matches WHERE created >= '2016-09-10';, I get the following results:
| id | select_type | table  | type  |   possible_keys   |        key  | key_len | ref  |   rows   |          Extra                            |

|----|-------------|--------|------|-------|-------------------|------------------|---------|------|----------|--------------------------|

    1| SIMPLE      | matches | range | created_timestamp | created_timestamp |       4 | NULL | 13288480 | Using where; Using index |

But when I run this query:
EXPLAIN SELECT COUNT(*)
FROM bi.matches m
INNER JOIN bi.matches m1
    ON m.borrower_id = m1.borrower_id
    AND m.product_id = m1.product_id
    AND m.created > m1.created
LEFT OUTER JOIN bi.matches m2
    ON m1.borrower_id = m2.borrower_id
    AND m1.product_id = m2.product_id
    AND m.created > m2.created
    AND (m1.created < m2.created OR (m1.created = m2.created AND m1.id < m2.id))
WHERE m.created >= '2016-09-10'
AND m2.id IS NULL
AND m.status = m1.status;

I get the following explain:
| id | select_type | table | type |                                    possible_keys                                    |               key               | key_len |               ref                |   rows   |                Extra                 |

|==========================================================================|
|  1 | SIMPLE      | m     | ALL  | borrower_id,status,created_timestamp,borrower_id_2,borrower-product-classification  | NULL                            | NULL    | NULL                             | 75151052 | Using where |

|  1 | SIMPLE      | m1    | ref  | borrower_id,status,created_timestamp,borrower_id_2,borrower-product-classification  | borrower-product-classification | 8       | bi.m.borrower_id,bi.m.product_id |        3 | Using where                          |

|  1 | SIMPLE      | m2    | ref  | PRIMARY,borrower_id,created_timestamp,borrower_id_2,borrower-product-classification | borrower_id_2                   | 8       | bi.m.borrower_id,bi.m.product_id |        4 | Using where; Not exists; Using index |

Why would MySQL use created_timestamp in the more basic query but not when the joins are involved?
Also here is the output from SHOW INDEXES FROM bi.matches
|  Table  | Non_unique |            Key_name             | Seq_in_index |    Column_name    | Collation | Cardinality | Sub_part | Packed | Null | Index_type | Comment | Index_comment |
|=========================================================================|
| matches |          0 | PRIMARY                         |            1 | id                | A         |    75151052 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower_id                     |            1 | borrower_id       | A         |      434399 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |
| matches |          1 | borrower_id                     |            2 | product_id        | A         |    18787763 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | status                          |            1 | status            | A         |        2232 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | created_timestamp               |            1 | created           | A         |       37075 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower_id_2                   |            1 | borrower_id       | A         |      521882 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower_id_2                   |            2 | product_id        | A         |    18787763 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower_id_2                   |            3 | created           | A         |    75151052 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower-product-classification |            1 | borrower_id       | A         |      478669 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower-product-classification |            2 | product_id        | A         |    25050350 | NULL     | NULL   |      | BTREE      |         |               |

| matches |          1 | borrower-product-classification |            3 | classification_id | A         |    18787763 | NULL     | NULL   | YES  | BTREE      |         |               |

A: So, here is the conclusion out of the comments:
Running this: EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM bi.matches WHERE created >= '2016-09-10'; showed that the index is not being used, while in the original select count(*)... query the index was used. The reason is that it is enough to count the not null values of created field.
It more probable that the majority of the rows do satisfy the where condition on date, so the optimizer decides that it is not worth it to use the index. Instead, run a full scan.
For the index to be used, smaller date range would help. i.e. WHERE created BETWEEN '2016-09-10' AND '2016-09-11'. Use even smaller ranges if the index was not used.

A: Since your 'real' question is about performance, I will ignore the "won't use that index" question and..
KEY `status` (`status`),  -- Drop (index on a flag is usually ignored)
KEY `borrower_id` (`borrower_id`,`product_id`),  -- Redundant, drop it.
KEY `borrower_id_2` (`borrower_id`,`product_id`,`created`),  -- good for LEFT JOIN; keep
KEY  (`borrower_id`,`product_id`, status, `created`),  -- good for 1st JOIN; add

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No real visit to Rome can go without the ritual of tossing of a coin into the Trevi Fountain. After all, who would be willing to gamble with their chances of revisiting the Eternal City?
But how and when has this strictly observed tradition come to be?
Rumor has it, that the first ones who started to fling their money into the Trevi Fountain were German intellectuals, who came to Rome at the turn of the 18th century. As they parted ways with the city, the Germans would toss a coin into the fountain, thus repeating and old pagan ritual of presenting gifts, such as money, to gods which were believed to inhabit the waters.
This ritual became well-known all over the world in the 50s, when it was depicted in movies and songs, such as "Three Coins in the Fountain" (performed by many artists, including Frank Sinatra) and "Arrividerci Roma" by Claudio Villa.
The rest was left up to the revival of tourism, after World War II, as well as the idea of la dolce vita, which inspired thousands to flock to Rome.
So what happens to the coins tossed into the fountain?
The coins from the Trevi Fountain are being collected on a regular basis and given to the charitable organization Caritas Diocesana di Roma, which caters to the needs of the homeless in Rome.


Spring is in Fast Forward!
16 Apr Spring is in Fast Forward!
Spring is not only here, it is now in FAST FORWARD! In one week, I have seen more flowers appear before my eyes than ever before. We so deserve all of the warm, sunny weather we get right now. You should see our nursery yard! It is filling up with all sorts of beautiful spring blooming perennials, flowering trees and shrubs, unusual evergreens, cool season annuals, vegetables and herbs. Every day trucks arrive to drop off load after load. It is so exciting.
organically feeding the garden using our Magic Formula and pruning summer blooming shrubs and roses. Spring evenings at Natureworks are really special. I hope you can join me.
As you know, Natureworks is an organic garden center. Since our beginning in 1983 we have sold and used only organic fertilizers and pest control products. In the 80's, that was considered "radical". Now, people are happy and relieved to discover the way that we garden and learn from us. In my 30+ years in business, I have seen incredible changes take place in the world. Organic food is in all the stores. Young couples come in and really care about what products they are eating and applying to their yards.
Bees of all sorts are safe and happy here at Natureworks!
In the green box below, you will read about our upcoming Earth Day Festival from April 23rd thru April 26th. Diane St. John will teach you all about organic lawn care. I will lead a garden walk illustrating how everything we do is connected. It will be a fun and enlightening time, and the ideal opportunity to share your commitment to an organic lifestyle with your neighbors, friends, and relatives.
Another hot topic in the news right now is about the decline of monarch butterflies. We have been talking about this for quite a while. In fact, last year, we raised many monarchs from the egg stage, tagged them for Monarch Watch, and released them. Milkweed is critically important for the continued survival of our precious monarchs. We have contracted to have lots of milkweed plants grown for us (without the use of any poisons of course!) Read all about our program to plant milkweed everywhere in the column below and reserve some plants today.
Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet' is one of the first perennials that the hummingbirds go to for fresh nectar. They are starting to arrive in CT. Get your feeders out this week!
(Pulmonaria). I love this plant, it emerges from the ground flowers first. Many varieties have silver spotted leaves and it grows well in shade gardens. It's deer proof too.
Please come and visit us this week. There is nothing better than sharing a little spring fever energy with a bunch of super-excited Natureworkers. I'll see you soon!
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Aesa or Aisa () was a town of ancient Macedonia. Aesa belonged to the Delian League since it appears on a tribute list to Athens in 434/3 BCE. The editors of the Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World identify Aesa with Lisaea, a city mentioned by Herodotus but otherwise unknown in other sources.

The site of Aesa is tentatively located near modern Nea Kallikrateia.

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Populated places in ancient Macedonia
Former populated places in Greece
Members of the Delian League

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Would you rather see Bob Dylan by yourself or with others?
I just heard an old interview with JB on the radio (coinciding with the release of the new bio-pic), and I indulged in rewatching one of the great performances of all time, his appearance on TAMI (Teen Age Music International) in 1964. This is the famous time when he was irritated that The Stones were the closing act. His punishment to the white boy-band and arrangers of the concert was to outshine them and everyone else in every possible way. Among other things, he invents the moonwalk and his famous cape routine.
When you need help crossing a river . . . .
I feel that I should post something for Horace Silver's death. I saw him live when I was a college student, and his playing opened me up in a way that I'd rarely, if ever, been opened by live music. I felt like I was entering into some world where humanity was fully alive and valued, a world where suffering is present but glorified, a world of idiosyncracy and freedom and panache. Maybe you can get a bit of that feeling in one of his best songs: check out his solo just past the four minute mark.


Students at eight primary schools will be greeted by brightly coloured classrooms at the start of the new school year thanks to two local companies.
CIBC FirstCaribbean was among the companies that recently joined an initiative conceived and spearheaded by Berger Paints Barbados Limited to beautify primary school classrooms under the theme Conceive, Create, Cultivate.
General Manager of Berger Shashi Mahase explained that the project is aimed at stimulating greater achievement at primary schools by harnessing the power of a cheerful and colourful environment. He said that an environment full of beautiful colours that create 'lasting beauty and protection' would stimulate young minds to create, develop and achieve more.
In order to give 68 schools that atmosphere, Berger approached companies to each sponsor the paint for at least two schools. However, CIBC First Caribbean chose to support eight schools. St Lucy Primary was adopted by the bank's Speightstown branch; Westbury Primary by Broad Street; Vauxhall Primary by Sheraton; Luther Thorne by the Rendezvous Finance Centre; Christ Church Girls by Oistins while St Catherine's Primary, Erdiston Special School and Hilda Skeene Primary were all adopted by the bank's country management committee.
Twenty-one schools were adopted by other companies. During the project's launch at Westbury Primary School recently, Mahase said CIBC FirstCaribbean's involvement had exceeded expectations, and he hoped this would encourage and inspire further support.
Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are also involved in the beautification project. Members of the schools' PTAs are expected to provide the manpower for most of the painting. However, CIBC FirstCaribbean's Director of Retail Banking Channels Michelle Whitelaw said the bank was embracing the project under its Adopt-a-Cause umbrella and so branch staff members would help to paint the schools which they had adopted.


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Large military mobilizations of the Turkish forces and their loyal factions arrive in the outskirts…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights learned from reliable sources that large military mobilizations of the Turkish forces and factions loyal to them have arrived in the north-western outskirts of Manbij city in the north-eastern…
At the end of the 81st day of the fiercest escalation campaign…more then 750 air and ground strikes…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the death of a citizen affected by the injury he had days ago as a result of bombardment by barrel bombs on a camp for displaced people in the vicinity of Hass town in the southern…
A doctor from Daraa died in the prisons of Al-Assad's regime after being detained for 5 years
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the death of a doctor from Daraa province inside the detention centers of Al-Assad's regime, and in the details obtained by the SOHR; the doctor is descended from Deir Adas village in the…
Artillery shelling by the rebel and Islamic factions on the areas of Sahl Al-Ghab leaves casualties…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the death of a citizen affected by the injury he had days ago as a result of aerial bombardment on Maarshourin town in the southern countryside of Idlib, and in connection to this, 2…
Kidnappings, targeting, and continuous bombings in areas of control of Tahrir al-Sham and the…
Idlib Province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: Kidnappings and targeting continue within areas controlled by the factions and Hayyaat Tahrir al-Sham in Idlib province and the surrounding countryside, where an explosion was heard…
Anti-terrorism forces and the International Coalition arrest the "Fuel Official" of ISIS…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights learned that the anti-terrorism forces of the Internal Security Forces "Asayish" arrested a person in al-Raqqah city, he is the "Fuel Official" of the "Islamic State" Organization when it used to…
About 10 members of the regime forces and the militiamen loyal to them were killed and injured in a…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the killing of 5 members of the regime forces and the militiamen loyal to them and the injury of at least 4 of them; in an ambush carried out by members of the "Islamic State" Organization…
The factions target positions of the regime forces northwest of Hama as the intensive air and ground…
Regime's warplanes carried out more airstrikes on Khan Shaykhun city in the southern countryside of Idlib, in conjunction with dropping more barrel bombs by helicopters on areas in the city, amid the fall of tens of rocket shells launched…
The factions shell positions of the regime in Jabal Al-Akrad north of Latakia…and more than 720 air…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitored artillery shelling carried out by the factions operating in the Syrian coastline targeting positions of the regime forces in Nakhshaba area and Tallat Rasha in Jabal Al-Akrad in the northern…
The Turkish border guard forces "Jandarma" kill a young man from Idlib province in a…
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the killing of a young man from Salqin city by gunfire of the Turkish border guard forces "Jandarma" while he was passing on the road between Darkush town and Al-Deriyyeh village at the…


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Handbook of the Circular Economy
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'In the present tsunami of new publications on the circular economy, this book sticks out through the broad analysis with regard to topics and regions covered by case studies. Let us hope that the book will motivate managers, policy-make...
Standing up for a Sustainable World
Edited by Claude Henry, Johan Rockström, Nicholas Stern
'It is easy to say, as is frequently repeated, that the future of humanity on earth is at risk. The difficult challenge is to understand the empirical basis of that terrible fear, and also to assess, with best professional scrutiny, what...
Handbook on the Economics of Climate Change
Edited by Graciela Chichilnisky, Armon Rezai
'More fruitful interaction between economists and political scientists studying possible policy responses to climate change is long overdue. With this volume of 18 essays, co-editors Chichilnisky and Rezai, along with 32 other distinguis...
Handbook on Green Growth
Edited by Roger Fouquet
'While strong opinions often dominate the debate on economic growth versus the environment, this Handbook gives an honest evaluation of conflicting evidence and theories. It provides a splendidly rich variety of interpretations of the gr...
Handbook of Input–Output Analysis
Edited by Thijs ten Raa
'Covering a wide range of topics, this practical handbook provides not only a useful compilation of fundamental knowledge but also of the history of input-output analysis, reminding us of the inspiring efforts of its pioneers. The book i...
Handbook on Transport and Development
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'This Handbook is an excellent reference for practice and research in transport and development. The reviewer wishes to recommend it strongly for both academic research and professional practice in infrastructure project management.' – Z...
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Handbook on the Economics of Natural Resources
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The topics discussed in the Handbook on the Economics of Natural Resources are essential for those looking to understand how best to use and conserve the resources that form the foundation for human well-being. These include nonrenewable...
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'This volume integrates across disciplinary, sectoral and national perspectives to illuminate the cutting edge of contemporary assessment theory and practice. Particular strengths include its focus on how changes in ecosystem services af...
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Dr. Cobb has received training in Theraplay®, play therapy, Boundary Project Assessment and Treatment Program (Gil & Shaw); Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®), trauma-focused play-based interventions, and the Extended Play Based Developmental Assessment (EPBDA).
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Moncada double powers Honduras Progreso past Pumas
Honduras Progreso's Victor Moncada (second from right) celebrates after scoring against visiting Pumas in a Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League game on September 15, 2016, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. (Photo: Mexsport)
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras -- Victor Moncada scored twice from direct free kicks to lift Honduras Progreso to its first-ever victory in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, a 2-1 Group A triumph over Liga MX's Pumas on Thursday.
The 26-year-old midfielder equalized in the 57th minute and then struck for the match-winner in the first minute of stoppage time, sending the crowd at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano into delight.
In the process, the Honduran side's quarterfinal hopes received a major boost. The Diablos (1W-1D-1L, 4 points) would've been eliminated from contention with a loss or draw against first-place UNAM (2-0-1, 6).
Alfonso Nieto scored early for the visitor, who enjoyed the better of play in the opening half-hour, but couldn't add to its lead. It was the second loss in six matches against Honduran SCCL opponents for Pumas, which would've clinched a fourth quarterfinal appearance with a victory.
Honduras Progreso can leap into the top spot on September 29, when it hosts Trinidad & Tobago's DirecTV W Connection (0-1-1, 1). That result would force Pumas to at least earn a draw at home against W Connection on October 20.
With his team trailing 1-0, Moncada came on in the 55th minute for center back Raimundo Calix as part of a shift to a more attack-minded shape.
Just a minute later, he earned a free kick 23 yards from goal after inducing Pumas' Marcelo Alatorre into a foul. Moncada then curled a right-footed shot over the wall, beyond Alfredo Saldivar's dive and into the top left corner.
As full time approached, Jorge Cardona earned a foul in a similar position, with the ball placed just beyond the penalty arc. Moncada stepped up again and this time bent his effort around the wall and inside the right post, setting off a wild celebrations.
Nieto put Pumas ahead with his second goal of the tournament in the 26th minute. After collecting a pass from the wing with his first touch in the right side of the penalty area, he turned and drove a right-footed shot from the corner of the six-yard box inside the far left post.
See also: 2016 2017 champions league CONCACAF Honduras SCCL SCotiabank Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League 2016-17


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Malcolm Stuart Boylan (April 13, 1897 – April 3, 1967) was an American screenwriter, writer, and founder of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Screenwriting
Boylan entered the entertainment industry as a stage actor while working as a newspaper reporter and publicist at the Los Angeles Express Tribune. He became acquainted with the business of film in the early 1920s when he took the position of director of publicity for Universal and First National. He began supervising a weekly newsreel for Universal. In the early 1920s, he wrote the story line for three short films. Boylan became editorial supervisor for Fox Pictures and, in 1925, he began to create silent-film screen titles for fun. He made a name for himself by writing titles for the 1926 silent version of What Price Glory.  The quality of his work was so good that he was soon listed in credits as "Title Designer" in The Great K&A Train Robbery with Tom Mix. With the advent of talkies, Boylan entered the realm of screenwriting in which he, primarily, worked  as a script doctor. Though some of Boylan's screenplays were produced, he mainly contributed dialogue to scripts needing polish. His work creating additional dialogue started at Fox Pictures. Boylan later used his wordsmith skills at Columbia as well as at other studios such as Disney. Though much of his work was unbilled, Boylan contributed to/wrote more than 90 screenplays and teleplays between 1921 and 1963.

Author
Boylan wrote three novels between 1950 and 1961:

Tin Sword (1950), Little Brown Publishing, ASIN: B001IP8SXC
Gold Pencil (1953), Boston Little Publishing, ASIN: B001NY1W72
The Passion of Gabrielle, (1961), Crown Publishers, ASIN: B001MQNIEG

In addition, he contributed three short stories to the Saturday Evening Post in the late 1950s:

 The Chivalrous Challenger, October 19, 1957
 Crisis on Blue Beach,      June 27, 1959
 Whistle-Buoy Brady,        October 4, 1958

Yachting and Coast Guard

Having been surrounded by Lake Michigan while growing up in Chicago, as well as by the Atlantic Ocean while he was educated in Bermuda, Boylan was interested in sea-going and its vessels. The 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles sparked  enthusiasm for small boat racing in the area. Actors and athletes founded their own Yacht Clubs. In 1933, writers in the Los Angeles area banded together to form their own yacht club with membership exclusive to writers. Boylan was the original Vice-Commodore of this organization which was named the Pacific Writer's Yacht Club. In 1934, after having been elected Commodore of the Yacht Club, Boylan invited Lt. Francis C. Pollard (commander of the US Coast Guard Cutter Aurora stationed in the Los Angeles Harbor) to join him on a voyage being conducted by the Yacht Club after Pollard donated his time to inspect the seaworthiness of club vessels. During the trip from Los Angeles to Catalina Island, discussions between the two men resulted in the formation of the United States Coast Guard Reserve and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. After the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Reserves were founded by an act of Congress on June 23, 1939, Boylan rose to the office of Commodore in the Auxiliary (11th District); in addition, he retired with the rank of Lt. Commander in the Reserves.

Personal
Boylan was the son of American writer Grace Duffie Boylan and newspaper reporter/horse racing expert, Robert J. Boylan. He was educated via a tutor as well as in the education system in Bermuda. His older, half-sister, Clover Roe Roscoe, was also a screen titlist in the movie industry. Boylan was married twice. He wed Josephine Fountaine (sometimes spelled "Fontaine") when he was 21 years old. Josephine, the daughter of Colbert Fountaine, came from a large Quebecois-American family with many siblings including Frances Fountaine Frakes and Colbert D. Fountaine, a World War II bombardier Josephine and Malcolm had two children, Grace and Mary Boylan. Boylan's grandson, Hon. Anthony Boylan Drewry, served as a Los Angeles County Court Commissioner for many years. Boylan was married a second time when he wed Ladessa Gibson Boylan in 1947. Malcolm Stuart Boylan was born in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Los Angeles, California during his writing career, and died in Hollywood, California.

Selected filmography

 The Magnificent Brute (1921)
 The Fate of a Flirt (1925)
 Wild Papa (1925)
 What Price Glory? (1926)
 3 Bad Men (1926)
 The Blue Eagle (1926)
 Hands Across the Border (1926)
 The Great K&A Train Robbery (1926)
 The Joy Girl (1927)
 Pajamas (1927)
 The Wizard (1927)
 Sharp Shooters (1928)
 News Parade (1928)
 Woman Wise (1928)
 Road House (1928)
 Hangman's House (1928)
 Strong Boy (1929)
 Fugitives (1929)
 Trent's Last Case (1929)
 Shipmates (1931)
 Madame Racketeer (1932)
 O'Shaughnessy's Boy (1935)
 A Yank at Oxford (1938)
 The Lady's from Kentucky (1938)
 The Devil Pays Off (1941)
 Mercy Island (1941)
 Red River Valley (1941)
 Sailors on Leave (1941)
 Remember Pearl Harbor (1942)
 Alaska (1944)
 The Man Who Dared (1946)
 Alias Mr. Twilight (1946)
 For the Love of Rusty (1947)
 The Son of Rusty (1947)
 Keeper of the Bees (1947)
Customs Agent (1950)
 Soldiers Three (1951)
 Magic Fountain (1963)

References

External links

World Cat Identities: Boylan, Malcolm Stuart 1897-1967
Hyperlink version of Book XIX "Auxiliary" of the Coast Guard at War series
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Bob Papp's Remarks at the Coast Guard Auxiliary National Conference--San Antonio, Texas, August 25, 2012
Bravo Zero: The Coast Guard Auxiliary in World War II

1897 births
1967 deaths
United States Coast Guard officers
American male screenwriters
Writers from Chicago
Screenwriters from Illinois
United States Coast Guard reservists
20th-century American male writers
20th-century American screenwriters
Military personnel from Illinois
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary officers


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The Cavendon Women
Cavendon Hall (Volume 2)
St. Martin's Paperbacks
From blockbuster bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes a stunning saga of love and loyalty set in early twentieth-century England. Cavendon Hall is home to the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them. But after the Great War, the fate of these two families will never be the same...
It all begins on a summer weekend in July of 1926 when, for the first time in years, the Earl has planned a family weekend. Everyone is intrigued by the invitation, and everyone has their own reasons for accepting it. As the family members come together, secrets, problems, joys, and sorrows are revealed. And as old enemies come out of the shadows and the Swanns' loyalty to the Inghams gets tested in ways none of them could have predicted, it is up to the Cavendon women to band together and bring their family into a new decade-and a new way of life.
"Sweeping, fascinating, and dramatic...The Cavendon Women's power and emotion comes through on every page." -Romantic Times(Top Pick, 4 ½ stars)
"Every novel from this acclaimed and beloved author is avidly read, and its engrossing historical dimensions, family traumas, romance, and vivid settings will prove irresistible." -Booklist
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"First there was A Woman of Substance . . . and now from the same author comes an evocative and captivating story, filled with fascinating and compelling characters, drama, intrigue, love, passion, and revenge . . . Vintage storytelling from 'Britain's premier romantic novelist.'" —Daily Mail on Cavendon Hall
"Another cracking read from one of the nation's favourite storytellers." —The Sun on Secrets from the Past
"Every novel from this acclaimed and beloved author is avidly read, and its engrossing historical dimension, family traumas, romance, and vivid setting will prove irresistible." —Booklist on Letters from a Stranger
BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD was born and brought up in England, where she started her writing career as a journalist. She has written twenty-nine international bestsellers. The Cavendon Women is her thirtieth novel. In 2007 Queen Elizabeth awarded her the OBE for her literary achievements. She lives in New York with her husband, television, and film producer Robert Bradford.
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Woman to Woman: What Are You Eating?
Yesterday was our very first post in the Tasty Tuesday series. Did you get a chance to try out the yummy recipe? Don't forget about the fun giveaway we are running through September 6th. You have several chances to enter each day, so be sure to check in daily.
With my title you may think that I'm going to focus on food again today, and you would be right. But I don't want to talk about tasty lasagna or other food that only feeds our body; I want to focus on what we are feeding our spirits.
You are probably familiar with sayings like, "Garbage in, garbage out" and You are what you eat.
The food we feed our physical bodies has the ability to make us feel healthy and alert, or sluggish and diseased. It all depends on what we put in our mouth. The same is true with our spirits. The music we listen to, books we read, and words we hear feed our spirits and can bring either life or death.
What are you feeding your heart today?
The Bible puts it this way, "For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart." (Matt. 12:34) If we fill our hearts with junk, then junk is going to come out of our mouths. But if we fill our hearts with God's Word, then His Words will come out.
How would you describe your daily spiritual diet?
I want to "eat" and meditate on God and His Word. I want what I say, do, listen to, read, watch, everything to be pleasing to Him. Great post.
This is so true, if we chow down on God's word every day we would be able to face so many every day issues with much more patience, kindness, compassion. I had a "snack" this morning I'm going to read more on naptime. Thank you for this post.
Hi Lisa - you have answered a point I was pondering after a guest speaker spoke at our church this weekend. I so want to fill my soul with God food, not junk food! Great encouragement to fill up with what is right and true.
What am I feeding my heart today? Hmmm, a triple spoonful of sarcasm. Yep, I need to rethink that one a bit.


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World Bank to stop backing oil projects
LONDON - Reuters
The World Bank will stop financing oil and gas exploration and extraction from 2019, it announced on Dec. 12 at a climate summit seeking to boost the global economy's shift to clean energy.
"The World Bank Group will no longer finance upstream oil and gas, after 2019," it said in a statement in Paris, where world leaders sought to unlock more money for the shift away from Earth-warming fossil fuels.
The move, it said, was meant to help countries meet the greenhouse gas-curbing pledges they had made in support of the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
"In exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to financing upstream gas in the poorest countries where there is a clear benefit in terms of energy access for the poor and the project fits within the countries' Paris Agreement commitments," the statement said.
The bank also announced it was "on track to meet its target of 28 percent of its lending going to climate action by 2020."
In its 2016 annual report, the World Bank Group said it had invested just over $3 billion in "extractive industries", which also include mining, in 2016 -- three times as much as the year before.
coal, environment,