Other Conference Information

Opening/General Sessions

  • General sessions/Opening will be Wednesday, March 13th at 8:00 PM
  • Attire for opening sessions is the HOSA uniform or black or Navy suit with white shirt. Navy or black closed toed shoes.
  • Students not dressed properly will be turned away and not allowed on stage for any awards they may receive.
  • Advisors/Guest/Chapersones should dress professionally.

 

TESTING

ONLINE TESTING- All events that are testing only, first round testing, Epidemiology and Extemporaneous Writing will be proctored and taken the week prior to the conference (March 4 -8, 2024)
Click here for a list of all testing that will take place prior to the conference.

 

RECOGNITION Session & Awards Ceremony

  • Recognition Session will be Friday, March 15th at 10:00 AM
  • Awards ceremony will be Friday, March 15th at 12:30 PM
  • Invite family, friends, and other interested individuals to show support for your SC HOSA students
  • There is no charge to attend the awards ceremony
  • HOSA members are required to wear conference t-shirts and black, blue, khaki slacks, or knee-length skirts (no jeans, no denim, no shorts & no capris), with comfortable closed toed shoes (no flip flops or sandals) to the awards ceremony
  • A complete dress code can be found here, dress code

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Student Eligibility form for specified events MUST be uploaded into the TBD or email to schosa@outlook.com by 11:59 pm on March 1st.

  • Life Support Skills
  • Personal Care
  • Speaking Skills
  • Interviewing Skills

STATE OFFICER APPLICATIONS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Accepting application- 

November 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024

The Officer Application and instructions may be found here:

  • STATE OFFICER APPLICATION GUIDE/INSTRUCTIONS
  • STATE OFFICER APPLICATION 
    • The application should be completed and submitted electronically through the SC HOSA website, ONLY.  
    • Faxed and mailed information will NOT be accepted.
    • Read the requirements carefully and recommend only qualified students.
    • Deadline for Officer application is, February 1, 2024.  After this date, applications will NOT be accepted.
    • Officer Candidate reference letters may be uploaded inside the application or  by using this LINK, in PDF format only.
    • Officer candidate interviews is posted on the SC HOSA Calendar. Officer candidates and advisors will be contacted regarding directions and interview times.
    • Questions regarding the Officer Application should be directed to Angel Clark, SC HOSA State Director, aclark@ed.sc.gov or Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com

Accepting application- 

Novbember 15, 2023 – February 1, 2024

Scholarshhip Application and instructions may be found here:

  • SCHOLARSHIP Application PROCESS/INSTRUCTIONS
  •  SC HOSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
    • The application should be completed and submitted electronically through the SC HOSA website, only. 
    • Mailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
    • ***NOTE: Please REVIEW the application requirements carefully to ensure all qualifications are met before submitting your scholarship application.
  • Deadline for submissions is February 1, 2024. After this date scholarship applications will not be accepted.
  • Scholarship reference letters may be uploaded inside the application or by using this LINK. The letters should be in PDF format only.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com