SC HOSA state leadership conference guide
#1 Conference Information
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- Registration fees
- Who can attend
- Events (Competitive & Recognition)
- Guidelines
- Dress Code
- Online Testing
- IDs
#2 Step-by-Step Registration
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- Registration
- Register your students for their competitive events & recognition events
- Assign your “courtesy corps members”
- Assign your “Outstanding HOSA member” (if you choose to do so)
- Register everyone with the correct conference t-shirt sizes
#3 Other Conference Information
- General Sessions
- Recognition/Awards Ceremony
- Scholarships
- State Officers
- On-site meetings (Advisor, Event Personnel, Courtesy Corps, etc.)
- State Officer – “Meet and Greet”
#4 Forms, Photos, & Options
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- Required forms & upload process
- Outstanding HOSA Member (OHM) photo
- Courtesy Corps.
- Voting Delegates
- Your HOSA Chapter Photo
- Student Eligibility form
#5 Digital Upload Information
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- Events requiring digital uploads
- Upload Directions
- Upload Deadline
#6 Hotel Information
- Description of each hotel, pricing, and amenities
- Conference Verification Forms (CVF) – this form MUST be completed to secure your hotel rooms
#7 Deadlines & Reminders
Don’t let uncertainty lead to missed deadlines.
Stay informed about all the DEADLINES and REMINDERS for the conference.
#8 EXTRA EXTRA!
Additional Information Coming Soon:
1. Hands-On Body Systems
2. Anatomage Tournament (info & sign up)
3. Food Trucks
4. Pre-Order Conference Souvenir T-Shirts
#1 Conference Information
General Conference Information
- Registration Fees– $90
- Payment deadline is March 3, 2026
- Payment can be made by:
- Check and mailing to SC HOSA, PO Box 866, Lexington, SC 29071
- Credit Card (Non-refundable fees will apply)
- Photo IDs will be required this year- Acceptable Forms of ID
- Registration is available for all students and advisors who are HOSA members for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with alumni, chaperones, and other professionals. All advisors MUST be registered HOSA members.
Dress Code
Conference Dress Code– Day-by-Day for students and advisors/chaperones. Make sure you are following the dress code.
NO denim, NO shorts, NO Capri pants, NO leggings.
Event-specific dress is allowed where appropriate. Read your State Guidelines.
Also, you are required to wear your conference namebage at all SC HOSA events.
NEW for 2026
- NEW EVENT
- HOSA History Test
Hotel process
- Click on #6 of the conference guide for pricing, location, and additional information.
- Make sure to complete your Conference Verification Form (CVF) to request a hotel
- CVF opens at 8 AM on January 12th!
- Make sure to complete your Conference Verification Form (CVF) to request a hotel
who may compete?
- Any registered HOSA member in good standing.
- All events may have up to three (3) competitors/teams per chapter.
- Healthcare Issues Exam (Recognition Event)- ONLY FIVE (5) from the same chapter may test
Students may compete in ONLY ONE Competitive Event (CE) category listed below.
- Health Science Event
- Health Professions Event
- Emergency Preparedness Event
- Leadership Event
- Teamwork Event
In addition to the competitive event categories from above, students may also register for one or more Recognition Event(s) at no additional registration fee.
- Recognition Events: See the SC State Guidelines for specific information about requirements for recognition at SLC.
- February 21 is the deadline for students to enter and advisors to approve all activities in HATS (HOSA Activity Tracking System) for the following events:
- America Red Cross Chapter Recognition
- Barbara James Service Award
- Health Literacy Ambassador
- Your State Service Project Information should be entered here.
Testing and Event Information
new: paper & pencil testing
The following events will be IN-PERSON TESTING on Thursday, March 12, 2026:
- Behavioral Health
- Dental Terminology
- Epidemiology
- Health Informatics
- Human Growth & Development
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Medical Math
- Medical Reading
- Medical Terminology
- Nutrition
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- World Health & Disparities
Online testing
Online testing will be proctored and taken the week of February 25 – March 4, 2026, 8 AM – 5 PM
- Individual chapter advisors determine their chapter’s specific testing times and coordinate with proctors
- PROCTOR and online Testing Information, click here for all of the details
Online Testing Events
- Biomedical Debate
- Biotechnology
- CERT
- Clinical Nursing (PS Students only)
- CPR/First Aid
- Creative Problem Solving
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Extemporaneous Writing Health Policy (written submission)
- Forensic Science
- Healthcare Issues Exam (max. of 5 per chapter)
- Healthy Living
- Home Health Aide
- HOSA Bowl
- Medical Spelling
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing Assisting
- Pharmacy Science
- Phlebotomy
- Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Veterinary Science
Online Testing Events for Middle School
- Foundations of Medical Reading
- Foundations of Medical Terminology
- Foundations of Nutrition
- Health Career Exploration
- Math for Health Careers
Pre-Judged Events Requiring Uploads
***** Deadline for ALL Uploads is February 21, 2026 *****
Requires uploads before the deadline, February 21, 2026
- Clinical Specialty
- Health Career Display
- Health Career Photography
- Health Education
- Job Seeking Skills
- Medical Innovation
- Mental Health Promotion
- Prepared Speaking
- Public Health
- Public Service Announcement
- Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking
- Speaking Skills
ALL IEP Events require an upload of their accommodation form; by February 21, 2026
- Interviewing Skills (In addition to the accommodation form, an upload for the event is also required).
- Life Support Skills
- Personal Care
- Speaking Skills (In addition to the accommodation form, an upload for the event is also required)
NGL/Cengage Academic Testing
In addition to Competitive Events and Recognition participation, the National Geographic Learning Academic Testing Center (NGL-ATC) is available this year, for an additional $10 per test. All NGL-ATC tests will be conducted simultaneously with all other online testing.
NGL-ATC – Students have the option to take multiple tests; however, each test costs $10.
At the local level, the school or advisor is responsible for providing accommodations for multiple tests if students choose to take more than one NGL-ATC test. Alternatively, you, as the advisor, have the option to restrict the number of tests offered to your students.
NGL-ATC top 5 finishers will be recognized on the PowerPoint ONLY during the Awards Session.
The following NGLA Tests will be available for Online testing:
- AAFP Family Medicine Career Test
- Allied Health Statistics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Career Development
- Environmental Health
- General Chemistry
- Human Heredity
- Leadership
- Math for Health Professionals
- Microbiology
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Organic Chemistry
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Schools are limited to only 5 students taking the Healthcare Issues Exam.
2. Schools are limited to 3 students/teams per school, per competitive event.
#2 Step-by-Step Registration
Make sure you have completed your registration with the following for EACH student:
- Competitive Event
- Recognition Event, if applicable. If it is a chapter recognition event (National or State Service Award, Blood Drive, American Red Cross, HOSA Happenings), you need to register just one person for your chapter.
- T-shirt size for EVERYONE registered (student, advisor, & chaperone)
- Courtesy Corps members (up to 4 per chapter)
- If you choose to designate an Outstanding HOSA Member (OHM). One student only per chapter.
- Ensure that a personal email address is provided for the student, as they will receive important information regarding their event.
- Voting delegates will NOT be assigned through the registration process this year.
#3 Other Conference Information
Opening/General Sessions
- Opening/General Session will be on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:45 PM
- Attire for Opening Session is the HOSA’s official Uniform Policy OR Business Dress Policy.
- Students not dressed properly will be turned away and not allowed on stage for any awards they may receive.
- Advisors/Guests/Chaperones should serve as role models and dress professionally at all times.
STATE OFFICER APPLICATIONS
Accepting applications-
December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026
The Officer Application and instructions may be found here:
STATE OFFICER APPLICATION GUIDE/INSTRUCTIONS
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- The application should be completed and submitted electronically through the SC HOSA website ONLY.
- Faxed, mailed, or emailed information will NOT be accepted.
- ADVISORS: Read the requirements carefully and recommend only qualified students.
- Deadline for Officer application is 11:59 PM EST, February 1, 2026. After this date, applications will NOT be accepted.
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References must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.schosa.org/reference-letters/. It is the applicant’s responsibility to share this link with their references.
- Officer candidate interviews will take place at the SC Department of Education on March 3, 2026. Officer candidates and advisors will be contacted regarding directions and interview times.
- Questions regarding the Officer Application should be directed to:
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- Stacie Elwood, SC HOSA State Director, competitiveevents@schosa.org or
- Amanda Wilson, SC HOSA Director of Operations, schosa@outlook.com
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RECOGNITION Session & Awards Ceremony
The Recognition Session and Awards Session will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 13th, with no break in between the two sessions.
- Invite family, friends, and other interested individuals to show support for your SC HOSA students
- Attendance at the awards ceremony is free of charge.
- HOSA members are required to wear conference t-shirts paired with 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
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Accepting applications-
December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Scholarship 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.
- ADVISORS: Read the requirements carefully and recommend only qualified students.
- Deadline for Officer application is 11:59 PM EST, February 1, 2026. After this date, applications will NOT be accepted.
- References should be submitted online by using the following link: https://www.schosa.org/reference-letters/. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the link to their references.
- If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Wilson, SC HOSA Director of Operations, schosa@outlook.com
Conference On-Site Meetings
All the following meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Advisor’s meeting, 5:00 PM in main ballroom
- Category Chair meeting, 4:00 PM in meeting room 3
- Event Personnel meeting, 9 PM in Ballroom A
- Courtesy Corps meeting for students, 9:00 PM in Ballrooms B & C
State Officer "Meet & Greet"
This “Meet and Greet” event is designed for the voting delegates who wish to connect with and learn more about the 2026 – 2027 State Officer Candidates.
The gathering will take place in the Grand Staircase Foyer immediately following Opening Session.
#4 Forms, Photos, & Options
Required Conference Forms
- All conference forms and upload details are available by clicking here
- Everyone registered in the Conference Management System (CMS) for SLC must have both a Medical form and Code of Conduct form uploaded by February 21, 2026.
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Every signature is required on the form.
- Please ensure that you do not leave any unanswered questions; if something does not apply, simply write N/A.
- NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Student Eligibility form MUST be completed and uploaded by February 21, 2026.
- Life Support Skills
- Personal Care
- Speaking Skills
- Interviewing Skills
Registration Options/Activities
Outstanding CHAPTER HOSA Member
The Outstanding Chapter HOSA Member (OHM) is the student who contributes to his/her school, community, and HOSA chapter through service, involvement, and development of skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to pursue a career in healthcare.
To submit your OHM:
- You may only register one OHM per chapter.
- You MUST register/designate your OHM through the online registration, under the “Add Options/Activities” in their registration.
- DO NOT email the photo as you’ve done in the past. Instead, complete the submission form available on the SC HOSA website by clicking here.
- Photo formats should be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF only. Photos will be shown during the Recognition Session at the conference. Please make sure to submit high-quality and suitable images.
To guarantee that your OHM is highlighted in the conference slides, please submit your photos by February 23.
CHAPTER PHOTOS
To submit your Chapter photo(s)
- DO NOT email the photo(s) as you’ve done in the past. Instead, complete the submission form available on the SC HOSA website by clicking here.
- Photo formats should be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF only. Chapter photos are requested for your HOSA Chapter and students to be recognized in the Conference Opening Session.
- If you need to submit multiple photos reflecting how your class(es) meet, every effort will be made to combine them and display as a single slide, ensuring that all students receive recognition.
To guarantee that your chapter is highlighted in the conference slides, please submit your photos by February 23.
Voting Delegates
You will NOT be assigning your Voting Delegates during your registration this year.However, it is important to know how many voting delegates your chapter is entitled to and to identify the students you wish to designate as your chapter’s voting delegates.
Additional information will be provided at Conference Registration
on Wednesday, March 11th.
WHAT IS A VOTING DELEGATE?
- Voting delegates are your chapter’s voice in all official HOSA business.
- Voting delegates MUST attend the business meeting on Thursday evening at 6 PM during the conference.
- The Dress Code is HOSA’s Official Uniform Policy or Business Dress Policy. The dress code is STRICTLY ENFORCED. You will be turned away if you do not meet the posted dress code.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD VOTING DELEGATE
- DEPENDABLE
- Understanding Parliamentary Procedures
- Represents your local HOSA Chapter
Please use the table below to determine the correct amount of voting delegates based on the number of registered members you currently have in your local chapter. Please note: NO CHAPTER WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN 5 VOTING DELEGATES.
Additional information can be found in the student’s SC HOSA Bylaws.
Courtesy Corps
WHAT IS A COURTESY CORPS MEMBER?
- You MUST register/designate your Courtesy Corps members through the online registration, under the “Add Options/Activities” in their registration.
- Courtesy Corps members may be asked to assist judges, run errands, work at the information desk, assist with educational symposiums or assist in other ways; therefore, they should be dressed in HOSA uniform or business attire.
- Some will be asked to serve as victims and patients. Courtesy Corps members should wear comfortable clothes for these assignments.
- Courtesy Corp volunteers will receive an email (email in CMS will be used) on March 2nd containing link to sign up for a specific task during the conference.
#5 Digital Upload Information
STUDENT DIGITAL UPLOAD INFORMATION
- Only one team member must upload their documents for their “Team”
- In addition to uploading your required information, you are required to bring a hard copy of all forms to the conference if indicated in your event guidelines. Please read and follow your SC HOSA event guidelines
- We highly recommend uploading your documents well in advance to prevent any difficulties with the system. Please note that no uploads will be accepted after February 21.
SC Competitive Events that require Digital Uploads
The following competitive events require competitors to upload digital materials for the SC State Conference by February 21, 2026. No exceptions!
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- Clinical Specialty (Portfolio)
- Health Career Display (Outline/Guiding Plan)
- Health Career Photography (Portfolio)
- Health Education (Portfolio by one team member)
- HOSA Happenings (Upload newsletter)
- Interviewing Skills (Personal Statement, Resume, and completed Student Eligibility form)
- Job Seeking Skills (Personal Statement and Resume)
- Life Support Skills (completed Student Eligibility form)
- Medical Innovation (Outline and guiding plan)
- Mental Health Promotion (Reference pages, Completed Mental Health Consultation Form, and Digital File/Link to the Social Media Campaign by one team member)
- Personal Care (completed Student Eligibility form)
- Public Health (Video by one team member)
- Public Service Announcement (PSA Link, Airdate Form, Copyright Form, and Reference Pages by one team member)
- Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking (Paper)
- Speaking Skills (completed Student Eligibility form)
#6 Hotel Information
Your students must be registered for the conference before securing hotel rooms
All HOSA Approved Hotels:
- Check-in for hotels is 4 PM, check-out is 11 AM (Luggage storage is available for Friday morning at each hotel) Do NOT expect to check in before 4 PM on the day of arrival. No sitting/lounging around in the hotel lobby before checking in.
- A credit card is required to be on file to guarantee the hotel reservations, as well as any incidentals charged to the hotel rooms or hotel damage. Consider asking the hotel to turn off incidentals in your students’ rooms.
- When you’re ready to check out, please ensure you do so either at the hotel front desk or via the hotel app. This will help prevent any confusion during your departure from the hotel.
- All HOSA-approved hotels provide a daily hot breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi & luggage storage on Friday Morning
- All HOSA-approved hotels are within walking distance of the Convention Center
- Most hotels offer a shuttle bus to the convention center without a chaperone on a space-available basis. Any other destinations within a 3 to 5-mile radius with a chaperone. Check with your hotel for specific information.
- All HOSA-approved hotels will have a 10 PM Curfew each night and will BE ENFORCED.
- SC HOSA’s hotel process must be followed to ensure the chapter’s eligibility is not in jeopardy.
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To request a hotel, you must fill out the Conference Verification form. On this form, please provide both a first and second choice, ensuring that the same hotel is not listed twice. All requests will be processed in the order they are received through the Conference Verification form.
- Email all rooming lists to the contact located on the first page of your rooming list form. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on this email.
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Faxed rooming lists will not be accepted at any of the hotels. Additionally, reservations cannot be made via phone calls.
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- If a pool is available at your hotel, a school advisor/chaperone MUST be at the pool supervising your students at ALL TIMES!
- Additional Hotels will be added to the “Conference Verification” form as needed. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com.
***** Scroll down for hotels, descriptions, and pricing. All pricing listed is per room/per night with all taxes & fees included. *****
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You will need to register for the conference before submitting the “conference verification form,” which enables you to request hotel accommodations for your chapter. However, registration fees are not due until March 3, 2026.
Chapters not utilizing SC HOSA Approved Hotels May Jeopardize SLC Eligibility
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 5264 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418 Approximately a 10-minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~Queen Room (2 queen beds) $194.84 /night, sleeps up to 4
- All rooms have small refrigerators, microwaves & coffee maker, desks, chairs, HD Channels, hairdryer, and iron.
- Hotel Shuttle is provided on a space-available basis for HOSA-sponsored events.
- Bus parking is allowed on premises.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Andrea Nicholson, Andrea.Nicholson@Hilton.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 5001 Fashion Ave., North Charleston, SC, 29418
- Approximately a 12-minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~King Studio Room & Sleeper Sofa, $172.14/night, sleeps 3- (1 King bed in a bedroom , small sleeper sofa in the common area and 1 bathroom)
- ~2 Queen Studio Suites $172.14/night, sleeps 4 (2 Queen beds and 1 bathroom- NO SLEEPER SOFA)
- All rooms have a full kitchen, full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink, silverware, pots/pans, dishes, and coffee/tea maker
- Hotel Shuttle will be provided to all HOSA-sponsored events on a space-available basis.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Lisa Holley lisa.holley2@marriott.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 5035 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately an 8-minute walk to the Convention Center
Limited Availability Alert! Only 2 rooms left! If you need more than 2 rooms, you will need to consider a different hotel.
- ~One-Bedroom King Suite, $204.06/night, sleeps up to 4 (King bed with a sleeper sofa)
- ~One-Bedroom Queen Suite, $204.06/night, sleeps up to 6 (2 Queen beds with a sleeper sofa)
- ~ Two-Bedroom Suite, $204.06/night, sleeps up to 8 (1 Queen bed in separate bedroom, 2 Queen beds in another bedroom, and sleeper sofa in common area)
- Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
- Hotel Shuttle is provided on a space-available. Please note the hotel shuttle gives priority to guests going to the airport.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Domonique Grant, domonique.grant@atriumhospitality.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 3454 W Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately a 5-minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~King Studio Suite, $207.48/night, sleeps 4 (1 king bed, sofa with a trundle bed)
- ~Double Queen Studio Suite, $241.68,/night, sleeps 6 (2 queen beds, sofa with a trundle bed)
- All rooms have a sofa, trundle bed, desk, mini-fridge, microwave and hair dryer.
- This hotel does NOT offer a shuttle.
- Rooming list and credit card authorization must be finalized and sent via email to James Wells james.wells@springhillsuites.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 3331 W Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately an 8-minute walk to the Convention Center
- Limited Availability Alert! Only 3 rooms left! If you need more than 2 rooms, you will need to consider a different hotel.
- ~Queen Room- $145.77/night , sleeps 4 (2 Queen Beds)
- ~King Room- $145.77, sleeps 2 (1 King bed)
- All rooms have a mini refrigerator, LCD TV, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, and wood laminate flooring. Self Laundry Available, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Edward Finley, Edward.Finley@hilton.com, no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
NEWLY RENOVATED ROOMS
- 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418
- ~King Room- $208.42/night, sleeps up to 4 (1 King bed and sleeper sofa – double bed size)
- ~Double Queen Room- $208.42/night, sleeps up to 6 (2 Queen beds and sleeper sofa – double bed size)
- All rooms are two-room suites (parlor area with sleeper sofa & bedroom). The sleeper sofa is considered a double bed size.
- Included in each room is a microwave & small refrigerator. An afternoon reception with soft drinks & snacks is also offered.
- Hotel Shuttle is provided on a space-available basis up to a 3-mile radius. Please note the hotel shuttle gives priority to guests going to the airport.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Cynthia Avant: cynthia.avant@atriumhospitality.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com, on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 3234 W Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29418
- The Convention Center is directly behind Hyatt Place, approximately a 5-7-minute walk.
- ~Single King Room & Sleeper Sofa, $203.36/night, sleeps 3 to 4 (however, 4 is not recommended due to the sleeper sofa being small)
- ~Double Queen Room & Sleeper Sofa, $220.46 /night, sleeps 5 to 6 (however, 6 is not recommended due to the sleeper sofa being small)
- All rooms have a small refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave & sink.
- This hotel does NOT offer a shuttle.
- Bus Parking is permitted on the hotel property.
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Brayla Thomas at brayla.thomas@hyatt.com within three business days of receiving it from SC HOSA. Additionally, please ensure to copy Amanda Wilson at schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately a 6–minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~King Room (1 king bed) $194.84 /night, sleeps 2
- ~Queen Room (2-queen beds), $194.84 /night, sleeps up to 4
- All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave & Keurig. The hotel is within walking distance of the convention center via a boardwalk connecting the two buildings.
- Hotel Shuttle is provided on a space-available basis for HOSA-sponsored events.
- Bus parking is available on the hotel property
- The rooming list must be finalized and sent via email to Brett Handegan brett.handegan2@hilton.com no later than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 3020 Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately a 10-minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~Queen Room- $183.46/night, sleeps up to 4 (2 Queen beds)
- All rooms have two queen sized beds, refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron/ board and hairdryer. A comfortable easy chair and ottoman and a work desk with ample power outlets.
- Hotel Shuttle is provided on a space-available basis for HOSA-sponsored events as well as a 5-mile radius. You can NOT reserve the shuttle. Check with the hotel for more information.
- Rooming list and credit card authorization form should be completed and emailed to: Ashley Adams, ashley.adams@hilton.com no more than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
SC HOSA APPROVED HOTELS
- 5048 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC, 29418 Approximately a 10-minute walk to the Convention Center
- ~King Studio, $183.46/night sleeps 3 or 4 (King bed & full-size sleeper sofa)
- ~One-Bedroom Suite, $183.46/night, sleeps 5 or 6 (2 Queen Beds & full-size sleep sofa)
- All rooms have a fully equipped kitchen including a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and twin burner stove – plus utensils. A separate living area features a full-sized sofa bed. Beds are in a separate bedroom from the living space.
- Hotel Shuttle will be provided to all HOSA Sponsored Events on a space-available basis.
- Rooming list and credit card authorization form should be completed and emailed to: Ashley Adams, ashley.adams@hilton.com no more than 3 business days after receiving your rooming list from SC HOSA. Please copy Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com on the email.
#7 Deadlines & Reminders
january
January 12
8 AMHOTEL SELECTION & ASSIGNMENTS OPEN
- YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SC HOSA CONFERENCE VERIFICATION FORM (CVF) TO SUBMIT YOUR HOTEL REQUEST
REMINDERS
REMINDERS
- 1. Read your State Competitive and Recognition Event Guidelines
- 2. All written tests will take place the week of February 25 – March 4, 2026.
- 3. The HOSA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times by STUDENTS, ADVISORS, CHAPERONES & GUESTS.
- 4. All phones should be in the off position during competitions, general, and awards sessions.
- 5. Only three students/teams from the same chapter, may compete in any competitive event.
- 6. Only five students from the same chapter may register for the Recognition event, Healthcare Issues Exam.
- 7. Curfew is 10 PM each night of the conference.
- 8. No swimming in hotel swimming pools without an advisor being present.
- 9. Advisors are required to be present with students during all activities sponsored by SC HOSA on Thursday evening, as well as any events not organized by SC HOSA, such as trips to Tanger Outlets, Top Golf, and similar outings.
- *****Questions? Contact Amanda Wilson, schosa@outlook.com or Stacie Elwood, competitiveevents@schosa.org *****
fEBRUARY
February 1
11:59 PM EST- ~Scholarship Applications DEADLINE
- ~State Officer Applications DEADLINE
February 10
- 1. NO REFUNDS after this date (all registrations in the CMS are the responsibility of the school) and are due by March 3.
- 2. February 10th is the last day to register for the conference without a $25 administrative fee.
- a. After this date, changes & additions are accepted through February 20 with a $25 administrative fee per occurrence.
- b. Deletions are accepted now & throughout the conference without a $25 administrative fee. However, the $90 registration will still apply.
- 3. After this date, you will no longer have access to your online (CMS) conference registration. If you need assistance, you will need to contact schosa@outlook.com
February 20
- After this date: No Additions, Changes, or Substitutions. NO EXCEPTIONS– Deletions only after this date. However, the $90 registration fee still applies.
February 21
DEADLINES FOR THE FOLLOWING
- 1. DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS, no exceptions to this deadline!
- 2. All entries entered and Advisor approved in HATS (HOSA Activity Tracking System) to be recognized at SLC.
- 3. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FORMS for IEP events, Interviewing Skills, Personal Care, Life Support Skills, and Speaking Skills
- 4. CONFERENCE VERIFICATION FORM
- 5. HOTEL RESERVATIONS
- 6. PHOTOS (Chapter & Outstanding HOSA Members)
- 7. All CONFERENCE FORMS (Code of Conduct & Medical forms)
- 9. PROCTOR Registration for online testing
February 25 - March 4
- All online testing window. All testing dates and times will be determined by your HOSA Chapter Advisor
- All testing sessions must be proctored. Proctors must NOT have content knowledge related to any HOSA event.
MARCH
February 25 - March 4
- All online testing window. All testing dates and times will be determined by your HOSA Chapter Advisor
- All testing sessions must be proctored. Proctors must NOT have content knowledge related to any HOSA event.
March 1
DEADLINE– ALL 2025-2026 HOSA Memberships are due.
March 3
2025 State Leadership Conference Fee PAYMENT DEADLINE.
All payments can be mailed to:
SC HOSA, PO Box 866, Lexington, SC 29071
Or you may pay your registration and any admin fees by credit card here.
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More EXTRAS coming soon!
Starla's Hands-On Body Systems
Both of Starla’s sessions operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arrive early to secure your place!
Both sessions are 90 minutes
8 AM on Thursday (3/12)
Workshop 1:
Starla’s Hands-On Body Systems: Movement:
Join the party where you’ll master mind-blowing tricks to learn, remember, and unleash the secrets of how bones and muscles team up to create movement magic! Get ready to see these systems in a whole new light by crafting the building blocks of motion. This is a fun, electrifying, and hands-on workshop! The best part? You get to keep your masterpieces!
10:30 AM on Thursday (3/12)
Workshop 2:
Starla’s Hands-On Body Systems: The Computer that Controls
Movement!
Prepare to have some fun! Participants will build the Nervous System using vibrant clay and “connect” the muscles to finish off the movement trifecta. As you piece together each creation, you’ll unravel the mysteries of their structure, role, and how they shake hands with other systems and real-world scenarios (like strokes and paralysis). By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your trio of movement components in hand!
Anatomage Tournament
The Anatomage tournament is an engaging team-based anatomical competition, challenging students to identify and understand anatomical structures while getting hands-on experience with Anatomage Table 3D technology.
FOOD TRUCKS at SLC!
On-site on Thursday (3/12/26) from
7:30 AM – Noon
- Altered State (coffee focused on contemporary and feel-good/do-good beverages)
On-site Thursday (3/12/26) from
10 AM – 4 PM
- Area 51 Foods (Authentic Philly cheesesteak, chicken breast, or portobellos served as a wrap or rice bowl. Philly or meatball subs, mozzarella sticks & mac n cheese bites.)
- Playa (super fruit bowls, smoothies, and more) – 10 AM – 4 PM
- RiverDogs (ballpark foods)
- Roe & Roe’s (Filipino-Hawaiian-Southern flavors with homestyle comfort)
