For Transfer Students
You are classified as a transfer student if you currently attend a post-secondary institution, or you have in the past, and you are coming to the University of South Carolina to continue your education.
Start preparing for your Fall Transfer Student Orientation by taking care of the preliminary details.
You are classified as a transfer student if you currently attend a post-secondary institution, or you have in the past, and you are coming to the University of South Carolina to continue your education.
There some things you will need to do ahead of time to make sure you are able to register for classes and fully participate in orientation activities.
Determine and know your Orientation Session.
Remember: You are able to choose between in-person or virtual Orientation experiences. We encourage you take into account your learning preferences, health risks and so forth. Be sure to have this discussion with the family member who will be attending with you, so you are all on the same page! Once you have registered for an Orientation, ensure you registered for the correct one.
Complete your advising homework.
Complete your Advising Worksheet. This can also be found in your Orientation Portal.
Take your math placement test online.
Your math placement test should be taken at least two weeks prior to your orientation session.
More about math placement testing »
Register to take your foreign language placement test.
The foreign language placement test should be taken before you attend Orientation.
More about foreign language placement testing »
Submit residency, citizenship and immunization records.
It is crucial that you submit your residency information, citizenship verification and immunization records prior to orientation to prevent holds on your account during the registration process.
Request your CarolinaCard, your official university ID, online.
To receive your CarolinaCard complete the Cardholder Agreement and upload your photo. If your photo is accepted, the CarolinaCard Office will send a confirmation email.
While overnight accommodations may not be necessary, we wanted to share a few options:
There are two airports located close to the city of Columbia. Within Columbia, we have the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Less than a two hour drive is the Charlotte International Airport. For those arriving to and from Charlotte, Columbia Charlotte Shuttle is the leading provider of transportation between USC and the Charlotte Airport. Be sure to ask about their 10-Pack discount.
You will need this to register for classes.