Palmetto Pathway

Palmetto Pathway is a one‑year residential program offered through Palmetto College that allows students to live and learn on the University of South Carolina Columbia campus while completing their first year of college coursework. As Palmetto Pathway students, participants take USC classes, have access to campus resources, and receive additional academic advising and support from Palmetto College faculty and staff. Upon successfully completing the program’s requirements, students may be eligible to transition to USC Columbia for their sophomore year.

Interested in learning more about Palmetto Pathway?

Visit our Palmetto Pathway website to learn more about this unique first‑year experience, including academics, housing, tuition and fees, student support services, and the transfer process to USC Columbia. You’ll find helpful resources to guide you through next steps and see how Palmetto Pathway can help you begin your college journey at the University of South Carolina.