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Columbia, SC 29208
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Official academic regulations and curricular information.
For students and parents, the goal of the Bursar's Office is to make paying for your
education as simple as possible. We also conduct training and manage billing for university
departments and administration.
1244 Blossom Street - Suite 128
Columbia, SC 29208
803-777-4233
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We educate and empower students and alumni in their development of lifelong career
management skills, build mutually-beneficial networking relationships between job
seekers and employers and serve as a planning resource for university faculty.
803-777-7280
career@sc.edu Career Center Home CAS Coach Ken
Carolina Core Home Information about your general education requirements.
CIEL Home Information about Graduation with Leadership Distinction, My USC Experience, and
more.
Legare College 120
803-777-3272
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Use the class search to find information on any course, including specific course offering information such as part of term, restrictions, meeting times, and modality. Class Search
Contact the University Testing Center to schedule a test.
803-777-4562 CLEP Credits
CAS HOME Flinn Hall 110
803-777-2993
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Used to check if transfer courses are applicable at USC.
Select your USC campus, the country and then state the transient school is in, and
then the school you're transferring credits from. Access The Table
If a course equivalency isn't listed in the table, it may have just not been transferred in previously. Fill out this form and the Registrar will work to assign an equivalency to the course you submit. Submit Course Evaluation Request
The Office of the Dean of Students supports student access to services that facilitate
student success, personal development, degree completion and crisis management.
Patterson Hall 002G
803-576-8326
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Scheduling center for advising, tutoring, and other appointments on campus. Access Navigate
Close-Hipp 453
803-777-7557
edabroad@sc.edu Education Abroad Home
Close-Hipp Building 381
803-777-1222
advising@sc.edu Exploratory Advising Home
FERPA protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA Release Form FERPA Home
We can help you gain access to an exceptional college experience at the University
of South Carolina. In fact, 88% of our students receive some form of financial aid
support.
803-777-8134
uscfaid@sc.edu Financial Aid Home
Placement testing, placement exemption, and language override forms available here. DLLC Home Language Placement Testing Placement Exemption
Information about student organizations. Access Garnet Gate
USC has a GPA Calculator available within Self Service Carolina. Access Calculator
Access the outcomes of 209,000+ USC graduates who have a digital footprint (data refreshed quarterly). Access GradStats
Grade forgiveness provides you with a second chance at success. Review the policies to make sure you understand the process before you submit a grade forgiveness request. Grade Forgiveness Home
If a mental health, medical, or personal crisis prevented academic success during
a past semester or the Withdrawal Fail (WF) period of a current semester, students
may be interested in petitioning for a hardship withdrawal.
803-576-7760
withdrawal@sc.edu Learn More About Hardship Withdrawal Submit Hardship Withdrawal Petition
The home transfer equivalency table lets you see how classes taken at a specific USC campus will transfer to other campuses. Access the table
The South Carolina Honors College offers a unique opportunity for their students. Access their page to view current offerings or to apply to the Honors College. Honors college website Honors College Courses
Students may live on or off campus at USC, and we have resources available to help
students in both situations!
Patterson Hall
803-777-4283
housing@sc.edu Housing Website Off Campus Living
Students completing an Independent Study course for research or similar credit will need to complete this contract with their faculty facilitator. independent study contract pdf
For help with your technology needs! Reach out/submit a ticket if you have issues
accessing your student accounts.
Carolina Tech Zone
901 Sumter Street, Suite 119
803-777-1800 IT service desk site
Not planning to return to USC? Access this site for a withdrawal checklist and other assistance to ensure you do everything you need to! Access leaving USC site Withdrawal checklist
All students must meet the prerequisite for any MATH course that they take at UofSC. For some courses this prerequisite is met after taking the Math Assessment of Prerequisites (MAP). Math placement Home
Thrive@Carolina provides a 24/7/365 mental health support line for in-the-moment support from counselors
regardless of time of day or your location.
Call the support line at (833) 664-2854.
Additional resources include telehealth or off campus face-to-face counseling; and
a Wellness Hub that includes articles and videos related to mental health. mental health home USC Counseling & Psychiatry: 803-777-5223
24-Hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 (FREE, 24/7 and confidential)
The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ individuals): 866-488-7386
USC Police Department: 803-777-4215
At South Carolina, academics embody diverse learning engagements. Through the university's
My UofSC Experience, students can access a universe of experiential learning options
that expand knowledge and cultivate professional and personal development.
803-777-1222
SABTCM@mailbox.sc.edu Access my USC experience
The office provides support to any USC student applying for nationally competitive fellowships and serves as the home base for Top Scholars, the university's most distinguished merit award recipients. access National Fellowships and Scholar Programs
Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan. An illness keeps you out of class. A
family emergency requires you to be away from campus. You have a concern, but you’re
not sure who to tell. Maybe you have a problem you’ve tried to solve, but you’re stumped
about what to do next. The undergraduate student ombuds can help.
Russell House West Wing Suite 115
803-777-4172
saombuds@mailbox.sc.edu ombuds office
The Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising is the next step in your path towards your professional career. We assist students on the pre-med, pre-health, and pre-law tracks, as well as students going onto other graduate schools to help you prepare for that eventual application. oppa home Pre-Law pre-med pre-health
Research is all about asking questions and finding answers. The Office of Undergraduate Research connects undergraduate students in every discipline with the tools they need to pursue their own answers undergrad research home faculty project database
Take your professor out for a meal and gain a personal perspective on your course
or your major, and even what lies beyond academia.
Out-to-Lunch cards are available for pick up at the Student Success Center front desk
any time during normal business hours. out-to-lunch
If you are a former USC student wishing to return to the university after missing a major semester (either Fall or Spring), then you will need to submit the readmit application. returning students readmission application
he Office of the University Registrar maintains stewardship and integrity of student
academic records and manages effective policies and practices regarding registration,
academic progress, and graduation for the University of South Carolina.
1244 Blossom Street, Suite 106
803-777-5555
advisreg@mailbox.sc.edu registrar's office home transcripts and records
Students wanting to add a 2nd major within the College of Arts and Sciences can apply to earn a 2nd major. Students must earn 30 credits prior to applying for a 2nd major. second major application
See the activities and events upcoming for students at USC. access calendar
Every student deserves equal access to all aspects of the USC experience. Our team
coordinates efforts to ensure that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations
and serves as consultants to faculty, staff and campus partners.
Close-Hipp, Suite 102
803-777-6142
sadrc@mailbox.sc.edu SDRC home
We are a comprehensive one-stop-shop for academic support services on campus. All
of our programs and initiatives are free to students at the University of South Carolina.
803-777-1000
sassc@mailbox.sc.edu SSC home
Complete the Special Enrollment Request Form to take classes through another institution. FIND SERF HERE
Taking courses over the summer is one of the best ways to catch up or to get your degree faster. Tuition doesn't cost any more than during a regular semester. There are hundreds of summer courses available, so it's possible to be enrolled part time or full time from home (or anywhere, really)! Summer Semester Home
Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a senior about to graduate with your college
degree, or a new transfer student, your academic advisor will help you define and
achieve your academic goals at the University of South Carolina.
Close Hipp Building
1705 College St., Suite 301
803-777-1222
advising@sc.edu Academic Advising
Take accelerated online courses over your winter break to catch up, get ahead or stay on track for graduation. Winter Session Home
There may come a time during your enrollment at the University of South Carolina when you have a need to withdraw from a course, multiple courses, or from the university. Withdrawal Home