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International Accelerator Program

Important Dates and Costs

Whether you’re applying to University of South Carolina or preparing for orientation, make sure you know the following important dates and costs.  

Shorelight Signature Student Experience services - including application assistance, visa help, student services, academic support, campus transition, and career services - are included in your IAP program cost. Opt-in programs and services may cost extra. Fees for tuition, housing, dining, and additional services will vary by school, degree program, housing location and amenities, selected meal plan, and similar preferences.

Important Dates

All dates are subject to change.

  Spring Session I 2026 Spring Session II 2026 Summer 2026
Application Deadline December 5, 2025 February 6, 2026 April 10, 2026
Payment Deadline December 23, 2025 February 24, 2026 May 4, 2026
Move-In January 6, 2026 March 10, 2026 May 12, 2026
Class Begins January 12, 2026 March 16, 2026 May 18, 2026
  Spring 2026 Summer 2026
Application Deadline December 5, 2025 April 5, 2026
Payment Deadline December 23, 2025 May 12, 2026
Move-In January 6, 2026 May 26, 2026
Class Begins January 12, 2026 June 1, 2026
  Spring 2026 Summer 2026
Application Deadline December 5, 2025 April 5, 2026
Payment Deadline December 23, 2025 May 12, 2026
Move-In January 6, 2026 May 26, 2026
Class Begins January 12, 2026 June 1, 2026


Typical Costs

Average costs outlined below are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, housing location, and preferences.  

English Programs 

Program Cost Per Semester
Academic English (1 semester)
Fall 2025 - $7,600
Spring 2026 - $7,600
Summer 2026- $3,900
Academic English Session II (8 weeks)
Fall 2025 - $3,900
Spring 2026 - $3,900
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 Two Semester Academic Accelerator Program

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Undergraduate
Tuition $37,292
Housing $10,346
Dining $2,720
Health Insurance $2,500
Fees $1,980
Typical Total Cost $54,838

Note: Fees include technology fees, international student fees, lab fees, advising and tutoring, English instruction, airport pickup, orientation, cultural support and more. It does not include departmental fees that are charged in certain majors for students who have a declared major.

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Graduate
Tuition $29,960
Housing $10,346
Health Insurance $2,500
Fees $3,990
Typical Total Cost $46,796

Note: Sport & Entertainment Management, International Hospitality Management, TIEE, Exercise Science and Environmental Health Science majors all carry additional fees. Tuition and fees includes credit bearing courses, English instruction, tutoring, advising, airport pickup, cultural and academic support as well as technology, health center, international student and other university fees.


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