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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.

 

Academic English Spring 2024 Spring II 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Fall II 2024
Application Deadline December 1, 2023 February 6, 2024 April 15, 2024 July 10, 2024 September 16, 2024
Payment Deadline December 19, 2023 February 16, 2024 May 7, 2024 August 2, 2024 September 21, 2024
Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date January 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 May 14, 2024 August 13, 2024 October 15, 2024

 

Academic English Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024
Application Deadline December 1, 2023 April 15, 2023 July 10, 2023
Payment Deadline December 19, 2023 May 7, 2024 August 2, 2024
Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date January 2, 2024 May 21, 2024 August 13, 2024

 

Academic English Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024
Application Deadline December 1, 2023 April 15, 2024 July 10, 2023
Payment Deadline December 19, 2023 May 7, 2024 August 2, 2024
Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date January 2, 2024 May 21, 2024 August 13, 2024

 

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 2024 - $6,500
Spring 2025 - $6,500
Summer 2025 - $3,090
Academic English (2 semesters)
Fall 2024 - $6,500
Spring 2025 - $6,500
Summer 2025 - $3,090
Academic English Session II (8 weeks)
Fall 2024 - $3,250
Spring 2025 - $3,250
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 Two Semester Academic Accelerator Program

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Undergraduate
Tuition $35,034
Housing $9,350
Dining $4,400
Health Insurance $2,400 
Fees $1,980
Typical Total Cost $53,164

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 $30,260
Housing $9,350
Health Insurance $2,400
Fees $3,990
Typical Total Cost $46,000

 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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