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As the state’s flagship and most comprehensive university, we offer excellence in academics, state-of-the-art research, countless student organizations and opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through study abroad, internships and community service experiences.

But what really sets us apart is our spirit, warmth and Southern hospitality. There’s a strong connection among all our students — from freshmen through upperclassmen — faculty and the community. It’s a feeling that everyone understands once they step foot onto our campus.

From move-in day to their first job interview, we strive to nurture and grow our students to be successful. No matter what challenges they take on, they’ll always feel connected to their Gamecock family.

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ACADEMICSMajors

CAROLINA ELITETop Scholars

South Carolina Honors College

Capstone Scholars

ADMISSIONSRequired Courses Checklist

Probability of Acceptance

In-State Scholarships

Out-of-State Scholarships

Tuition and Fees

Additional Information

APPLYApplication Guidelines

Additional Resources

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ACADEMICS

Your students might have already chosen their major. Or maybe they’re still searching. Either way, our hundreds of degree options give them the opportunity to discover their passion, create their path and own their future. At South Carolina, they’ll find a major that fits their strengths and, more importantly, what they’re meant to do.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAfrican American Studies AnthropologyArt Education Art History Art Studio 3D Studies Ceramics Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography PrintmakingBiochemistry and Molecular

BiologyBiological Sciences Cardiovascular TechnologyChemistry Chinese StudiesClassicsComparative Literature Criminology and Criminal Justice Dance Economics EnglishEnvironmental Science Environmental Studies Film and Media Studies FrenchGeography Geological Sciences Geophysics GermanGlobal Studies HistoryInternational Studies Marine Science MathematicsMedia Arts Philosophy PhysicsPolitical Science Psychology, Experimental Religious StudiesRussian Sociology Spanish Statistics TheatreWomen’s and Gender Studies

DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAccounting Business Economics FinanceInternational Business Management MarketingOperations and Supply ChainReal EstateRisk Management and Insurance

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONEarly Childhood Education Elementary Education Middle Level Education Physical Education

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTINGAerospace EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer ScienceElectrical Engineering Integrated Information Technology Mechanical Engineering

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND SPORT MANAGEMENTHospitality Management Retailing with Specialization in

Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising

Sport and Entertainment Management

Tourism Management

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONSAdvertising Broadcast Journalism Information Science JournalismMass Communications Public RelationsVisual Communications

SCHOOL OF MUSICComposition Jazz Studies Music Education Band Strings VocalPerformance Brass Guitar Organ Percussion Piano Strings Voice WoodwindsTheory

COLLEGE OF NURSINGNursing

COLLEGE OF PHARMACYPharmaceutical Sciences

(BS includes two-year pre-pharmacy curriculum plus first two years of four-year Pharm.D. curriculum)

ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHExercise Science Public Health

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKSocial Work

SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGEAny major listed on this pageBaccalaureus Artium et ScientiaeBA (BS)/JD (six-year pre-law/law

degree program)BARSC MD program

(seven-year pre-med/medical degree program)

PRE-PROFESSIONALYou can study any major and still pursue a law, medical or other professional health degree. Pre-Professional Advising will help guide you in the right direction.

Note: This list is subject to change. It is intended as a guide and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of degree programs. Also available are numerous minors and cognates in a variety of disciplines. For specific information about undergraduate programs, refer to the Undergraduate Student Bulletin at bulletin.sc.edu. Revised April 2019

CHOOSE TWOYou must select two majors on your application for admission. This ensures the highest consideration for admission. Placement into your first-choice major is based on the competitiveness of your application.

Majors

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The Top Scholars program is distinguished by its highly selective, merit-based scholarships including the Stamps, Carolina, McNair, 1801 and Horseshoe Scholars awards. These five awards are the most prestigious scholarships offered to students in the freshman class. The program recognizes students across the nation who have outstanding academic talent, exemplary character, intellectual curiosity and proven leadership. In addition to substantial funding, the Top Scholars program offers specialized opportunities to ensure career, graduate and professional school preparation.

Top Scholars have access to a variety of services through the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs. Serving as the home base for scholars, this office provides thoughtful and personalized attention to encourage a close-knit community. Staff members communicate with Top Scholars weekly, sharing extracurricular opportunities, university announcements and special event invitations.

Top Scholars

CAROLINA ELITE SCHOLAR PROGRAMS

STUDENTS IN THE TOP SCHOLARS PROGRAM REPRESENT:

CITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

STATES NATIONALLY

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South Carolina Honors CollegeOur top-ranked Honors College is a “college within a college,” where professors fuel students’ imaginations. More than 600 creative, challenging and often unconventional courses require independent thinking, deep exploration and, in some cases, a sense of humor. Honors students have access to robust funding for research, study abroad, internships, service learning and senior thesis work. They can also compete for substantial universitywide funding opportunities, and the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs helps all students identify and compete for regional, national and international awards.

The Honors College also offers many innovative programs and opportunities, including the Washington Semester Program, the 3+3-year law school degree, the 3+4-year BARSC MD degree, Honors study abroad experiences and community-building activities.

HONORS COLLEGE STUDENT AWARDS:• Boren Scholarships and Fellowships• U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships• Fulbright Scholarships• Goldwater Scholarships*• Knowles Science and Math Teaching Fellowships• Madison Fellowships• Marshall Scholarships**

• National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships• NOAA Hollings Scholarships• Rhodes Scholarships• Rotary Global Grants• Truman Scholarships• Udall Scholarships

*UofSC has produced Goldwater winners each year for 26 years in a row, and all have been Honors College students.

**UofSC is the only institution in the state that has produced Marshall Scholars, and both were Honors College students.

Capstone ScholarsCapstone Scholars is a two-year, invitation-only academic enrichment program. It fosters inquiry, personal discovery and a sense of community and is built upon four basic pillars of excellence: academics, leadership, fellowship and service. As scholars, students will complete activities related to all four pillars each semester, either locally or while traveling abroad, and make lasting friendships with others who dream big, impact the community and maximize their Gamecock experience!

CAPSTONE SCHOLARS BENEFITS:• One-on-one Capstone Consultations• Travel grants• Magellan apprentice research grants• Professional development grants

• Student leadership positions• Capstone Scholars Leadership Program• Local community service projects• Completion of a personal challenge

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ADMISSIONS

Students entering the University of South Carolina in the summer or fall of 2020 are expected to complete the following minimum high school curriculum.

ENGLISH — 4 UNITS 4 units with strong reading,

writing, communicating and research

Recommended that 2 of the 4 units are literature based, including American, British and World literature

College prep English I, II, III and IV meet requirement

MATHEMATICS — 4 UNITS Algebra I*

Algebra II

Geometry

Fourth higher level unit selected among Algebra III, pre-calculus, calculus, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics or computer science**

LABORATORY SCIENCE — 3 UNITS 2 units from different fields: biology, chemistry, physics or earth science

1 additional unit from biology, chemistry, physics or earth science or any other laboratory science with biology, chemistry, physics and/or earth science as a prerequisite***

SOCIAL STUDIES — 3 UNITS 1 unit U.S. history

½ unit economics

½ unit government

1 unit world history or geography strongly recommended

FOREIGN LANGUAGE — 2 UNITS Both units must be same

language

*Foundations in algebra and intermediate algebra may count together as a substitute for Algebra I if a student successfully completes Algebra II.

**Computer science should involve significant programming content, not simply be keyboarding or using applications.

***Courses in general science or introductory science for which one of these four units is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement.

**** Alternative electives include college-preparatory courses in English, fine arts, foreign languages, social science, humanities, mathematics and laboratory science (for which biology, chemistry, physics or earth science is a prerequisite).

FINE ARTS — 1 UNIT Art appreciation, art history

or performance in one of the fine arts

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES — 2 UNITS 2 units of college-preparatory

course work****

Computer science with significant programming content recommended

Required Courses Checklist

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Estimated college expenses at the University of South Carolina for the 2019-2020 academic year are itemized on the chart to the left. Remember, this is the general “sticker price” of attending the university and does not take into account potential financial aid and scholarship awards. The university’s Board of Trustees sets tuition costs in July for the next academic year. Refer to sc.edu/admissions for the latest tuition figures.

A NOTE ABOUT COSTS

Tuition and Fees Estimate

STAMPS, CAROLINA AND 1801 SCHOLARS AWARDSStamps Scholars annual value: approximately

$20,000 + enrichment fund: $10,000 Four-year value: up to $90,000

Carolina Scholars annual value: $15,000 Four-year value: $60,000

1801 Scholars annual value: $10,000 Four-year value: $40,000

• The university's most prestigious awards• Honors College/Top Scholars application

supplement required; deadline: Nov. 15• Recipients averaged 1508 SAT or 34 ACT

scores, 4.88 average weighted GPA in 2019• Strong academic records and leadership qualities• Finalist must participate in Top

Scholars Weekend

PROVOST SCHOLARS AWARD*Annual value: up to $10,000Four-year value: up to $40,000

• National Merit Finalists or National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars

• Consideration begins with PSAT/NMSQT tests taken in junior year

• National Merit Finalists must list the University of South Carolina as first choice through the National Merit Corporation

• The National Hispanic Recognition Program will send the university the names of the scholars selected for that program

• This award can be combined with another admissions-issued scholarship

ALUMNI SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $8,000Four-year value: $32,000

• Recipients averaged 1500 SAT or 34 ACT scores, 4.90 average weighted GPA in 2019

• Outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, talent and service

• Honors College/Top Scholars application supplement required; deadline: Nov. 15

TRUSTEES’ ENDOWMENT SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $5,000Four-year value: $20,000

• Recipients averaged 1503 SAT or 34 ACT scores, 4.88 weighted GPA in 2019

• Candidates must demonstrate academic talent and financial need

VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $3,000Four-year value: $12,000

• Candidates must be ranked first in their class at the end of their junior year or later

DEAN’S SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $3,000Four-Year value: $12,000

• Recipients averaged 1415 SAT or 31 ACT scores, 4.56 averaged weighted GPA in 2019

• Palmetto Fellows automatically qualify for this award

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $2,000Four-year value: $8,000

• Recipients averaged 1329 SAT or 28 ACT scores, 4.21 averaged weighted GPA in 2019

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS AWARD*Annual value: $1,000Four-year value: $4,000

• Awarded to students who have been named Palmetto Fellows and score a minimum of 1450 on the SAT or 33 on the ACT

GARNET SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $500Four-year value: $2,000

• Recipients averaged 1254 SAT or 26 ACT, 3.95 averaged weighted GPA in 2019

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STEM SUPPLEMENT*Annual value: $3,300 freshman year only

• For students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields

• Freshman-year-only award to Palmetto Fellows enrolled in STEM-eligible majors

COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $500Four-year value: $2,000

• The university partners with RaiseMe to offer this scholarship. Students attending a South Carolina high school listed in the Collegiate Scholars Award description at sc.edu/financialaid/scholarships can begin earning money for college in ninth grade. Visit raise.me/join/south-carolina to learn more and set up your account.

GAMECOCK GUARANTEEFinancial assistance to South Carolina residents who are first-generation college students from low-income families

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR S.C. RESIDENTSThe state of South Carolina offers lottery-funded scholarships that can be added to any university scholarship, making your education even more affordable. For more information about Palmetto Fellows, LIFE and HOPE scholarships, visit sc.edu/admissions and select “Tuition & Scholarships.”

*May be combined with any other general university award

All SAT scores listed in this booklet refer to Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) + Math scores only. All ACT scores refer to the composite score only. All GPA averages refer to your weighted core high school GPA. This is calculated using the 19 core academic courses on your transcript that are required by the university.

Beginning in 2019-2020, South Carolina residents will be evaluated for admission and scholarships using the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale weighted GPA listed on the high school transcript.

Applicants of each class compete among themselves for available awards, so averages shift from year to year. Actual award criteria are set annually based on the size and strength of the applicant pool and the availability of scholarship funding.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS

TUITION, TECHNOLOGYHOUSINGMEALSBOOKS, SUPPLIES

TOTAL

S.C. RESIDENT$12,738

$8,218$3,966$1,085

$26,007

NONRESIDENT$33,627

$8,218$3,966$1,085

$46,896

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SAT/ACT SCORE RANGE

1160-1250 1260-1320 1330-1410 1420-1480 1490-1600

24-26 27-28 29-31 32-33 34-36

GPA R

ANGE 2.50-2.99

3.00-3.49

3.50-3.99

4.00-4.49

4.50+

HIGHLY LIKELY LIKELY LESS LIKELY UNLIKELY

LIKELIHOOD OF AN ADMITTED FRESHMAN RECEIVING A UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

This chart is a guide and is not a guarantee of future awards. Each entering class competes with itself, which influences how many students are offered merit awards and what academic credentials are necessary to qualify for these awards. Some merit scholarships are based upon additional or alternate criteria and/or may have other eligibility requirements (e.g., citizenship). All freshman applicants who meet our early action, Honors College or regular application and credentials deadlines will be considered for university merit scholarships.

Note: This chart has nothing to do with probability of admission, which is an entirely separate process from awarding of scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS

STAMPS, MCNAIR AND HORSESHOE SCHOLARS AWARDSStamps Scholars annual value:

approximately $20,750 + tuition reduction to in-state rate

Enrichment fund: $10,000Four-year value: approximately $190,000McNair Scholars annual value: $22,000 +

tuition reduction to in-state rateEnrichment fund: $12,000Four-year value: more than $183,000Horseshoe Scholars annual value: $11,000

+ tuition reduction to in-state rateFour-year value: more than $127,000

• The university’s most prestigious awards• Honors College/Top Scholars application

supplement required; deadline: Nov. 15• Recipients averaged 1552 SAT or 34 ACT

scores, 4.89 average weighted GPA in 2019

• Strong academic records and leadership qualities

• Finalists must participate in Top Scholars Weekend

ALUMNI SCHOLARS AWARDAnnual value: $8,000 + tuition reduction

to in-state rateFour-year value: more than $112,400

• Honors College/Top Scholars application supplement required; deadline: Nov. 15

• Recipients averaged 1521 SAT or 35 ACT scores, 4.81 average weighted GPA in 2019

• Outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, talent and service

PROVOST SCHOLARS AWARD*Annual value: up to $6,000 + tuition reduction

to in-state rateFour-year value: up to $104,400

• National Merit Finalists or National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars

• Consideration begins with PSAT/NMSQT tests taken in junior year

• National Merit Finalists must list the University of South Carolina as first choice through the National Merit Corp.

• The National Hispanic Recognition Program will send South Carolina the names of the scholars selected for the program

• Provost Scholars Award can be combined with another admissions-issued scholarship

• If selected for two university-issued awards, recipients will receive only one instance of tuition reduction

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS — ELITE AWARDAnnual value: $4,000 + tuition reduction to

in-state rateFour-year value: more than $96,400

• Recipients averaged 1533 SAT or 34 ACT scores, 4.83 average weighted GPA in 2019

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS — EXCELLENCE AWARDAnnual value: $2,000 + tuition reduction to

in-state rateFour-year value: more than $88,400

• Recipients averaged 1474 SAT or 33 ACT scores, 4.66 average weighted GPA in 2019

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS — SUPERLATIVE AWARDAnnual value: $500 + tuition reduction

to in-state rateFour-year value: more than $82,400

• Recipients averaged 1412 SAT or 31 ACT scores, 4.35 average weighted GPA in 2019

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS — DISTINCTION AWARDAnnual value: $500 + tuition reductionFour-year value: more than $59,432

• Recipients averaged 1356 SAT or 30 ACT scores, 4.14 average weighted GPA in 2019

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS — MERIT AWARDAnnual value: $500 + tuition reductionFour-year value: more than $39,032

• Recipients averaged 1318 SAT or 29 ACT scores, 4.13 average weighted GPA in 2019

*May be combined with any other general university award

All SAT scores listed in this booklet refer to Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) + Math scores only. All ACT scores refer to the composite score only. All GPA averages refer to the weighted core GPA. This is calculated using the 19 core academic courses on the high school transcript required by the university.

Applicants of each class compete among themselves for available awards, so averages shift from year to year. Actual award criteria are set annually based on the size and strength of the applicant pool and the availability of scholarship funding.

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SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATIONAll freshman applicants who meet our early action, Honors College or regular application and credentials deadlines will be considered for university merit scholarships. We’ll look at their highest official SAT or ACT scores that we receive by Feb. 1. Students don’t have to fill out a separate scholarship application unless they wish to compete for the Stamps, Carolina, 1801, McNair, Horseshoe or Alumni Scholar awards. (These require completion of the Honors College/Top Scholars application.)

SCHOLARSHIP NOTIFICATIONMost university scholarships are awarded in mid-March for the freshman class entering in the fall. Students will receive notification via email to check their admissions portal. Departmental award notification varies; students should check directly with the department about the schedule. Due to the competitiveness of our awarding process and financial aid pool, the university is unable to negotiate aid or scholarships. Note: The university only sends notification to award recipients. If students are interested in their scholarship status after mid-March, they should call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

POST-FRESHMAN YEAR SCHOLARSHIPSThe university awards listed in this booklet are only offered to entering freshmen. However, departments may offer scholarships for upperclassmen. Students should check with their academic advisor about the opportunity for any awards.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AIDNearly all forms of financial aid — including grants, loans, scholarships and some student employment opportunities — start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA becomes available on Oct. 1 of every year.

FINANCIAL AID NOTIFICATIONThe university’s Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify students of any awards via their university email account. This email notification refers students to Self Service Carolina (SSC) for detailed information about their awards. Admitted students receive login information for SSC and can monitor their financial aid application status, as well as view and accept their awards, on SSC.

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPSSome academic colleges and departments at the University of South Carolina award scholarships to outstanding new freshmen. Other scholarships are available only after the freshman year. Eligibility and actual award amounts vary. Some departments award scholarships based on information provided with the application for admission, and others require additional action on the student’s part. For a complete list of departmental scholarships, corresponding criteria and application requirements, visit sc.edu/financialaid, select “Scholarships” then “Departmental Scholarships.” You’ll find a variety of scholarships listed.

NON-UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPSMany students receive scholarships and other financial aid from sources outside the university. It is their responsibility to notify both the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Bursar’s Office of any non-university scholarships. There is generally no limit to the amount of non-university scholarship awards students may receive.

ATHLETIC GRANTS-IN-AIDStudents interested in playing on a Division I NCAA team should talk to their high school coach in their junior year. These awards do not participate in the tuition reduction benefit provided to some nonresident scholarship recipients.

Additional Information Regarding Scholarships

SELF-REPORTED HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTStudents will be asked to self-report a limited portion of their academic record within the online application. They will also be required to upload a clear, legible, unofficial copy of their high school transcript with their full name and the name of their high school. We strongly encourage students to obtain a copy of their transcript before beginning the application. The official high school transcript is not a required credential. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions prefers students not send an official transcript unless we notify them that one is needed. Please note that official transcripts will be required for students who are admitted and intend to enroll at the university.

SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE ADMISSIONThe Honors College/Top Scholars application is separate and will be accessible to qualified students in their application portal checklists after submitting the general university application and paying the application fee. We strongly encourage all students to complete the general admission application by the Oct. 15 early action deadline. All Honors College application materials must be received by Nov. 15, including any new self-reported test scores. In addition, two letters of recommendation are required. Recommenders are encouraged to submit letters by Nov. 15, but the latest we will accept them is Dec. 1. Honors College decisions are sent separately from regular university admissions decisions and are released by mid-February. Honors applicants are automatically reviewed for South Carolina’s most prestigious scholarships: the Stamps, Carolina, 1801, McNair and Horseshoe Scholar Awards.

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Additional Information Regarding Standardized Tests

SELF-REPORTED TEST SCORESThe Office of Undergraduate Admissions uses self-reported standardized test scores to make initial admission and scholarship decisions. This includes admission to our scholar programs such as the South Carolina Honors College, Top Scholars and Capstone Scholars.

TEST SCORE VERIFICATIONAll admitted students who intend to enroll at South Carolina are required to submit official test scores for score verification. We must have the official scores on which students were admitted to finalize admission and enrollment. Students should use school code 5818 for the SAT and 3880 for the ACT. Official scores must be received directly from the testing agency no later than May 15. Otherwise, students’ admission and scholarships (if eligible) will be in jeopardy.

SUPERSCORINGSouth Carolina does not superscore the ACT. We consider the highest composite score from a single ACT test date. However, we do superscore the SAT and use the highest Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and highest Math score from the same or separate SAT dates, whichever is higher. We also do not superscore between official SAT and self-reported SAT scores. We will only superscore within official or self-reported scores.

MULTIPLE TEST ATTEMPTSStudents are required to report all test attempts. Undergraduate Admissions will use the test scores that give students the greatest advantage in the admissions process, which is why it is necessary to self-report all test attempts. Failure to report all scores may impact admission or scholarship decisions.

UPDATING TEST SCORES AFTER APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONApplying early works to students’ advantage since the date of application to the university can affect housing priority. Students will be able to update the self-reported score record after applying through the admissions application portal until Feb. 1. We strongly encourage doing this, as all scores are considered in our final notification and scholarship evaluation round.

TEST SCORES FOR EARLY ACTION APPLICATIONSEarly action applicants have until Nov. 15 to update their self-reported test record via the admission application portal. Self-reported scores received by this date will be considered for our December notification round.

TEST DATE DEADLINESThe December SAT and ACT are the last test dates from which a student can receive results in time to meet our February 1 credentials deadline. Credentials submitted by this date will be used to render final decisions related to admission, scholarships, Capstone and Honors.

REPORTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TEST SCORESSouth Carolina’s self-reported score policy applies to domestic freshman applicants only. Due to the highly variable nature of international educational curricula, official scores and transcripts are still required for international applicant evaluations.

98 %OF FRESHMEN RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID

IN 2018-2019IN NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDED TO STUDENTS SINCE 1994

$31MILLION

BEST VALUE IN PUBLIC COLLEGES Kiplinger’s and Forbes

OF SOUTH CAROLINA FRESHMEN RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID IN 2018-2019

99% MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS

TYPICALLY RECEIVES A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

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OCTOBER 15Early action application deadline

NOVEMBER 15Honors College/Top Scholars application deadline (decisions issued by mid-February)

DECEMBER 1Regular application deadline (decisions issued by mid-March)*

DECEMBER 9-13Early action decisions released**

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Whether you live in South Carolina and have an assigned in-state recruiter, or you live out-of-state and have an assigned regional recruiter, you also have another important contact in Admissions: Suzanne Cruea, Assistant Director for College Counselor Outreach. Suzanne manages our special events for counselors and works with the Visitor Center to make sure you get the most from your campus visit. No matter what type of visit you plan, we’re here to ensure your experience is an exceptional one.

Join the Gamecock Family

Student-led tours

Meetings with admissions staff

Academic information sessions

Personal guided driving tour

COUNSELOR VISIT OPTIONS

VISIT CAMPUSStudents are also invited to tour our campus and learn more about us from our student ambassadors.

803-777-0169 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday sc.edu/visit

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPSsc.edu/financialaid l 803-777-8134Facebook: USCFinaid

SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENCY OFFICEregistrar.sc.edu l 803-777-5555

UNIVERSITY HOUSINGhousing.sc.edu l 803-777-4283

AP/IB COURSE CREDIT CHARTsc.edu/admissions, select “Requirements,” then “For Freshmen,” then “AP/IB Credits”

COURSE CATALOG AND BULLETINsc.edu/bulletin

STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERsa.sc.edu/sdsVoice: 803-777-6142 l TDD: 803-777-6744

FEDERAL STUDENT AIDfafsa.gov l 800-433-3243

NCAA DIVISION I INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSeligibilitycenter.org

Additional ResourcesCOUNSELORS

STUDENTSStudents can keep in touch with us by completing our online form at sc.edu/admissions, then selecting “Connect With Us.” They’ll receive personalized messages and all of our latest print materials delivered to their door.

FEBRUARY 1Credentials deadline (All self-reported scores must be reported by this date for admission and scholarship consideration.)

MARCH 9-13Regular decisions released by this week

MAY 1Enrollment deposit deadline

*Your application must be complete, and all academic credentials and test scores must be received by Feb. 1.

**Possible decisions at this time are acceptance, denial or delay until March. You have until Feb. 1 to submit improved test scores. Early action decisions do not obligate you to attend South Carolina.

Application ChecklistApply via the Common Application, Coalition Application or University of South Carolina application.

$65 application fee or fee waiver for those who qualify for ACT, College Board or NACAC waivers

Unofficial high school transcript uploaded with your admissions application

SAT or ACT scores self-reported or sent to the university directly from the testing service (use “5818” for the SAT and “3880” for the ACT)

Honors College/Top Scholars application (available to qualified students who submit the application prior to Nov. 15)

Application GuidelinesStudents can start their application now. They can update it as many times as they need to and submit it when they’re ready.

Contact Suzanne at smedlin@sc.edu or (803) 777-7700 to plan your visit.

Common Application:commonapp.org

Coalition Application:mycoalition.org

University Application:sc.edu/admissions

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

UofSCAdmissions

UofSCAdmissions

UofSCAdmissions

UofSCOfficial

803-777-7700 800-868-5872 (toll free)

admissions-ugrad@sc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSLieber College 902 Sumter Street Access Columbia, SC 29208

sc.edu/admissions

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS MAJOR— U.S. News & World Report

1# “OUTSTANDING LEARNING

COMMUNITIES”— U.S. News & World Report

1#IN SPORT SCIENCES

EXERCISE SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,

AND SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT

MANAGEMENT

TOP-RANKED PUBLIC

HONORS COLLEGE

SINCE 2012

IN-STATE STUDENTS

56 %

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

44 %

FRESHMAN CLASS30,778 applied 5,848 enrolled 1200-1350 SAT (midrange) 25-30 ACT (midrange) 3.78-4.50 WCGPA (midrange)*

HONORS4,550 applied 567 enrolled 1460-1530 SAT (midrange) 32-34 ACT (midrange) 4.71 WCGPA (average)*

CAPSTONE1,346 enrolled 1340-1410 SAT (midrange) 29-31 ACT (midrange) 4.39 WCGPA (average)*

DEMOGRAPHICS53% female students 47% male students 20% minority students

17:1STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

26,733UNDERGRADUATES

300KPROUD ALUMNI WORLDWIDE

34,795TOTAL ENROLLMENT

30TOPSMALL U.S. CITY

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

324UNIQUE COMBINATIONS

OF MAJORS, MINORS AND AREAS OF STUDY

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