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Experience South Carolina
There's no boundary to all you can accomplish here. From campus classrooms to study abroad experiences, you’ll grow in leaps and bounds at South Carolina.
Join an unrivaled campus setting built upon more than 200 years of history and tradition.
Access leading-edge research and technology at a global leader in first-year education.
Pursue an education inspired by the next generation of leaders, thinkers and doers.
Learn nestled in the heart of Columbia, a thriving metropolis that’s just the right
size. Move from classrooms into research labs, workspaces and experiential learning
opportunities that explore what you’re learning in real time. When you’re not busy
studying, enjoy our community’s thriving outdoor scene, city life, culture, local
events and so much more.
Create your place.
Whether you choose to bunk near the Horseshoe or in an engaging living and learning community, you’ll feel at home at South Carolina in no time. Find your niche among affordable options that keep your budget in check.
Living Here
Find your community.
Every student, faculty and staff member has a unique perspective that matters. Connect with fellow members of our campus community to learn, strengthen and grow.
Diversity and Inclusion-
Clubs and Organizations
Choose from more than 500 interest-based student organizations. If you don’t find a club you like, create a new one!
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Arts and Entertainment
Love live music? Enjoy art and culture? Movie buff? Satisfy any cultural interest or curiosity on campus and around town.
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Sports and Outdoors
Catch a fitness class or an out-of-town trip into the great outdoors. Unwind in ways that feed your heart and soul.
See the world.
Immerse yourself in different cultures, their history and engaging experiences that broaden your perspective both abroad and at home. Learn globally through full semesters, Maymesters and short trips that turn the world into your classroom.
Study Abroad
Beyond the Classroom
Practicing what you’re learning is invaluable. That’s why students at South Carolina have access to a universe of meaningful learning options that expand knowledge as they cultivate professional and personal development.
