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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA“WHERE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY MEETS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY”
Welcome!
Overview of South Carolina Founded in 1801 Offers over 350 degree programs through 14
degree-granting colleges and schools International Students: 4.2% student population
(1,256 out of 29,597 in 2010) Approximately 170 exchange students each year
Enrollment Profile
Undergraduate: 21,383
Graduate: 6,744
International: 1,256
Course Offerings12-16 credit hours per
semester (4-5 classes)
Can combine courses from different programs
Exchange students can enroll in any course for which they meet the pre-requisites, pending space availability
Popular subjects for exchange students
College of Arts and Sciences History, Southern Studies, English,
Political Science College of Engineering and
Computing Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical,
Civil Engineering Computer Science
Darla Moore School of Business International Business,
Management, Finance Hospitality, Retail and Tourism
Management Hotel & Restaurant Management,
Sport & Entertainment Management School of Journalism and Mass
Communications Advertising, Visual
Communications, Broadcast Journalism
Business Rankings #1 International Business
at the Undergraduate and #2 at the Graduate Level in the United States- US News and World Report
#2 “Best International Experience” among world’s top 100 business schools- Financial Times
#3 “Fastest Return on Investment” for MBA- BusinessWeek
Sample Business Courses
Majors offered include: Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, and Risk Management/Insurance
Course offerings include: MGMT 406- International Human Resources IBUS 426- Global Competitive Analysis IBUS 443- Business in Europe ECON 503- International Trade Economics MKTG 455- Marketing Communications and Strategy MGMT 472- Entrepreneurship and Small Business ACCT 402- Cost/Managerial Accounting MGMT 478- Strategic Management
Study Abroad/International Student Services
Orientation upon arrival Special Advisors for anything you
may need during your stay Weekly trips to Wal-Mart Special excursions to the beach,
mountains, etc. Information about all resources on
campus
Arrival to USC
You will arrive to the Columbia, South Carolina airport (CAE)
Free airport pick-up is provided by a local community group
You will be brought to the Study Abroad Office, where we help you get your ID card, computer log-in, etc.
Student volunteers will help introduce you to campus and take you to your residence hall
USC also offers a “Buddies Beyond Borders” program you can join
Orientation
Mandatory, 4-6 days prior to start of classes Covers topics such as:
Course changes during add/drop period Academic structure at USC and academic resources Housing regulations and living tips Meal plans Safety on campus Health resources and insurance Extracurricular activities
Includes current USC student guest speakers
Additional Student Resources
International Student Association World Night
Over 400 Student Orgs International Student
Association Academic advisors Student Government Intramural Sports Club Sports All student organizations
can be found here: http://www.sc.edu/sos/organizations.php
Housing Exchange students are
required to live on-campus and are guaranteed placements
Students will live in halls that remain open during breaks and that have kitchen facilities.
Rooms could be single or shared
Typical halls are Maxcy, the Quads, Horseshoe apartments, and Bates West
Rates and more info at housing.sc.edu
Meals
Students may purchase a meal plan with 7-21 meals/week
Students may also prepare their own meals in the residence halls
There are numerous restaurants and eating facilities on campus
Exchange Application Requirements
Non-Degree Seeking Application
English-proficiency scores
Official Transcript Financial
Certification ($7600/semester)
Immigration Document
Application materials will be provided to you via your local exchange coordinator
You will submit materials directly to the USC Study Abroad Office
Additional Requirements Upon Acceptance
Students will be required to submit immunization records
Students are required to have health insurance. They must either enroll in USC’s policy or provide proof of comparable coverage.
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Sarah Langston