This document provides an overview and enrollment information for international exchange students at the University of South Carolina. It summarizes that USC was founded in 1801 and has over 29,000 students across 14 colleges, including 1,256 international students. Popular subjects for exchange students include business, engineering, and journalism. USC provides airport pickup, orientation, housing, meals, advising and other resources to support international students.

2. Welcome!

3. 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

4. Enrollment Profile
Undergraduate: 21,383
Graduate: 6,744
International: 1,256

5. Course Offerings
12-16 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

6. Popular subjects for exchange
students
 College of Arts and Sciences
 History, Southern
Studies, English, Political Science
 College of Engineering and
Computing
 Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Ci
vil 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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/or
ganizations.php

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. Keep in Touch!
 studyabroad.sc.edu
 studyabroad@sc.edu
 Friend us on Facebook:
 SouthCarolina International-Programs
 University of South Carolina Study Abroad
Sarah Langston
langston@sc.edu