University of South Carolina, Upstate (USC)

University Advancement will position USC Upstate as a leading metropolitan university by securing private support, corporate and community investment, and public advocacy to attain the essential margin of quality necessary to close the gap between reality and its mission.

The history of the University of South Carolina Upstate is a chronicle of remarkable development. When Spartanburg General Hospital announced it was phasing out its diploma program for registered nurses in 1967, a citizens' committee requested that Spartanburg be included in the University of South Carolina system to avert a serious healthcare problem.

The Spartanburg Regional Campus, as it was first known, opened its doors in the fall of 1967 to 177 students on the first floor of the Spartanburg General Hospital nursing residence. Enrollment continued to increase, which resulted in the school becoming a four-year university in 1975. In 1994, the University began offering graduate degrees. Today's thriving campus boasts 328 acres and an enrollment of 5,000 students.

The University South Carolina Upstate is committed to academic excellence in all its programs. This commitment is guaranteed whether your major is in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, the Mary Black School of Nursing, or the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics. We pledge to work closely with you throughout your intellectual journey.

Opportunities abound for students to get involved in campus activities at USC Upstate!

Living on campus or participating in a student organization or event helps instill a sense of community, develop leadership skills, increase appreciation of diversity, and develop character. These core qualities will help you succeed in your professional and personal lives.

You can participate in Greek organizations, academic clubs, leadership programs, intramural sports, community service projects, multicultural events and more! The opportunities for campus participation are endless, and you can contact us anytime with questions.

Get involved to make your USC Upstate experience even more memorable!

Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, USC Upstate is located conveniently along the thriving economic I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte and just a few hours drive from the beaches and mountains.

With nearly 5,000 students at USC Upstate, the campus is a constant whirlwind of activity. There is always something to do. Should you decide to venture off campus, the Spartanburg community is filled with Southern hospitality and historical and cultural heritage. There are also 10,000 college students in town as six colleges are located in this area.

We encourage you to get to know the USC Upstate campus, the Spartanburg community and the Upstate area!

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