Founded in 1801, then-South Carolina College flourished pre-Civil War, overcame postwar struggles, was rechartered in 1906 as a university and transformed itself as a national institution in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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They are the only university in South Carolina and one of just 62 nationwide designated a center of very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation.
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University Housing is committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities that are sustainable, safe, clean and well-maintained homes in order to enhance student learning beyond the classroom. Qualified and caring University Housing staff, in collaboration with students, will create quality student interactions that will inspire students to discover more about themselves and others, while reflecting on how to become inclusive and exemplary leaders, life-long learners and productive members of their community.
Home to the oldest freestanding college library in the U.S., our university libraries build on that tradition with special collections ranging from early medieval manuscripts to modern literature and politics.
The university maintains more than 400,000 square feet of space where students can learn, play, workout or get fit in group classes.
The undergraduate international business program at this university is renown and known for being ranked #1 in the country. It does hold up to its reputation as all of the professors are top-notch and professional. The classes are not too big so you really get that personal attention you need to succeed.
UofSC is an amazing school. The professors are awesome and the campus is charming.
The first semester was okay, I transferred halfway through to Midlands Technical College