Graduate Student Experience
Life as a graduate student at the University of South Carolina allows you to become more: more involved, more engaged, more enlightened. Explore all that a vibrant campus in the heart of a Southern capital city has to offer.

Living in Columbia
Columbia, the state capital, is home to our USC community. Nearby housing makes living and learning convenient for individuals and families alike, and the city offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to explore its “famously hot” charm.
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Health and Well-being
Find the resources you need to take care of your physical and mental health as you pursue advanced graduate studies.
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Family-Friendly Services
Graduate students with families are welcome at South Carolina and there are services on campus and in the community to help.
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International Student Life
Join a vibrant global community at USC, where 15% of our graduate students come from around the world.