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University of South Carolina Upstate (Exchange Program) (Incoming Program)

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  • Locations: Spartanburg, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Abroad
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Non-USC Upstate applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2019 04/01/2019 04/10/2019 07/08/2019 07/27/2019
Year Abroad 2019-2020 05/01/2019 05/15/2019 08/15/2019 05/15/2020
Fall Semester 2019 05/01/2019 05/15/2019 08/15/2019 12/13/2019
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Credit: Yes Language Course Offered: Yes
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Private Apartment, Shared Apartment, University Residence Hall
Program Description:
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Description

 


 

Welcome to the University of South Carolina Upstate! We are delighted that you are considering to study abroad on our campus. USC Upstate is a public, comprehensive, metropolitan, and globally engaged university. In addition to our acclaimed academic programs, our campus experience is rich in cultural and global perspectives. Many of our students, faculty, and staff come from all corners of the globe.

We welcome study abroad students from universities around the world to enroll for one semester or academic year.

About USC Upstate and Our Community

  • Recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 2 public regional university in the South; 8th in ethnic diversity in the country.
  • 36 countries from 5 continents are represented at USC Upstate by international and exchange students.
  • Business programs are AACSB accredited - the highest academic quality assurance in the world. 
  • Faculty student advising and mentoring (18:1 students to professor ratio).
  • Comprehensive student support services.
  • English language instruction and support for non-native English speakers.
  • Leadership and engagement opportunities.
  • Immerse yourself in an American university campus and international community culture.
  • Live and learn firsthand authentic American way of life (not just glimpses depicted in the media).
  • Over 600 international companies operate in the Upstate of South Carolina.
  • 207 internationally owned businesses in Spartanburg County.

Admissions Criteria

  • Equivalent to a 2.0 grade point average at home university (on a 4.0 scale).
  • English language proficiency equivalent to 61 iBT TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS scores (unless native English speaker, or language of instruction at home university is English).
  • Approval from home university to study abroad at USC Upstate.
  • Transcript from home university.
  • Proof of financial support to cover cost of study abroad. For more information on cost of study, please see estimated budget.

Course Enrollment and Visa Requirements

Admitted visiting or exchange students at USC Upstate will be enrolled as short-term, non-degree seeking students on a J-1 Exchange Student visa category. Students who satisfy enrollment requirements and pre-requisites may choose from any courses available in the corresponding semester at USC Upstate. Students will need to obtain pre-approval from their home university faculty for the transferability of course credits earned at USC Upstate. Upon completion of their semester or year abroad at USC Upstate, students will receive a “Certificate of Recognition” issued by the Center for International Studies at USC Upstate. Exchange students who complete a degree program of study at USC Upstate will also participate in the graduation ceremony with all other USC Upstate students.

 

Academics

Visiting and study abroad students, may choose courses from any area of study for which they satisfy pre-requisites. Students who are seeking admission into dual degree programs will need to follow the pre-approved course list according to university articulation agreement(s).  Please visit the "Class Schedule" webpage to look-up courses (modules) offering timetable. In the list of campuses, please select USC Upstate.

Financial

Following is an estimated list of costs that visiting international students should plan for one semester of study abroad at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Students from partner universities who are accepted into the exchange program receive a tuition waiver (do not pay tuition). The following estimated costs* reflect the amounts for 2017- 2018 academic year and are subject to change as approved by the university’s board of trustees. The updated fees are published late June of each year. For an updated list of tuition and fees, please visit www.uscupstate.edu.
 
Estimated Program Costs for One Semester in 2018-2019 Academic Year
Expenditure  Estimated Cost
Tuition rate for exchange students. $0*
Tuition rate for students from partner universities abroad. $8104*
Tuition rate for all non-South Carolina resident students. $11355
Fees. $450
Health insurance. $200 - $870*
On-campus housing (double occupancy). $2270 - $3450**
Meal plan if living on-campus. $1353 - $1612*
Other (books, supplies, etc.) $750
Estimated Budget for one semester $5023 - $18487
**housing fee if coming only for one semester short-term contract

Services Offered

Dedicated Support Services

The University and the Center for International Studies strongly support international and exchange students. Examples of support services includes:

  • Pre-arrival and visa application advising.
  • Orientation program.
  • Airport pick-up (Greenville - Spartanburg Airport only).
  • Off-campus shopping trips.
  • On-campus housing placement.
  • On-campus Health Center .
  • On-campus banking.
  • University Police department.
  • Student organizations – athletic, academic, religious, special interest groups.
  • Student networking opportunities, on-campus employment and Career Services.

Optional Excursions*

  • Atlanta, Georgia (Aquarium, CNN, World of Coke)
  • Biltmore Estate; Asheville, North Carolina
  • Carowinds Amusement & Water Park; Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Greenville, South Carolina (ranked 2nd Best Downtown in the USA)
  • Historic Charleston, South Carolina
  • Spartanburg International Festival

*Varies according to student interest

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