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Entrance Requirements

Information on entrance requirements for new freshman, graduate students, transfer students, foreign exchange students and continuing education.


Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Program of the University permits non-degree-seeking applicants to enroll for courses as special students.


Health Examination

A medical history and physical examination are required of every student. No new student will be permitted to enroll in the University until this record is completed.


International Students

The University defines an international student as a student who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.


Notice of Acceptance

A letter of acceptance, acceptance form and other materials are sent to applicants whose credentials are acceptable for admission or readmission to the University.


Readmit Students

Applicants for readmission who have received credit at another college or university during their absence from the University will be considered for admission as a transfer readmit student.


Special Students

The special student classification is designed for persons who want to take college courses but who have no interest in pursuing a degree.

Transfer Students

Requirements for transfer students to attend South Carolina State University.


Transient Students

Students classified as transient are enrolled at South Carolina State University for a specific course or courses and have credits transferred to the college or university that they attend.