South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at South Carolina State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. South Carolina State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, South Carolina State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 30% of students who start college at South Carolina State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

South Carolina State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: South Carolina State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At South Carolina State University?

South Carolina State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for South Carolina State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with South Carolina State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at South Carolina State University

When choosing a major, South Carolina State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at South Carolina State University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

South Carolina State University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina State University

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Does South Carolina State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ South Carolina State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does South Carolina State University Have An Online Program?

✅ South Carolina State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does South Carolina State University Offer AP Credit?

✅ South Carolina State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does South Carolina State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ South Carolina State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does South Carolina State University Require Internships?

❌ Students at South Carolina State University are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About South Carolina State University

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South Carolina State University Library

The main library on campus is the Miller F. Whittaker Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at South Carolina State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

South Carolina State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does South Carolina State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

South Carolina State University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at South Carolina State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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