UofSC Exchange Factsheet 2022-2023
Address (for mail and courier)

University Website

Education Abroad Office1705 College Street
Close-Hipp Building, Suite 453
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
U.S.A.
http://www.sc.edu/Ashlan Andrews
Contact information for exchange
activities, including phone number, fax scexchange@sc.edu
and emailIf unavailable, please contact:
Education Abroad OfficeTel: +1 (803) 777-7557
edabroad@sc.edu

In the event of an after-hours emergency, please call UofSC Campus Police at
803-777-4215. This number is monitored 24/7 and Campus Police will be incommunication with Education Abroad Office staff.

Academic calendar with holiday dates(Semesters or terms)

Fall Semester: August 18, 2022 – December 2, 2022
Spring Semester: January 9, 2023 – April 24, 2023
For detailed dates please visit UofSC Academic Calendar.

Exam dates

Fall Semester: December 5 – December 12, 2022
Spring Semester: April 26 – May 3, 2023

Deadlines for the nomination of
exchange students for each term

March 15 – Fall Semester or Academic Year
September 15 – Spring Semester*Link to nominations page will be sent via email.

Deadlines for receipt of applicationforms

April 15 – Fall Semester or Academic Year
October 15 – Spring Semester

English proficiency requirements

General/University-wide exchanges:*varies on the exchange agreement. If
you need confirmation, please email
scexchange@sc.edu

Initial application forms needed*This includes the Mobility online application and the UofSC Admissions
application-TOEFL 550 paper-based exam,
77 internet-based exams
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115

Darla Moore School of Business (DMSB)
specific exchanges:-TOEFL 600 paper-based exam,
100 internet-based exam
IELTS 7.0
Duolingo 115

1) Special Application for Non-Degree Students (online application, link will besent to students each term)2) Application for Immigration Document

Documents 3-8 should be uploaded to the student’s Mobility Account. Students
will be given complete instructions following nomination.
3) English-proficiency official scores, mentioned above.
**use code 5818 for UofSC and send an unofficial copy to our office
IELTS 6.5
Be advised that accepted scores may vary depending on exchangeagreements4) Photocopy of official transcripts
5) Immunization Form
6) Certification of Financial Support Form: estimates for I-20 issuance only perfederal regulation. (This is not a bill.)
Exchange students must certify for living expenses (housing, food, books,health insurance, miscellaneous)a. $10,223 US per semester (4 months)*b. $22,230 US per academic year (9 months)**estimates are subject to change7) Photocopy of passport (high resolution scan please)8) UofSC Learning Agreement, uploaded to Mobility (includes suggested list ofcourses for enrollment)

Expected Costs

Medical Insurance*Insurance costs are based uponacademic year 2021-2022 and are
subject to change

1) I-901 SEVIS Fee submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:$350 for F-1 students. Pay here.
2) Required student insurance: see “Medical Insurance” line item below.
3) On-campus housing: The cost of housing varies with each residence hall andranges from $3,000 to $5,000, per semester. Please view this webpage for alist of residence hall rates and any fees associated with on-campus housing.
4) Other Enrollment and University Fees:• $200/semester Exchange Student Fee• $200/semeter required University Technology Fee• $100 early move in fee (exchange students need to arrive early
to complete orientation and arrival steps necessary forincoming international students).
• Other fees may be assessed based on classes, credit hours,and/or living arrangements. Please see list of campus fees on
the Bursar’s website.
• Exchange students do not pay the international admission fee,or the housing application fee. Both of these fees are waived
for exchange students.

UofSC students are required to enroll in health insurance. The university plan andbenefits can be viewed here. The cost for the 2021-2022 academic year of
insurance through UofSC was $1,097 for the fall semester and $1,494 for thespring semester. For UofSC’s health insurance requirements please read morehere.
The insurance costs for 2022-2023 have not been updated yet, but they will besimilar to the costs for 2021-2022.

Application forms and information
sent AFTER acceptance(emailed to the student by Exchange
Coordinator)

1) Information to set-up UofSC email and Student Health Services accounts2) Online Housing Application
3) Citizenship Verification Hold and Advising Hold information
4) Arrival Date Information Form5) Request for airport pick-up (optional)

Courses of study which are open to
exchange students*Courses available during the fall semester(August-December) will be posted in midMarch. Courses available during the springsemester (January-May) will be posted in
mid-November.

Type of accommodation offered*Exchange students are required tolive on-campus.

Courses are offered on a per semester
basis only.
• For a list of general course
descriptions, go to the UofSC
course bulletin.
• For a list of business course
descriptions, go to the DarlaMoore School of Business bulletin.
• For course availability by semester
please visit the master schedule ofclasses.

Prohibited areas of study include:- Law- Medicine- Pharmacy- Honors- Palmetto College- Ft. Jackson- Capstone Scholars- PMBA or Graduate level coursework- More restricted sections on thisdocument, under #4.

All exchange students are placed in residence halls that remain open during
university breaks and that have kitchen facilities. These options can vary basedon availability. Exchange students can be placed anywhere on-campus andusually live in the Quads, Carolina International House at Maxcy College (Maxcy),Bates-West or any of the Horseshoe apartments. Housing is guaranteed but
preferences are not.
• For more information on housing at UofSC, please visit this Virtual
Housing Tour.
• Click here for more info on the International House at Maxcy College.

Meal plans

UofSC offers several meal plan options at a variety of on-campus dininglocations. Meal plans are not required. Students who do not wish to purchase astandard meal plan may use their CarolinaCard to purchase individual meals atCampus dining facilities. For meal plan options visit Campus Dining.

Student Card

All new students will be issued a UofSC student card, called the “Carolina Card”.
This card serves as a student ID and library card, and allows access to a variety ofon campus services such as dining, photocopying, health services, bookstore, etc.

Introductory Orientation

1 week – dates vary by term
More arrival information will be sent to students upon receipt of theirapplications.

Global Gamecocks Guide Programming The Global Gamecock Guides program was created to better support bothincoming exchange students and local UofSC Education abroad returnees.
Exchange students who participate in the program will be paired with a UofSC
student who will help guide their Education abroad experience here in South
Carolina. Guides will help introduce students to campus resources, local events,and opportunities to get involved in the community.
More information about the program, including a list of events, can be foundhere.