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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRAD SCHOOL

Information for specific audiences:

* The Graduate School will not start processing your electronic application until your application fee has been received.*

Graduate Admissions


Graduate students are admitted through a cooperative effort between the Graduate School and the University's colleges, schools, and departments. Application is made to The Graduate School online and, admission is granted by The Graduate School on the recommendation of colleges, schools, and departments.

A faculty member who serves as the graduate director in each academic department coordinates admissions decisions. Graduate assistantships, including tuition reduction, and fellowships are available, and are normally administered by individual graduate directors.

Application requirements and deadlines for applying vary; please check the appropriate college, school, or department Web site, and the Graduate Bulletin for more specific information.

Online Application Introduction
Thank you for your interest in graduate study at the University of South Carolina! This application, plus supporting documents, are the primary items upon which a decision to admit you will be based. Please submit all documents in one large envelope (your application packet). For details, click on Supporting Documents. An Application Identification Number (ID) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be assigned to you that will allow you to log back into the system and continue your application. When your application and any supplemental forms that may be necessary are complete, you may submit the application.

Attention: Arnold School of Public Health Applicants:

Changes have been made in the application procedures involving certain degree programs. Please refer to THIS LINK for more information about your application procedure.

Other important links:

Columbia, SC 29208 • 803-777-4243 • gradit@gwm.sc.edu