The Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP) supports TRIO-eligible students seeking to earn degrees at the University of South Carolina. Program services include freshman orientation activities, mentoring by upper-class students, academic support services, cultural enrichment, and a curriculum of freshman-level courses taught by OSP faculty. These courses (English, history, psychology, and math) satisfy both graduation and general education requirements. OSP students also enroll in University 101, the college orientation course. The Opportunity Scholars Programs offers all of the advantages of a small college environment at a major research university.

The Opportunity Scholars Program receives significant support from the federal Student Support Services program. Since 1972, the OSP has worked to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation students enrolled at USC.

• Orientation dates for entering OSP students are June 13, 17, 23, 25, 27, and July 3,
• OSP pre-semester orientation is August 15-16.
• Fall classes will begin August 21.