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Gamecock Gateway

Two Gamecock Gateway female students pose on the Horseshoe

Program Highlights

Gain an authentic Gamecock student experience while receiving academic support and exclusive transportation to your courses at Midlands Technical College.

Gain Valuable Access to Campus Services

Gamecock Gateway offers an exceptional host of benefits including access to key services on both campuses, including:

  • Dedicated staff support
  • USC CarolinaCard and Midlands Technical College ID card
  • University of South Carolina services, including intramural and club sports, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, campus dining, libraries, Student Success Center, Student Health Services, Counseling and Human Development Center, and more
  • USC athletic events and Student Life participation, which includes joining student organizations and attending Carolina Productions events, and requesting tickets to Gamecock football, basketball and baseball games
  • Midlands Technical College services including the Academic Success Center, Counseling Center and more

Additional Benefits Include

Academic Support

Receive program-specific tutoring offered conveniently in Bates House, participate in Fast Track and other academic support courses through Midlands Tech, and take advantage of a first-year transition course (College 105), modeled after USC's nationally recognized University 101 program.

Help Transferring Successfully

The Gamecock Gateway program is designed to help students transfer seamlessly, and become a full-time USC student their sophomore year.

Consolidated Billing

Conduct financial transactions with ease, as you benefit from one consolidated bill of required fees between both institutions (issued by Midlands Technical College).

Community Living

Become fully engaged in campus life while living among fellow Gamecock Gateway students in Bates House, a residence hall on campus at USC.

Dedicated Shuttle Service

Take advantage of a dedicated shuttle service between USC and the Midlands Tech Airport and Beltline campuses.

 

Restrictions 

There are only a few restrictions Gamecock Gateway students have on USC's campus. Gamecock Gateway participants cannot:

  • join social fraternities or sororities
  • hold office in a club or organization
  • be part of a club or organization that requires enrollment in a USC course (including ROTC)
  • participate in intercollegiate athletics

However, these opportunities will be available to you when you transfer and enroll as a full-time USC student.