Plan Benefits
Support from the Graduation and Retention Network staff members and your academic advisors makes it easier for you to graduate in less than four years. When you create a formal accelerated plan, you have access to
- priority registration for classes
- advocates who work with your department for accommodations
- individual advising to help you stay on track
- potential financial savings
- fast track the completion of your bachelor’s and, in some cases, master’s degrees
We’ve created many three-year study plans for motivated students like you. If a plan doesn’t currently exist for your major, we may be able to work with you and your advisor to create one.*
*ASPs are not available in some majors, including DMSB and Engineering & Computing.
Early registration is a big plus! It makes it so much easier to get into the classes I want and need.
— Melinda Busman, Senior and Biological Sciences major
What to Expect with an Accelerated Study Plan
When you meet with an academic advisor about an accelerated study plan, you’ll review
your academic transcript, explore the requirements in your major map and, where possible, explore existing accelerated study plans. Your advisor will
also refer you to the staff at the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to help you understand the implications of taking year-round classes. To graduate
early, you will likely take courses during the summer and winter sessions, which can include online classes that will let you stay ahead even if you’re away
from campus. ASP students must be students in good academic standing in their major
throughout their time in the program.
Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree
It’s never too early to start preparing your accelerated study plan. If you are an undergraduate student, it’s best to kick off your plan freshman year so that you can take courses during the winter and summer sessions.
There are three ways you can learn more about accelerated study plans and start the process to formalize your plan. Choose the option that’s most comfortable for you.
1. Contact your academic advisor. For additional information, you may also reach out to the contact person listed below for your area of study.
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Art History, B.A. | Anna Swartwood House houseas@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Biological Sciences, B.S. | Amanda Zeigler apolson@biol.sc.edu |
| Cardiovascular Technology, B.S. | Lourie White whitei@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Chemistry, B.S. | Leslie Lovelace lovelacl@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Criminology & Criminal Justice, B.A. | Shamauri Jenkins jenki259@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Environmental Studies, B.A. | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Environmental Science, B.S. | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Geography, B.A. | Conor Harrison cmharris@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Geography, B.S. | Jerry Mitchell mitchell@sc.edu |
| Geological Sciences, B.S. | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Geological Sciences (with Environmental Geoscience concentration), B.S. | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Global Studies, B.A. | Alan Marsee amarsee@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Marine Science, B.S. | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Philosophy, B.A. | Jeff Turner turner@sc.edu |
| Political Science, B.A. | Kirk Randazzo randazzo@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Psychology, B.A. | Alex Reynolds cooleyam@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Psychology, B.S. | Alex Reynolds cooleyam@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Sociology, B.A. | Department of Sociology socygrad@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Sport & Entertainment Management, B.S. | Kathy Smiling smiling@hrsm.sc.edu |
2. Contact the Graduation and Retention Network team.
- Stop by our office in the Byrnes Building (Suite 209)
- Call us at 803-777-9850
- Email us at garnet@sc.edu
3. Complete the Advising Center’s interest form.
Accelerated Bachelor’s Plus Master’s Degree
Speed up your timeframe for earning your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current plans are listed below, and more will be added each semester. Email the contact listed for each degree program to learn more about the requirements and how to get started.
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Art History, B.A. + M.A. | Amanda Wangwright aswright@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Biological Sciences, B.S. + Education Minor + M.T. (3 + 1) | Christine Lotter lotter@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Media Arts, B.A. + M.A. (4+1) | Evan Meaney emeaney@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Marine Science, B.S. + M.S. (4+1) | Lori Ziolkowski ugraddir@seoe.sc.edu |
| Political Science, B.A. + Masters in Public Administration | Neal Woods neal.woods@sc.edu |
| Sociology, B.S. + M.S. (3+1) Learn More » |
Jennifer Augustine augustjm@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Master of Accountancy, B.S.B.A. + M.ACC (4) Learn More » |
Jared Jones |
| Master of Human Resources, B.S.B.A. + M.HR Learn More » |
Sally Fulkert
|
| Master of International Business, B.S. + M.IB Learn More » |
Brittain Goff |
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering, B.S. + M.S. (4+1) | Tarek Shazly shazly@cec.sc.edu |
| Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurial Engineering, B.S. + M.S. (4+.5) | Ehsan Jabbarzadeh jabbarza@cec.sc.edu |