Before You Arrive
Welcome to the Carolina Community! As you prepare for your first days as a South Carolina student, find important information and details that'll help you transition to this exciting new phase of life.
Attend New Student Orientation
Join us for an upcoming orientation program to begin your South Carolina academic journey. Access a range of orientation opportunities tailored to students of varying needs, including a dedicated orientation for veterans, active-duty service members or reservists, or explore other orientation programs to find the one that fits your needs.
Understand Cost, Tuition and Financial Aid
South Carolina has been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of the best values in public education. See a rough estimate of the current cost of an education, and learn more about ways you can offset the cost, including scholarships and grants.
Campus Services
Once you're on campus, here are a few common services you might need to connect with or visit.
Your CarolinaCard is your permanent university ID card plus a flexible-spending, declining balance card. All students and employees of the university are eligible for a CarolinaCard. Register for your card online, replenish cash, replace a lost card and more.
Choose from a variety of easy-to-access, on-campus restaurants that offer diverse dining options and include healthier menus and locally grown produce. Get all the details about university dining services, including restaurants, meals plans and more.
University Housing is committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities that are sustainable, safe, clean and well-maintained in order to enhance student learning beyond the classroom. Get all the details about housing, from residence halls to rates.
Whether you need to register your vehicle, review parking regulations, pay a parking ticket or find the nearest free shuttle, Parking and Transportation Services is standing by to help.
The Student Disability Resource Center coordinates efforts to ensure students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. Register with the center in advance if you're planning to request accommodations.