The Veterans and Military Services team can help you navigate the unique experience
of balancing student and service life. We help address questions, assist with benefit
requirements and connect you to campus resources exclusively for veterans.
A Military-Friendly University A bronze-level Military-Friendly School and the 59th Best College for Veterans , South Carolina has the academics, on-campus services and career support to help
you realize your academic and career ambitions.
Active-Duty Tuition Discount If you are an undergraduate student serving on active duty, a member of the National
Guard or a reservist, you qualify for a tuition discount.
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“The University of South Carolina’s International MBA program stood out among other
top schools due to their globally focused curriculum, language instruction and, most
notably, international marketplace immersion. After doing my research, I knew the
Moore School was the best fit for me.”
Andrew Kirkland, U.S. Army, International MBA '19
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If you've recently received deployment orders as an active-duty service member, reservist
or member of the National Guard and will miss a major semester, refer to Withdrawal of Students Called to Active Military Service (ACAF 3.05) for details about the complete withdrawal procedure. The admissions office will keep
informed of any upcoming deadlines based upon your indicated semester of return.
Readmission after Active Duty
Students who must report for active duty while enrolled in a term or semester at the
University of South Carolina are subject to established academic regulations when
returning, but will be given every consideration for readmission in the same academic
status as at the time of the withdrawal.
If an undergraduate student fully withdraws and remains absent for more than one major
full semester, the student must apply for readmission with waiver of any application
fee.
Graduate students who have been called to active military duty, or reassignment of
duty, and do not return within four terms following their withdrawal semester should
contact their academic unit regarding specific procedures for continuing their graduate
degree program.
Students seeking readmission should refer to the procedures for readmission of former
students as stated in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.
Complete the Notification of Active Duty form
Live in a Purple Heart City in a Great American Defense Community One of the state's largest military populations is found in the Midlands area. The
state's first Purple Heart City and part of a 2019 Great American Defense Community , Columbia is home to the U.S. Army’s largest training base at Fort Jackson, the South
Carolina National Guard and McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Department of Defense
contractors, military retirees and veterans, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Before each semester, you'll need to certify your enrollment to notify us of your plans to utilize veterans benefits and to adjust your semester
hours.
