Clubs and Organizations

There’s something for everyone at USC Lancaster. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’ll help you get it started.

Chemistry Club

We are open to all students who are interested in science and have taken one or more chemistry classes at USC Lancaster.

Faculty Sponsors: burkefm@mailbox.sc.edu and obijohns@mailbox.sc.edu

Our purpose is to provide mentoring, academic support and higher educational opportunities for young females enrolled at the University of South Carolina Lancaster through the D.E.F.I.N.E. program. The ultimate goal is to enhance academic achievement, improve retention, and promote sisterhood of all women who are working towards a higher education.

Advisor: cdallen@mailbox.sc.edu

Disability Support Group

To encourage and support all student with disabilities and special needs in order to ensure the success of their college career.

Food Pantry

If you are struggling to get by and have little money for food, please feel free to stop by the pantry to receive needed food items.

Faculty Advisor: scruise@mailbox.sc.edu

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA-PBL prepares students for “real world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization

Faculty Advisor:mwsherri@mailbox.sc.edu

Gaming Lancers

Created to unite students through games, fun, and socialization.

Faculty Advisor: shih4life@yahoo.com

Kappa Pi Delta: Criminal Justice Student Organization

We advance scholarship in criminal justice and allied professions.

Faculty Advisor: protz@mailbox.sc.edu

Lancaster Players

USC Lancaster's theater group.

Faculty Advisor: berrymbl@mailbox.sc.edu

Lancers Against Student Trafficking (LAST)

The purpose of this organization is to educate students about the dangers of trafficking by media, lecture, and event platforms. Members of LAST will also support law enforcement through events and community service. We want to create a LASTing effect within our community.

Faculty Advisors: rutledj@mailbox.sc.edu and jyarosh@mailbox.sc.edu

Lancer Ambassadors

A Lancer Ambassador is a student chosen to represent USC Lancaster to prospective students and families during the admissions process. Lancer Ambassadors work 30 hours each semester in the Office of Admissions and at recruitment events. Upon successful completion of the program (Fall and Spring semesters) Ambassadors will receive a letter of recommendation, certificate of achievement, and be inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Advisor: ruffb@email.sc.edu

Literature Club

Open to all USCL students, the Literature Club aims to foster a deeper appreciation for written art by reading and discussing selected novels.

Faculty Advisor: penuel@sc.edu

Omega Scholars

Open to all USCL male students, we provide mentoring, academic support and higher educational opportunities.

Meetings: Every other Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m.

Advisor: mwilliam@mailbox.sc.edu

Outdoor Recreation Club

We meet up to enjoy nature.

Faculty Advisor: pangburn@mailbox.sc.edu

Peer Advisors at Lancaster (PAL)

Our group participates in activities like registration and orientation to help others succeed on campus.

Faculty Advisor: rwaiters@mailbox.sc.edu

PRISM Club

A supportive organization for the LGBTQIA+ communities at USC Lancaster and the surrounding community.

Faculty Advisors: rfreeman@mailbox.sc.edu and chpriest@sc.edu

Psychology Club & Psi Beta

We help you become familiar with careers in the psychology field and help you find work opportunities on and off campus.

Faculty Advisor: akhollan@mailbox.sc.edu

Research Club

Designed to increase the overall student understanding and contribution to undergraduate research at USCL and the Graduation with Leadership Distinction program, specifically in the research pathway.

Rotoract Club

To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote understanding and goodwill toward all people.

Faculty Advisor: ptpartker@mailbox.sc.edu

Spanish Club

Join us in the celebration of all things Hispanic and Latin American Culture!

Faculty Advisors: LawrenDE@mailbox.sc.edu and wolochts@mailbox.sc.edu

Student Government Association (SGA)

We provide programs and functions throughout the year and administrator budgets for student activities.

Faculty Advisor: rwaiters@mailbox.sc.edu

Student Nurses Association

he purpose of the Student Nurses Association is to aid in the preparation of student nurses for the assumption of professional responsibilities, to encourage participation in programs, lectures, and workshops that will increase nursing knowledge base, encourage nursing students in their studies, and to engage in community service.

Faculty Advisor:catledge@email.sc.edu

The National Society of Leadership and Success

The NSLS is the Nation’s largest honor society! The USC Palmetto College Chapter is one of 728 chapters, with over 1.4 million members nationwide.

Advisors: ruffkb@email.sc.edu, hnsims@email.sc.edu, and rwaiters@mailbox.sc.edu

Veterans Group

Open to all USCL Veterans and Military Students. Advisors are John Rutledge and
Ken Cole.