University staff advise in this college. All incoming freshmen students are assigned to a first-year professional staff advisor. Advisor assignments are subject to change based on cohort.

The college's Student Services team is dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic journey. This team provides academic advising, assists with course selection and degree progression, and helps students explore career and graduate school opportunities.

Any USC Columbia student interested in changing their major to Nursing Lower Division within the College of Nursing must participate in the following change of major process and meet minimum academic requirements for consideration.

Progression is competitive, based on progression GPA and interview score. Progression to upper division is limited to a set number of qualified students based on available clinical faculty and clinical placement sites. Please contact your advisor for details.

Students have access to a read-only Progression GPA calculator which they can use to calculate their own Progression GPA at any time. A tutorial is available for students to determine how to calculate their Progression GPA with nuances, such as transfer credit or grade forgiveness. 

Our Pre-Nursing (Lower Division) advisors also calculate each student’s Progression GPA during advisement meetings for classes each semester. 

• If a student retakes a course using the University Grade Forgiveness Policy, then the new grade earned will be used in the Progression GPA calculation for admission to upper division; and the original below-C grade will not be applied to this calculation.
• A grade of W is not factored into the Progression GPA as there are not quality points associated with a W. 

Review the university policies to make sure you understand the process before you submit a grade forgiveness request.

• Undergraduates who earn grades of D+, D, F, FN, or WF are eligible to submit a grade forgiveness request. 
• Grade forgiveness attempts must be used prudently due to limits on this option set by the University Registrar. Students should talk to their academic advisor before submitting a grade forgiveness request. Only two classes may be forgiven, and decisions cannot be revoked. 

• BSN student anticipated start‐up and semester out-of-pocket costs.
• MEPN student anticipated start-up and semester out-of-pocket costs.
• Graduate student anticipated start-up and semester out-of-pocket costs.

Room reservation process using Skedda at the Clinical Education Building (CEB).

The College of Nursing  works with undergraduate students  to pursue their own answers and make an impact in nursing research. Complete our mentor match form so we can help identify potential faculty mentors for your research experience.

Check out the Magellan Scholar program.  The program is designed to:

• Fund student research projects
• Projects are worked on with a faculty mentor
• Provides up to $3000 for salary, materials, and/or travel

The Education Abroad website contains all the information about opportunities for students to study abroad.

Students pursuing GLD must have extensive beyond the classroom experiences in a community service, global learning, professional and civic engagement, or research pathway. They must also have taken part in enhancement activities (lectures, workshops, events) and have taken approved courses relating to their GLD pathway.  Students earning GLD also complete a public presentation (Discovery Day) and produce an E-Portfolio demonstrating their learning in their pathway.  The first step in pursuing Graduation with Leadership Distinction is completing the GLD Orientation.

All student organizations are available on the Student Organization website, a division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.  The sponsored nursing organizations are:

• Student Nurses Association (SNA):open for membership to any undergraduate nursing student
• Chi Eta Phi: a service organization open to registered nurses and nursing students
• American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMA): open for membership to any undergraduate nursing student; organization advocates for men in the nursing profession as well as nursing students' participation in pre-professional organizations
• Sigma Theta Tau, International - Alpha Xi Chapter: membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing is offered to second semester junior undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in the nursing program, leadership in community service and a potential for scholarly excellence

You can plan ahead for University Commencement. Details are updated regularly. The College of Nursing Convocation ceremony information will be distributed by the Office of Academic Affairs.

The USC Career Center houses all information regarding internships and externships at the University.

The USC Student Portal contains a wealth of information about navigating the University system.  

• Student Success Center: A comprehensive one-stop-shop for academic support services on campus. All programs and initiatives are free to undergraduate students at USC.
• Counseling Services: Maintaining your mental health during this vital time of your life is of the utmost importance in sustaining your academic performance and successes here at the University of South Carolina.
• Campus Wellness: Your physical and mental health has a strong influence on your academic success! The mission of Campus Wellness is to encourage and support healthy lifestyles for all members of the USC community.
• Leadership Development: We believe everyone has the potential to be a leader. The Leadership and Service Center provides programs and tools to help you unlock your leadership potential!