Apply to be residential and day counselors



Pre-University Programs in the Office of Continuing Education and Conferences is accepting applications for day and residential counselors for summer programs for high school and middle-school students. Counselor positions are open to USC Columbia students who are rising sophomores and above with a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Day and residential counselors will serve as university ambassadors and mentors to middle and high school students participating in academic pre-university summer programs, including the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, SAT/ACT Summer Institutes and Summer Program Research Interns from the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.

  • These positions are a great resume builder and an opportunity to gain experience working with youth.
  • These are full-time positions during the summer (May 30-July 23). 
  • Day counselors will make $310 a week; and residential counselors will make $400 a week.

Complete your online application by Feb. 18. For questions, email Pre-University Programs or call 803-777-9444. For more information, visit the Pre-University Programs website


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