USC Diversity & Inclusion Information Form

A Leader in Higher Education Diversity & Inclusion

The University of South Carolina is the only school in the SEC to receive Insight Into Diversity magazine's HEED award for the past eight years consecutively.

USC continues to provide inclusive resources and support to optimize the student experience. Share your interests and discover on-campus resources, initiatives, and support available for students of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Your journey begins here.

Tell Us What Interests You

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Connecting with a current USC student

Hearing from an admissions representative

Learning more about diversity & inclusion at USC

Visiting campus

Tell Us More About You

Student First Name*

Student Preferred Name (if different from above)

Student Last Name*

Student Email Address*

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Student Birthdate*

Student Year of High School Graduation:

Learn About USC

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Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)

Clubs and Organizations

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Student Disability Resource Center

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)

Gamecocks join together to create a learning community that is inclusive and welcoming for all student identities. The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMSA) is to provide support across multiple dimensions of diversity through services that promote social justice and student success.

OMSA CommUNITY Welcome
During Welcome Week, all incoming and current students are invited to hang out with OMSA. Learn about multicultural student organizations and programs, meet the OMSA staff, and take the first step to finding your community at the University of South Carolina.

Hip Hop Wednesdays
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gather on Greene Street once a month to socialize while the DJ spins new and old school hip hop music. Learn more about how you can get involved with OMSA, across campus and in the community.

Diversity Retreat
During this weekend-long retreat focused on diversity and leadership, participants examine the meaning of social change and develop an action plan to bring back to their community.

Programs & Initiatives

Black Male Initiative
We want our students to achieve success in all aspects of life and create meaningful relationships with others. This program exclusively serves the needs of our male students of color.

MAPP Mentors
The Multicultural Assistance Peer Program (MAPP) is designed to assist first-year multicultural students transitioning to the university by providing them with a mentor for their critical first year.

IDENTITY365
Program/event series dedicated to the cultural diversity of students year-round.

OMSA Peer Educators
The OMSA Peer Educators are students committed to educating, serving, and advocating for their fellow students and the University community in matters of inclusivity and advocacy.

Queer Connections: LGBTQ+ First Year Experience Program
Queer Connections is an event series geared toward LGBTQ+ students who are new to the University of South Carolina. In order to cultivate a supportive space, OMSA creates opportunities for connections to be made with other Queer/Trans students, faculty, and staff, while addressing the challenges of college life from their unique perspective.

OMSA Organizations
There are many groups on campus that can help you advance the causes you care about, build new relationships and improve your professional skills.

Want to learn more? Click here to explore the website for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs!

Clubs & Organizations

Discover unique opportunities at University of South Carolina! With more than 400 student organizations, USC's Garnet Gate platform makes it easy for Gamecocks to pursue their passions.

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) Organizations
There are many groups on campus that can help you advance the causes you care about, build new relationships and improve your professional skills.

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the umbrella group for our cultural-based organizations, and represents five USC organizations. MGC has seven executive officers who plan service events, set chapter standards, discuss current issues, and more. Click here to learn more about fraternity & sorority life at the University of South Carolina.

Sports
Intramural Sports
Joining a recreational sports league is a great way to get involved on campus, meet fellow students, and enjoy a favorite sport. There are no try-outs, set practice times or travel requirements.

Sport Clubs
Sport clubs are student organizations created and run by students. Either competitive or instructional in nature, our more than 60 sport clubs athletes practice, travel, and compete with other colleges & universities.

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

At the University of South Carolina, we believe diversity and inclusion are necessary to achieve academic and institutional excellence. Every student, faculty and staff member not only matters, but their unique perspectives are the core of our strength and our success.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works closely with university students, faculty and staff to create and sustain an inclusive learning, living and working environment where all members of the university’s community feel they are welcomed, valued and supported.

Click here for more information on USC's campus-wide commitment diversity & inclusion.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Every day our students launch great ideas, make new discoveries and shape the future they want. After today, your biggest decision won't be where you'll go, but how far.

Requirements
There are many ways to get to USC. Whether you're finishing high school or transferring from another college, coming from in-state or around the world, we welcome highly motivated learners. Click here to learn more about our admission requirements.

Events for Prospective Students
From exclusive tours and academic fairs, to informal Q&A sessions in your area, there are plenty of opportunities to meet an admissions expert and get your questions answered in person.

Discover Carolina
This event, specifically designed for high school juniors and sophomores, will give you the opportunity to learn more about the college search process, applying to college, paying for college, and what makes Carolina unique.

Open House
As a senior in high school, this is your special opportunity to experience our university up close and to see for yourself why students decide to call Carolina their home away from home.

On-Campus Information Sessions
Our admissions counselors provide regular information sessions to members of the public who visit for campus tours.

Admitted Student Day
Admitted students learn about their respective academic programs, mingle with current and prospective students, and tour the campus during this comprehensive on-campus event.

Summer Seniors
Summer Seniors is a four-day, residential recruitment program designed exclusively for African-American rising high school seniors from South Carolina. If selected to attend, you will experience firsthand what it's like to live on a college campus.

Student Disability Resource Center

Every student deserves equal access to all aspects of the USC experience. The Student Disability Resource Center coordinates efforts to ensure that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations, and serve as consultants to faculty, staff and campus partners.

Click here to learn more about the services and support offered through the Student Disability Resource Center.

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Visit Campus

Come see us in Columbia!

If you are able to make a trip to USC's Columbia campus, let us help you make the most of your visit. We recommend signing up for an official walking tour through our Visitor Center. If you're interested, we will work around your schedule to find a time that works for you to also meet with an admissions officer and a current student at Carolina.

Are you interested in signing up for an official campus walking tour?

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I have already registered for a campus tour

No, thanks; I am only interested in meeting with admissions and/or a current student

Other

Other: Please describe the nature of your request

Tours are available Monday through Friday. You must register in advance to be guaranteed a spot on a walking tour.

Click here to schedule an official walking tour of campus.

Are you also interested in meeting with an admissions representative and/or a current student?

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No

I would like to request*:
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Meeting with an admissions officer

Meeting with a member of the Multicultural Outreach Student Team (MOST)

Campus Visit Details

Which date is your scheduled campus tour?

What time is your campus tour?

Other: What time is your campus tour?

When is the best time for you to meet?

Morning (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

Midday (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Afternoon (2-5 p.m.)

Visit Request Details

To best serve you, please give us at least two weeks' advance notice of your intended visit. We will do our best to accommodate your request and personalize your experience. Thank you in advance!

Which date(s) you are considering for a visit?
NOTE: The university is open Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

When is the best time for you to meet?

Morning (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

Midday (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Afternoon (2-5 p.m.)

Request Details

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Email from a current USC student

Phone call from a current USC student

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Email from an admissions officer

Phone call from an admissions officer

Which phone number should we use?*

Cell phone

Home phone

Student cell phone number*

Student home phone number*

Please select the day(s) that are best for a current USC student to call you.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Please select the times (Eastern Time) each day that are best for current student to call you. Generally, students are available Monday through Thursday between 5 and 9 p.m. If you are unavailable during that time frame, we recommend connecting with us via email.

Please select the day(s) that are best for an admissions officer to call you.

Please select the times (Eastern Time) each day that are best for us to call you. The admissions office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are unavailable during that time frame, we recommend connecting with us via email. Check all that apply.

What time on Monday should we try to call?

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What time on Thursday should we try to call?

What time on Friday should we try to call?

Additional Request Details

Please indicate which major(s) you are interested in studying. If you have not decided on a major, please select undeclared.

Major of Interest (First Choice)

Major of Interest (Second Choice)

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Review and Submit

Thank you for your interest in USC! An admissions staff member will be in touch within 72 business hours of this form's submission. We will do our best to accommodate your request, depending on staff and student availability.

Please review your request details carefully before clicking "Submit."

Thank you for your interest in USC!

USC Diversity & Inclusion Information Form

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