University of South Carolina Upstate

University of South Carolina Upstate Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of South Carolina Upstate has the African-American Association. In fact, more students participate in the African-American Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of South Carolina Upstate include Campus Activity Board, Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association and Impact.

The University of South Carolina Upstate community comes together each year for Premier Fall Kick-Off, Technology Fair and Angel Tree Program.

Does University of South Carolina Upstate Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of South Carolina Upstate.

University of South Carolina Upstate offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of South Carolina Upstate students live off campus. In 2023, 21% of undergrads at University of South Carolina Upstate lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 79% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of South Carolina Upstate. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of South Carolina Upstate offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

At University of South Carolina Upstate there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of South Carolina Upstate:

Is University of South Carolina Upstate Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of South Carolina Upstate is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of South Carolina Upstate campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of South Carolina Upstate offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, University of South Carolina Upstate has campus security cameras.

Plan a Visit to University of South Carolina Upstate

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