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Orientation, Advisement & Registration 2010

Orientation, Advisement and Registration is the time to learn everything you need to know before beginning your first semester at USC Upstate. Meet your classmates, get acquainted with the campus, and get registered for classes! You’ll meet with an academic advisor who will help you choose the best courses for you, and Student Orientation Leaders will help you through the registration process. USC Upstate offers orientation sessions for freshman and transfer students as well as parents.

Find out more about Freshman or Transfer Orientation!

Freshmen (age 20 or younger):
All new freshman students under the age of 20 are required to attend one of the two-day programs. Dates are offered according to your intended major.  Day one of the two-day program includes a full day of information sessions for students and parents, lunch, advisement and activities. Day two includes breakfast, sessions for students and registration. All freshmen are required to stay overnight during OAR. For more information, check out the Freshman Orientation FAQ. Please contact the Admissions Office at 864-503-5246 or orientation@uscupstate.edu concerning registration for the Fall semester.

Transfers and Non-Traditional Freshmen (age 21 or older):
The Transfer Orientation, Advisement and Registration is designed specifically for students transferring to USC Upstate from other institutions and for non-traditional freshmen. You’ll meet with an academic advisor who will help you choose the best courses for you and your educational goals, then get registered for your first semester at USC Upstate. OAR is also an opportunity to learn everything you’ll need to prepare yourself for your first semester at USC Upstate, including information about campus services and organizations, financial aid and fee payment. For more information, check out the Transfer Orientation FAQ or contact the Admissions office at 864-503-5246 or orientation@uscupstate.edu for information.

Parents:
Parents, we didn't forget about you! The best way to discover where and how your son or daughter will spend the next few years of his or her life is to attend USC Upstate’s Parent Orientation, a program designed to help parents learn what to expect from the freshman year of college. For more information, check out the Orientation FAQ for Parents. If you have any questions, you can e-mail us at orientation@uscupstate.edu, and we’ll be glad to help you.

• Advisement Testing Link
• Math Placement Test 

Still have questions about Orientation? Please give us a call at (864) 503-5246 or 1-800-277-8727.

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