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The most valuable part of my college experience was finding my home at USC Upstate, where I felt valued, heard, and loved. I am so proud to BE A SPARTAN!”

-Julia Walker ‘23

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Upstate Talent Forum

Join us October 11 for the Upstate Talent Forum – a groundbreaking, live event uniting business leaders to shape the region's workforce future.

Collaborate with education and industry to bridge talent gaps in the Upstate, driving strategic investments via The Upstate Talent Pledge. Don't miss this transformative opportunity!

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Academics

Nationally recognized and best in South Carolina, Upstate prepares globally competitive professionals with an accessible, rigorous, and career-relevant education.

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Campus Life

More than 90 student organizations and clubs, along with numerous programs and activities, make it easy to get connected at USC Upstate.

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Athletics

As a member of the Big South Conference, Spartans compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports.

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Beautiful Campus in a Thriving Community

USC Upstate’s 330-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in thriving Spartanburg County, between Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.

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Invest in Our Future

At USC Upstate, you have the option to direct your gift to more than 400 funds, including athletics, programs, and scholarships.

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Half a Billion Annual Economic Impact

With more than 30,000 alumni living and working in the region, USC Upstate is a major engine of social, economic, and talent development in South Carolina.

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