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Congratulations Class of 2018!

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Karen Thomas

Class of 2017

“I am a non-traditional student fulfilling a lifelong nursing dream. Words cannot express the joy and pride I feel to be enrolled.”

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Raven Jefferson

Class of 2017

“I chose to attend the beautiful campus of USC Upstate to continue playing basketball, and to further my education at a place where each and every student matters."

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John Reckenbeil

Class of 1996

"Dr. Ron Romine taught me that each and every individual is unique and deemed a 'person' no matter the race, gender or creed; that an individual's fundamental core beliefs and creations are not forfeited in our common pursuit for a 'more perfect union."'

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Griffin Eubanks

Class of 2017

“Never once have I doubted that I chose the best path for myself at the greatest school around. The faithfulness and love that this school shows to its students is pushing us to a bigger and brighter future.”

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Jimm Cox

Theatre professor

"USC Upstate is a home where students are valued as individuals with hopes and dreams and aspirations, a place where they are regarded as individuals that matter and are deserving of respect."

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Anayeli Guerrero

Class of 2018

“Getting involved led me to creating bonds with several individuals from different backgrounds, who speak different languages, who are from different countries, and truly, this has been the best learning experience because that is how I have grown."

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The Performing Arts Center

On campus

With both an exciting main stage season in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center Theatre and a vigorous studio-theatre season, there is always an opportunity to perform, direct, design, stage manage, or work on a production crew.

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The George

Downtown Spartanburg

Planning to study business? Check out the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics. Affectionately known as “The George,” the 60,000-square-foot, $30 million is a major factor as an active, engaged, contributing member of the Upstate business community.

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The Hodge Center

Athletics facility

The G.B. Hodge Center offers an intimate venue to see our Division I Spartans basketball teams in action. With just more than 800 seats, everyone has a great view of the court!

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Upstate Gallery

Downtown Spartanburg

You’ll have the opportunity to work as an intern, conduct scholarly research and participate in workshops at the UPSTATE Gallery on Main in downtown Spartanburg. This facilities also houses the permanent works of arts Andy Warhol, Jerry Uelsmann and Beatrice Riese.

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Greenville

Adult learning

Complete your degree with other adult students by attending classes at USC Upstate’s Greenville campus located at the University Center of Greenville, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive. Choose from traditional lecture classes, evening courses, online options or hybrid formats.

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Susan Jacobs Arboretum

On campus

The Susan Jacobs Arboretum is a place of serene natural beauty. It features a 300-seat amphitheater, lighted walkways, foliage indigenous to the area, and located at the center of USC Upstate’s campus.

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