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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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