Student Services

Student Services and Support

We're here to help you navigate every step of yoru education. Our goal is to be the one-stop-shop for students completing programs of study in Greenville, with support in advising, registration, financial aid, technolgy and student resources. We also coordinate with student service providers in Spartanburg to host office hours in our Greenville office. Call (864) 552-4242 for help and information.

Bookstore

Students may order their books online and have them shipped directly to their homes. Free shipping is available on all orders! Students may also purchase books from the USC Upstate Bookstore on the main campus.

Career Services

Career advising is provided by faculty in professional programs on the USC Upstate Greenville campus. Appointments can be made with career advisors on both the USC Upstate Spartanburg and Greenville campuses.

Visit Career Management for more information.

Carolina Card

Visit the Carolina Card website

USC Upstate Greenville campus students can upload their photo for the Carolina Card directly into Self-Service Carolina (SSC), the student portal for USC Upstate. To receive tips on how to take and upload your official photo, visit the Administration and Student Support Services office (Suite B1).

Center for International Studies

The Center for International Studies (CIS) encourages all students on the USC Upstate Greenville campus to consider study abroad options for semester, summer and year-long programs. In addition, students who have a global perspective are invited to join the International Club and to participate in the “Upstate Global Ambassadors” program, which provides connections with international students at USC Upstate. The Center sponsors the following events and activities on the Greenville campus:

  • An annual Study Abroad Fair to promote study abroad programs;
  • Student advisement for international programs by appointment on the Greenville campus;
  • CIS personnel to provide classroom presentations on study abroad upon request by Greenville campus faculty.

Clubs and Organizations on the Greenville Campus

See the Clubs and Organizations page for more information regarding the Student Nurses' Association (SNA) and the Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA). 

Counseling Services

Personal, career and group counseling as well as LD and ADHD testing is available at the USC Upstate Greenville campus by appointment. Contact Counseling Services at (864) 503-5195 to schedule an appointment.  

Distance Counseling is available to all currently enrolled USC Upstate students. If you are interested in obtaining Distance Counseling or for more information, please email Counseling Services at counselingservices@uscupstate.edu.

Visit Counseling Services for more information.

Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services works to ensure access for all USC Upstate students. The Greenville campus can facilitate a request to meet with staff, either here, via webcam or by telephone. Disability services staff prefer to meet face-to-face with students accessing services at least once per academic year. Materials may be sent between the Spartanburg and Greenville campuses via a courier service three days per week, or documents may be scanned and sent via email. Students may contact Greenville staff to access the courier service, for alternative testing accommodations and other accommodations as determined by Disability Services. 

Visit Disability Services for more information.

Enrollment Services

Prospective students are welcome to visit the Administration and Student Support Services Suite during the week or by appointment. The suite is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. USC Upstate Greenville students can also participate in transfer orientation and registration sessions each semester, during which new students receive informationabout student services, meet with advisors and register for classes. 

Visit Enrollment Services for more information.

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid schedules a financial aid counselor to be on the USC Upstate Greenville campus routinely. Staff on the USC Upstate Greenville campus are always willing to facilitate problem-solving for students. Call (864) 552-4242 or email finaid@uscupstate.edu to schedule time with a financial aid counselor.

Visit Financial Aid for more information.

Health Services

Health Services provides the opportunity for students to get flu shots and TB tests on the USC Upstate Greenville campus. Students can access all health services at the USC Upstate Spartanburg campus.

Visit Health Services for more information.


Information Technology Services

The ITS Helpdesk assists faculty, staff and students in accessing technology. During the semester, Help Desk assistance is available by phone Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Students, faculty and staff on the USC Upstate Greenville campus can call (864) 552-4269, email helpdesk@uscupstate.edu or visit the Information Technology Services for helpful tips and information. 

Visit Information Technology Services for more information.

Library

USC Upstate Greenville students have access to the F.W. Symmes Library and Media Center at the University Center of Greenville. The library computer stations, printers and study rooms, with access to online catalogs and databases. Students also have access to library services through the main USC Upstate website. 

Visit the Library for more information.

Parking

Parking on Campus
Parking permits are required on the Spartanburg campus and encouraged on the USC Upstate Greenville campus. Parking decals are available in the USC Upstate Greenville office. Be prepared to show your current registration, current proof of car insurance and your driver’s license. This information will be kept on file with the University Police.

Visit Parking for more information.

Spartan Pantry

The Spartan Pantry on the USC Upstate Greenville campus provides food, nutritional information and other basic necessities to USC Upstate Greenville Campus students in need. The pantry is located in the kitchen near the back parking lot entrance (behind the USC Upstate offices).

Visit Spartan Pantry for more information.

Student Government Association

SGA senators are appointed to represent the USC Upstate Greenville campus. SGA Officers meet monthly in Greenville with student senators to discuss issues and initiatives.

Visit Student Government Association for more information.

Student Activities

Activities for students include welcome back events in fall and spring, Fall Festival, Spring Fling, Exam Study Breakers, Lunch with the Chancellor, Grad Fair, Non-Traditional Student Lunch and Learns, Upstate on Main and more. Students are notified of events and how to sign up to participate in them by email. Students interested in serving on the planning committee for USC Upstate Greenville campus activities should contact Vicki Corn, Director of Student Services.

Visit Campus Life for more information.

Tuition Payments

Tuition payments are paid online through Self-Service Carolina (SSC) using a credit card or an e-check or at the Cashiers Office on the USC Upstate Spartanburg campus. 

Visit Student Account Services for more information.

Tutoring

Tutoring for some upper-division courses is available on the USC Upstate Greenville campus either using video conference technology or in person. Students interested in working with a tutor in Greenville may call Jana Gordon in the Academic Support Center at (864) 503-5070 or jgordon7@uscupstate.edu to discuss their tutoring needs.

Visit Tutoring for more information.

Virtual Student Services

Students at USC Upstate taking online or remote courses receive the same quality support services as those who take face-to-face courses. While USC Upstate’s campus is open to all students, a number of virtual student services are offered specifically so students do not need to trave for educational assistance. 

Visit Virtual Student Services for more information.

Writing Workshops

Students on the USC Upstate Greenville campus can receive assistance for developing outlines and drafts, proofreading and editing papers, preparing graduate school essays and more through the University Writing Center

Visit the University Writing Center for more information.