Benefits

BenEfits and Coverage 

With a robust State benefits package, the University of South Carolina offers you comprehensive coverage that will satisfy your personal preferences and provide for your family needs.

The University of South Carolina offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package through the state's Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) program. In addition, we offer voluntary benefits to supplement state coverage.

New Employee Benefits

The University of South Carolina provides a comprehensive benefits package that has been designed with a variety of choices so that you can determine what level of coverage best suits your needs.

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Insurance

Through state insurance coverage (PEBA) and supplemental plans, we provide a comprehensive insurance package. More ...


Retirement

We offer state retirement benefits and supplemental plans to meet all of your retirement goals. More ...


Enroll and Make Changes

Processes and timelines to enroll and make changes to your insurance and retirement coverage. More ...


Time Away From Work

Learn how sick and annual leave are accrued, and details about how other types of leave are handled. More ...


Employee Wellness Programs

Our state wellness benefits and campus wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provide free or low-cost services that support faculty and staff. More ...


Workers' Compensation

If you are injured on the job you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. More ...


Providers and Access

Contact information for benefits providers. More ...


If you have questions regarding benefits, please contact Erin Beer


Employee Perks

General

On-Campus Perks

  • $6.75 meals in the Dining Hall
  • Free on-campus parking
  • “Tree Campus USA” recipient with beautiful landscaping and parks
  • Events facilities to rent, including the CLC Ballroom and Roël Pavilion in the Susan Jacobs Arboretum

Local and Regional Perks

Campus Events and Facilities Perks

  • Discounted rates for basketball season tickets (reserved seats, parking, etc.)
  • Buy USC Columbia football and basketball season tickets directly from the University
  • Tickets to productions by the Shoestring Players sold at the student rate
  • Reduced rates for employees at the USC Upstate Campus Recreation.