Upstate Direct Connect: Transfer from
SCC to University of South Carolina Upstate
Upstate Direct Connect is an exclusive opportunity for two-year colleges partnering with the University of South Carolina Upstate. Any student who graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or selected Associate in Applied Science degree from SCC is guaranteed admission to the University of South Carolina Upstate.
Eligible Upstate Direct Connect Programs at SCC• Associate in Arts
• Associate in Arts with Business Electives
• Associate in Arts with Digital Design Electives
• Associate in Arts with Early Childhood Electives
• Associate in Arts with Elementary Education Electives
• Associate in Arts with Middle Grades Electives
• Associate in Arts with Secondary Electives
• Associate in Arts with Special Needs Electives
• Associate in Science
• Associate in Science with Middle Grades Electives
• Associate in Science with Secondary Electives
• Associate in Science with Pre-Engineering
• Associate in Applied Science – Electronics
Engineering Technology
• Associate in Applied Science – Nursing
How Do I Get Started?You can indicate your desire to join Upstate Direct Connect at any time during your two-year college career by contacting either the SCC Admissions Center (Student Services Building, office 118; email
admissions@sccsc.edu) or SCC Academic Advising Center (East Building, office E-1; email
advising@sccsc.edu) to request the
Upstate Direct Connect Application/Agreement. If you are a new two-year college student:
- Submit an application for admission to SCC and request the Upstate Direct Connect Application/Agreement.
- Complete SCC admissions requirements for acceptance into one of the eligible Upstate Direct Connect programs.
- Complete the Upstate Direct Connect Application/Agreement and submit the form to USC Upstate.
- Meet with your SCC academic advisor to register for classes.
- Meet with your SCC academic advisor at regular intervals to maintain an appropriate academic plan. When you have completed:
- 30 hours: meet with your SCC and USC Upstate advisors.
- 45 hours: meet with your SCC and USC Upstate faculty advisors and confirm status with USC Upstate.
- Submit an electronic application for admission to USC Upstate during the term in which you will complete 45 hours at SCC
- Apply for graduation from SCC by the published deadline in the term you will complete your requirements.
- Verify your acceptance to USC Upstate.
There are many reasons to join as soon as you decide a bachelor’s degree is your goal. As a member of Upstate Direct Connect, you will have:
• Guaranteed entrance to USC Upstate
Students graduating with AA, AS or select AAS degrees are guaranteed admission to
USC Upstate.
• Accelerated admissions to USC Upstate Provides smooth transition through the USC Upstate process including orientation, transcripts, advising, and financial aid.
• Enhanced academic advising Students receive comprehensive on-site advising from both SCC and USC Upstate advisors.
• Priority registration at USC Upstate You will be able to register for classes before many other new students.
• Concurrent admission You may select USC Upstate courses after completing 45 semester hours of credit at SCC.
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