Newly Accepted Students

This page is for degree-seeking students who have been accepted to the University of South Carolina Sumter.

Please carefully read your acceptance letter to see if you must submit any additional documentation or pay an application fee. 

You will NOT be able to register for classes until all requested documentation is obtained and your application fee is paid.

Below are links to forms you may need to complete if mentioned in your acceptance letter:

Download Residency Form

Download Citizenship Verification Form

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 803-938-3717 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SOAR (ORIENTATION)*

Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) is a vital part of the collegiate experience at USC Sumter. This program is designed to help you with the transition to college life and is REQUIRED for all new, degree-seeking, students to USC Sumter.

Click here for more information regarding SOAR.

 ONLY register if you have been accepted via an acceptance letter.

*Information does NOT apply to Fall II and Spring II students.

 STUDENTS ACCEPTED FOR FALL II and Spring II TERMS ONLY

The following step is required to finalize your registration:

1.  Submit proof of two doses of MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) or proof of immunity with the Immunization Documentation to the Records Office before your advisement date. No other immunizations are required. If you have questions regarding your immunization documentation information, please contact the Records Office at 803-775-USCS (8727).