Travis Gardner
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Choosing a major before you even step foot on campus can be daunting. If you are a prospective incoming freshman you can apply to the University of South Carolina as an "Undeclared" student. Read the important information below about being Undeclared in your first year at USC.
While you can apply to USC as 'Undeclared', there are special considerations to know about becoming an “Undeclared” student. These considerations may affect your time to graduation, tuition and fees, financial aid, and eligibility for special programs.
Students who are admitted to USC as Undeclared will be assigned an Undeclared Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences is a great place for undeclared students to explore academics at USC because it is home to over 100 majors that span the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
As an undeclared first year student with access to hundreds of classes, you’ll benefit from a strong and flexible general education curriculum called the Carolina Core that will allow you to explore potential majors within and outside the College of Arts and Sciences while maintaining a path toward graduation. According to University policy, Undeclared students must declare a major after accumulating 30 credit hours. As you approach the 30 credit hour mark, your Academic Advisor will help you determine which major at USC is the best fit for you.
To learn more about being Undeclared in the College of Arts & Sciences, contact one of the Undeclared Academic Advisors.
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