The Graduate SchoolAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina Graduate School is the academic home to more than 6,000 students within more than 230 graduate degree programs, many of which rank among the nation’s best.
In addition to the university’s notable academic value and lively, affordable living, The Graduate School provides professional development opportunities that prepare graduates for successful careers and nurture the development of future leaders who will make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities.
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USC medical students use sea urchins to advance fertility research, study embryo development
School of Medicine Greenville researchers use sea urchins to study human fertility, giving medical students hands-on experience with techniques that could inform future IVF procedures.
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USC doctoral student develops NASA-funded nuclear rocket engine model for future space missions
Nearly 60 years after NASA tested a nuclear thermal rocket engine, doctoral student Robert Demuth has developed a high-fidelity model that could advance future deep-space exploration and train the next generation of engineers.
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Mungo Graduate Teaching Award winner: Qian Wang, chemistry and biochemistry
Qian Wang, Carolina Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, was chosen as the recipient of the 2026 Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award.
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Aaron Marterer named associate vice provost for Graduate Education
The University of South Carolina has appointed Aaron C. Marterer as associate vice provost for Graduate Education effective Sept 1.
Services for Grad Students
Access centralized opportunities and experiences that are solely for graduate students at South Carolina. Tap into fellowships, professional development, career resources, workshops and more through the Graduate Student Resources Hub.
Grad Hub
