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SC.edu Study Colleges and Schools South Carolina Honors College Honors College Study Experience Visit Apply Support Our Alumni About the Honors College My Honors College At the South Carolina Honors College, you can choose from hundreds of engaging courses designed specifically for you, live with high-achieving classmates, and experience learning that takes you far beyond the classroom. The Best of Both Worlds When you combine the resources of a top-tier research university and the feel of a small liberal arts college, you get the top-ranked public honors college in the United States. You get the best of both worlds, the South Carolina Honors College. Choose What You Want to Study Your academic experience at the Honors College will inspire you. You’ll carry what you learn here throughout the rest of your life and career. As you explore your interests, you’ll also have access to some of the coolest courses on campus. With nearly 600 honors courses offered each year, you and your dedicated honors advisor can find perfect courses that fit your major and your interests. And speaking of majors, if you can’t find one that fits your unique educational goals, you have a unique option available only to Honors College students — the Baccalaureus Artium et Scientiae [BARSC] degree, which allows you to design your own major . Experience Life at the Honors College Once you’re here, you’ll have access to special campus housing for honors students as well as all the amenities the University of South Carolina has to offer. No doubt you are accustomed to challenging course work and strong academics, but there’s a great big world beyond the classroom and Honors College students are encouraged, make that required, to apply what they learn through research projects , study abroad , service learning and internships . As you navigate that big world, you’ll also be part of a supportive community, including other honors students and a devoted team of faculty and staff. Become Part of an Active Alumni Network Our alumni live and work all over the world, and we make every effort to keep you in touch with each other. From alumni awards to regional events, getting together with this accomplished group can open doors for you. Schedule a Visit We have information sessions for prospective students on a weekly basis. Staff and students share their experiences, discuss the academic offerings provided by the college, review the application process and requirements and answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you! We also encourage applicants to learn more about Honors life through our prospective student page ! News Honors College alumna teaches about the beauty of wine Honors College alumna and McNair scholar Kellie Martin teaches people the ins and outs of wine as the owner and chief sommelier of the Colorado-based SommSchool. Public health major carves path for improving Hispanic health Recent Honors graduate Emily Barros will spend the summer as a fellow in the Diversity in Addiction Training Program at the Medical University of South Carolina, focusing on tobacco use research and obtain her medical Spanish interpreter’s license. USC journalism alum wins second Pulitzer Honors alumnus Josh Dawsey received the 2024 national reporting prize for a series of articles exploring America’s...