Welcome to the USC Union Family! Now that you have been admitted, we invite you to use this page as a new student checklist in preparation for the upcoming semester.

If you have questions or need assistance regarding the items below, please feel free to contact our Office of Admissions at 864-424-8011 or unadmissions@mailbox.sc.edu. 

Registration for orientation is located below at bullet point number five.

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New Student Checklist

Expand all1. Activate your Student Account

• Set up your account. (You will need the VIP ID from your acceptance letter to claim your account)
• Be sure to save your user name, user id, email and password. 
• Account Claiming for Admitted Students.

2. Explore your Financial Aid options

• Begin the financial aid process by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
• Be sure to add USC Union’s school code, 004927.
• Please note: Students starting in the fall semester must complete the 2025-2026 application.

3. Verify your Residency Status

• If you haven’t already done so, complete your Residency verification form and send it to unadmissions@mailbox.sc.edu.
• You can also verify your residency status in Self Service Carolina under Admissions
• If you would like to check your status, call 864-424-8011.

4. Register for Classes

• Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
• Register for classes through Self Service Carolina under the Student tab.
• Click here for course registration tutorials.

5. Register for Orientation

• Please register below for orientation. 
• Orientations will begin at 10:00am. Please park in the Main Building parking lot at 401 East Main Street. Union SC 29379.

*Required fields

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First and Last Name *

Email Address *

Cell Number *

Which 2025 orientation date will you attend? *

Please Select Friday, June 27, 10:00 Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 Thursday, July 17, 10:00 Thursday, August 7, 10:00

6. Submit your Final Transcripts 

• You must submit your final high school and/or college transcript to the Admissions Office. They can be sent by your guidance office or school administrator or sent electronically.
• If you would like to confirm if these have been received, call 864-424-8011.

7. Verify your Citizenship Status

• If you haven’t already done so, complete your Citizenship verification form and send it to unadmissions@mailbox.sc.edu.
• If you would like to check your status, call 864-424-8011.

8. Provide proof of your Immunizations

• If you haven't uploaded your immunization information, please upload your immunization data to MyHealthSpace. 
• View a step-by-step tutorial about uploading your immunization information
• Watch a short video about uploading your immunization information
• You can also bring your immunization records to an orientation session.
   

9. Math and Foreign Language Placements

• These are not required for your first semester, but we ecourage you to talk with your academic advisor about the options. 

10. Explore Our Campus

• Student Life
• Athletics
• Academic Bulletin
• Degree Programs
• About USC Union
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness
• If you have any questions about your next steps, please contact our Office of Admissions at 864-424-8011 or unadmissions@mailbox.sc.edu.