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University of South Carolina Union

USC Union · Union, South Carolina, United States

The University of South Carolina Union is a regional Palmetto College campus located in Union, South Carolina, serving Union, Laurens, and surrounding counties. Delivering accessible associate degrees, seamless bachelor's degree-completion tracks, and cutting-edge simulation nursing education, USC Union combines small class sizes with the resources and research prestige of the University of South Carolina System.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1965
Student Population
1,100+
International Ratio
2%
Academic Staff
55+
Location
Union, South Carolina, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Union · Upstate South Carolina Regional Palmetto College Campus. The University of South Carolina Union is a regional Palmetto College campus located in Union, South Carolina, serving Union, Laurens, and surrounding counties. Delivering accessible associate degrees, seamless bachelor's degree-completion tracks, and cutting-edge simulation nursing education, USC Union combines small class sizes with the resources and research prestige of the University of South Carolina System.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or approved secondary homeschool portfolio. Open admissions policy with placement assessment in mathematics and English composition. TOEFL iBT 61+ or IELTS 6.0+ for international applicants from non-English instructional backgrounds. Fall semester priority July 1, 2027; Spring semester priority December 1, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Randy Lowell

Campus Dean and Professor of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences

Dr. Randy Lowell studies cognitive psychology, eye-tracking methodologies in reading comprehension, memory retention in undergraduate pedagogy, and rural higher...

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Dr. Maggie Aziz

Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Sociology
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Maggie Aziz investigates sociological inequalities, criminology, correctional education pathways, and community-engaged student leadership outcomes....

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Dr. Steve Lownes

Associate Professor of World Languages and Latin American Studies
Department of Humanities

Dr. Steve Lownes focuses on Portuguese and Brazilian literature, cultural identity in 19th-century Latin American serialized narratives, and foreign language te...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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