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At USC Lancaster, you’ll find a world of opportunities. You can get an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or complete the first two years of higher education locally before transferring to another institution. In addition to regular enrollment, we offer dual enrollment, for high school students who are ready to get started.

Start Here. Stay Here. Finish Here.

Through programs available here on campus and through Palmetto College, you can go anywhere from here. Starting your education at USC Lancaster is convenient, affordable, and fun.

You can start and finish your associate's degree here on campus, or you can start a bachelor's degree. After you start your bachelor's degree, you have three options: transfer to another campus to complete the degree, finish your degree online through Palmetto College or stay on campus to complete a B.A. in nursing (partnership with USC Columbia).

Degree Programs and Areas of Study

You can earn your two-year degree on our campus, continue your four-year degree through Palmetto College, or pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Dual Enrollment Programs

If you're still in high school, but would like to start earning college credit now, you can do that here. Starting early can ease the transition to college-level work and save money on your education.

Student Opportunities

Our campus offers a complete college experience. You can join a club, get involved in sports or explore a topic more deeply.

Leadership Distinction

Graduation with Leadership Distinction (GLD) is a process that students engage in to better understand how their learning within the classroom connects with their achievements beyond the classroom in experiences such as community service, research, social advocacy projects, study travel, and peer leadership opportunities.

Continuing Education

University of South Carolina Lancaster, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.