As you prepare for the upcoming semester, we invite you to use this page as your new student checklist to help guide you through the next steps after admission.

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. 

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.
• Complete the USC Union Scholarship 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 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.
• If you are unable to attend any of those orientations please contact the Office of Admissions at 864-424-8011 or unadmissions@mailbox.sc.edu. 

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First and Last Name *

Email Address *

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Which orientation date will you attend? *

Please Select June 19 July 10 July 23 August 11

5. Register for Classes

• Once you rsvp for an orientation session, you will be assigned an academic advisor and their contact information will be sent to you so that you can make an appointment.
• Register for classes through Self Service Carolina under the Student tab.
• Click here for course registration tutorials.

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. Foreign Language Placements

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

10. Math Placement Test

To take the Math Placement test, please visit the ALEKS PPL Math Placement Test page. 

 

11. 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.