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The newly established Parents and Family Association aims to build a bridge between the students’ families and the University. Engaging parents ensure student success by opening the lines of communications between the institution and homelife and involves parents in campus life. The association is the conduit through which parents support their student's educational endeavors and contribute to the building of a holistic and productive university experience.
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Academics
As South Carolina’s only public, historically black college and university (HBCU),there are several programs unique to SCSU. We are among the national leaders in producing African-American graduates.
Campus Life
SC State University campuses include State of the art and historic facilities integrated by amazing passionate Staff that help create a center of excellence that transforms lives and inspire greatness.
Athletics
The SC State Bulldog Athletic program offers six men’s sports and six women’s sports as a member of the Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The Bulldog football team has won five MEAC titles.
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SC State’s Marching 101 Band hits the road to Indianapolis for Colts’ home season opener
South Carolina State University’s high-stepping musical powerhouse will be featured in a performance of a lifetime this weekend.
Vice President Harris to SC State students: ‘We need you.’
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday called on South Carolina State University students to register to vote and have their voices heard in the American democracy.
Update: SC State provides alternative contact numbers for key offices
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University is experiencing difficulties with its telephone system. To ensure that the public has necessary access to administrative offices and staff, President Alexander Conyers...
UPDATE: SC State announces Summer 2022 swimming lessons starting June 13
Swimming lessons will be available to all South Carolina State University students and personnel and the Orangeburg community this summer.
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SC State University, an 1890 land grant, senior comprehensive institution of approximately 2,900 students, is committed to providing affordable and accessible quality baccalaureate, master’s educational specialist and doctoral degree programs. SC State, through instruction, research, technology and service, contributes to economic development, enhances the quality of life of citizens, and prepares highly skilled, competent and socially aware graduates (30,000) to meet life’s challenges and demands and enables them to work and live productively in a dynamic, global society.
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