How to Apply to SC State

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At South Carolina State University, you don’t just earn a degree. You claim a legacy.

As South Carolina’s only public, historically Black, land grant university, SC State offers a wide range of academic programs in STEM, agriculture, the humanities and business, along with real world experiences and a supportive community focused on your success. Here, you will find opportunity, connection and a clear path to what is next. You will also experience a rich campus culture rooted in tradition, pride and community.

We've been building success for over 130 years. SC State is where potential becomes power.

Start or complete your application today!

Whether you are an undergraduate student, a dual enrollment applicant, a returning student, a graduate student or seeking readmission, you find an option below to meet your needs!

New Undergraduate Students

Apply here if you have never attended SC State and want to earn a bachelor’s degree.

This includes students who want to:

Earn a bachelor’s degree
Enroll as a first-time freshman or transfer student
Take courses through dual enrollment, transient, or cross-enrollment

First-time login

Step 1: Create an account to begin your application.

Create an account

Step 2: Select Start New Application, and choose the undergraduate application for your intended term:

Returning users

Have you started an application but not yet submitted it?

Use this link to continue your application: Log in

Academic Terms

Undergraduate Application Fall 2026 (closed)/Spring 2027 /Summer 2027
Undergraduate Application Fall 2027/Spring 2028/Summer 2028

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us at (803) 536-7186 or admissions@scsu.edu

Former undergraduate students returning

Applies if you were previously enrolled but did not maintain continuous enrollment.

Use the Undergraduate Readmit Application

All new graduate students

If you are seeking to continue your education beyond a bachelor’s degree, apply as a graduate student.

This includes students pursuing:

Master’s degrees
Graduate certificates

Important: You must already have earned a bachelor’s degree before applying.

First-time login

Step 1: Create an account to begin your graduate application. SC State graduating seniors and recent alumni are directed to create new accounts for graduate applications.

Create an account

Step 2: Select Start New Application, and choose the graduate application for the appropriate academic year.

Returning users

Have you started a graduate application but not yet submitted it?

Use this link to continue your application: Log in

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us at (803) 563-7064 or graduateadmissions@scsu.edu

Continuing a previous graduate program

Use the Graduate Readmit Application

This is only for returning to a program you previously started.

Do not use this if applying to a new graduate program.