Located conveniently along the thriving economic I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte, USC Upstate is set in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 330-acre campus features modern facilities, sports venues, residential housing and green space.

John C. Stockwell Administration Building. The John C. Stockwell Administration Building was the first building built on campus and it opened in 1969. Positioned on top of the building is a shiny, gold-leaf dome that gleams in the sun and can be seen from afar.

There are a variety of facilities available on the USC Upstate campus or in close proximity. Our campus bookstore has everything you can imagine from books to clothing to your favorite USC Upstate mug, T-shirt or notepad.

This was the first building completed on campus in 1969, and is instantly recognizable by its gleaming gold dome. The main floor houses the Chancellor's Office, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research, the Provost’s Office, University Advancement, Alumni Relations and University Communications.

Experience USC Upstate firsthand by scheduling your campus visit. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet faculty and current students, and discover how our programs can help you achieve your academic and career goals.

At USC Upstate, we define service learning as teaching and learning that blends service with credit-bearing courses, derives from a need in the community, defined by a community partner, founded on disciplinary content, and incorporating deep reflection.

If you weren't able to take part in USC Upstate's first-ever ring ceremony, don't worry! Another opportunity is coming up. Learn More ...

As the temperatures climb and summer is upon us at the University of South Carolina Upstate, I find myself thinking about beginnings and endings. Read more... Past issues are available both online and as a printable PDF.

USC Upstate kicked off a new tradition during Family and Alumni Weekend in October. Juniors, graduating seniors, and alumni who had purchased the official university ring were invited to a ceremony at the Sorenson Fountain in front of the John C. Stockwell Administration Building.

USC Upstate is home to 84 international students, undergraduate and graduate, from 14 different countries. While they represent only 1% of the undergraduate student body, they are 10% of Upstate’s student athletes, representing the Spartans in basketball, soccer and golf.