To Start
Log in to Self-Service Carolina and use the links under the Community Education tab or check your USC email. If you do not see an email in your university account, be sure to look in the Other folder.
Deadlines
Avoid having a hold placed on your account by making sure you complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the online courses by the due dates.
Fall 2024
Fall admits can begin July 20.
August 20: Part 1 Due
October 20: Part 2 Due
Do I need to take the required community education?
Yes if:
- this is your first semester at USC Columbia,
- you are a freshman, transfer, change-of-campus, Gamecock Gateway, Pathways or international student,
- you are a returning or readmitted student who did not complete the courses when previously enrolled.
- Note: There is no exception for age or prior professional training.
Holds After Completing a Course
If you complete Part One after the Part Two deadline, you must email sape@sc.edu to have your hold lifted for 45 days while you are in the intersession.
The hold will remove itself within 24 hours. This may mean you will have to wait to register for classes.
Troubleshooting
Contact the Help Desk if you're having trouble getting into a course from your Self-Service Carolina account. Email helpdesk@sc.edu or call 803-777-1800.
The "Help" button in the upper right-hand corner of every course screen will take you to 24/7 online support.