Skip to Content

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

  • Students participating in the 2022 Summer Seniors event

    Summer Seniors

    Watch this video to get a glimpse of the Summer Seniors experience!

Summer Seniors

Summer Seniors is an event designed for rising African American high school seniors in South Carolina. Students apply to participate in the program, and those selected to attend will learn about all the opportunities on campus and what it's like to be a student at USC.

During this four-day residential program, students attend sessions about college admissions, college academic preparation, student life and more. They also connect with university faculty and staff and current students who serve as counselors. 

Program Overview

Day 1

Check-in

Welcome Session

Peer Group Session 

Recreational/Social Activities

Day 2

Campus Tour

College Search Series Sessions

Divine Nine Greek Showcase

Recreational/Social Activities

Day 3

Academic Information & Student Services Fair

Academic College Sessions and/or Tours

Peer Group Session

Summer Seniors Talent Showcase

Day 4

Parent Session: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Peer Group Session

Closing Session with Brunch

Student Check-Out

How do students apply to Summer Seniors?

The Summer Seniors application will be available on this website in mid-March. The deadline to apply is May 1. As part of the application process, students will be asked to submit their unofficial high school transcript (PDF, Word Document or JPEG are acceptable formats) and answer three essay prompts. We encourage students to take this opportunity to tell us more about themselves and their experiences. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Students will be notified of their Summer Seniors decision in mid-May.

My favorite thing about the University of South Carolina is that everyone feels like family, and that started with my very first visit at Summer Seniors. It was a great way to learn more about the university, especially since we were staying on campus.

- Madison Butler, Summer Senior


Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.

©