UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (USC-COLUMBIA)
BRIDGE PROGRAM Link to USC's Bridge Information In May of 2007, Greenville Technical College and the University of South Carolina signed an agreement expanding some of the university’s most successful student programs to Greenville Tech students who plan to transfer to USC’s Columbia campus. The Bridge Program created in the agreement is intended to make transitions from Greenville Tech to USC as seamless as possible and to increase the success of transfer students once they’re enrolled at the Columbia campus. The University of South Carolina and Greenville Tech will identify and contact students who are eligible for and will benefit from the Bridge Program. Participating students will have access to a variety of services from USC’s admissions, housing and financial aid offices, the Career Center and the Student Success Center. Qualifying for the Bridge Program Students who are recent high school graduates and first-time college attendees are ideal candidates for the Bridge Program. Before transferring to USC, students generally will complete 30 to 60 credit hours at Greenville Tech. The university also may identify other students who would benefit from the Bridge Program and its services. Registering for the Bridge Program Students who apply to the University of South Carolina and are eligible for the Bridge Program will receive information from Undergraduate Admissions. By submitting a release form, these students can elect to have their admissions information sent to Greenville Tech. Students who select this option indicate their willingness to participate in the Bridge Program. Students who do not apply to USC as incoming freshmen should meet with a university admissions counselor or with the Bridge Program representatives at Greenville Tech to determine their eligibility for the program. Benefits of the Bridge Program Bridge Program participants will benefit from an array of services that will improve their transitions from Greenville Tech to the University of South Carolina. Some of these services include • admissions • counseling • financial aid • counseling assistance from student mentors • first priority to live in Green Quad’s transfer student living and learning community • special events While the Bridge Program will enhance eligible students’ transitions to USC, it’s important to keep in mind that the program does not offer special admissions consideration to students. All transfer students must meet the requirements set forth by academic departments. They also are required to submit admissions applications and other standard paperwork. |
