The University of South Carolina Columbia and Midlands Technical College have collaborated to
provide Gamecock Gateway — a comprehensive, invitation-only program that provides
an alternate path to enroll as a successful, full-time student at the University of
South Carolina.
Future Gamecock Gateway Students
We hope you'll join us for the start of your college career! This page will have most
of the answers you're looking for when it comes to the Gamecock Gateway program.
You can also read more information specifically for invited students at the link below!
Incoming Student Information
Current Student Resources
It's time to start planning your transfer to USC! To ensure a smooth transfer to USC,
please book a Transition Coaching meeting , attend the Time to Transfer event, and meet with your MTC advisor if you need to discuss summer class options!
Your Path to Carolina
The Gamecock Gateway program is a unique opportunity to earn full-time enrollment
into the University of South Carolina. Students invited to the program must first
acquire 30 transferable credit hours at Midlands Technical College and, by meeting USC transfer requirements , Gamecock Gateway students can seamlessly transition into USC.
How To Be Considered
Gamecock Gateway is an invitation-only program open to first-time college students.
To be considered, a student must first apply to USC Columbia through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. While some applicants receive direct
acceptance into the University of South Carolina, others will be evaluated for an
invitation into Gamecock Gateway.
No secondary applications are required. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions with additional questions about the University
of South Carolina admissions process:
Undergraduate Admissionsadmissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Gamecock Gateway students have access to a remarkable number of resources and opportunities
at both USC and MTC:
Dedicated staff support
Living and learning environment in a USC residence hall
Academic support, including tutoring
Access to key services, activities, events and leadership opportunities on both campuses
Consolidated billing
Dedicated transportation between campuses
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