Applying as a Non-Degree Seeking Student
A student who wishes to attend USCB for one semester or on a limited basis as a special or transient student, can be classified as a non-degree seeking student. Non-degree status limits students to 30 credit hours and does not guarantee future enrollment at USCB. Applicants who have been officially denied admission as degree-seeking students are not eligible for admission as non-degree students.
Students classified under this status are not eligible for any type of financial aid. Courses completed as a provisional student carry full University credit; however, none of the hours is applicable to a degree. The following application types are classified as a Non-Degree applicant:
Active-Duty Military Students
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment is a program offered by the University of South Carolina Beaufort to high school juniors and seniors. It provides an opportunity for students who are capable of meeting an increased challenge to earn college credit by taking courses offered by the university while still enrolled in high school.
Concurrent applicants must submit:
- Completed USCB Application Online or Printable Application
- $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Official High School Transcript
- Approval from high school principal or guidance counselor (counselor's information section on the application)
- Entrance exam scores (SAT I or ACT)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
Mail all admissions documents to the address listed below:
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Office of Admissions
One University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
Senior Citizen Admission
Senior Citizens age 60 and older that are South Carolina residents, are entitled to enroll on a space-available basis without the required payment of tuition. Senior citizens are required to pay all other applicable fees. Senior citizens may apply as undergraduate students or as non-degree seeking students and request a waiver of tuition; however, senior-citizens who wish to receive the tuition waiver benefit must wait until the third day of classes to register. If a senior-citizen wishes to guarantee a seat in a class, s/he should enroll prior to the first day of the semester and pay all tuition and fees. Refunds will not be allowed should space still be available on the third day of class.
The admission and advising processes can be completed in advance of registration and submitted to the appropriate office.
Senior Citizens applicants must submit:
- Completed Senior Citizen Application
- $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Free Tuition Application for Senior Citizens
Mail all admissions documents to the address listed below:
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Office of Admissions
One University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
Transient Students
Students who wish to take a course at USCB and then return to their home institution. A transient student must have permission to take USCB classes as authorized by the Registrar or advisor at the home institution. The student should be planning to return to the home institution to complete coursework for a degree.
Transient applicants must submit:
- Completed USCB Non-Degree Application
- $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Completed transient form from home institution (with signature of Registrar or advisor)
Mail all admissions documents to the address listed below:
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Office of Admissions
One University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
