" I live in Pacer Downs and I love it. I love how I can go back to my room during the day if I have a break between classes. I also feel that I have met more people by living on campus. I do not think that I would have had a good college experience if I would not have lived on-campus."
- Katie Gerth , Early Childhood Education major
Did You Know?
USC Aiken has some of the best professional schools in South Carolina. All three - business, nursing, and education - have received the highest level of accreditation possible. This means more opportunities for you to learn from the best and brightest the University has to offer.
"After coming to USC Aiken, I was really able to get involved in alot of great community service projects tha benefit both the local community and beyond."
- Marcus Allen, Business Marketing major
"In each of our housing facilities, you'll find RAs like me, as well as professional staff members, who have undergone special training to help students deal with some of the common issues that may arise when living away from home for the first time."
- Erin Smith, Elementary Education major
"The best part of being a nursing major and actually being in the nursing program is the reputation USC Aiken nursing students carry. Many students and professors know that to get into the program here is competitive, and to be in the program is an accomplishment."
- Shelby Williams, Nursing major
"During the course of my freshman and sophomore years, I was a resident in the Pacer Downs. When I first met my roommate my freshman year, we became the best of friends from the get-go. We found out that we were so much alike in many ways. We connected like brothers, and we are still roommates today during our junior year. "
- Anthony (T.J.) Langford, Communications major
"Being a communication major at USC Aiken has definitely prepared me for effective communicating in a real world setting. I've even been able to communicate in a different language for guests at Disney, thanks to the French courses I’ve taken at USC Aiken. I constantly find myself using concepts that I’ve learned in the classroom; some of which I wouldn’t have been able to use until later after college. "
- Paige Jeffcoat, Communications major
Intern for The Walt Disney Company
"USC Aiken was my very first choice because it wasn't too far from home, but I still got to leave home and experience something new. There were other colleges that I looked at, such as Emory, Winthrop, and USC Columbia, but I'm glad that I chose USCA. "
- Shantivia Boneparte, Exercise & Sports Science major
"I enjoy the small campus environment. My professors know me and speak to me even when I’m not in class. I enjoy walking around the quad and seeing people I know, and I am able to meet new people everyday."
- Lehe Drawdy, Political Science major
"I chose USC Aiken because you have more time one-on-one time with your professors, and the beauty and cleanliness of the campus and its surroundings are great. Also, I received a scholarship to play baseball."
- Houston Taylor, Secondary Education (History) major
"Our campus is just the right size to get involved. You can get connected through Greek life, community service, sports, theatre, music, academic clubs, or student government - just to name a few. At USC Aiken, you'll develop relationships with other students, making our campus your perfect home away from home."
- Brittany Leverette, Communications major
"At USC Aiken, everything we do is with you in mind. Come to our campus, and you'll witness our professors, our staff, our students - the entire USC Aiken community - working together toward one common goal: your success. Our small class sizes offer a setting for personal attention from faculty - so you're an individual, not a number."
- Annie Zhao, Business major
"For many of our students, getting involved in community service is an essential piece of their college mosaic. Making a difference in the lives of others is what USC Aiken is all about."
- Jon Boyles, Business major
"We want to provide you with the tools for a successful future. From the moment you set foot on our campus, you'll discover a multitude of programs to mold you into a more engaged citizen and prepare you for success. Through opportunities like the First Year Experience or organizations like Peer Educators, you'll learn what it takes to be a more well rounded individual."
- Ken Kennedy, Nursing major
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When do I get paid?
THE 15TH AND THE LAST WORKDAY OF THE MONTH. WE ARE PAID TO DATE.
2. When do my health benefits go into effect?
THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING YOUR HIRE DATE.
3. Who is the Monday Group?
THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS OF USCA.
4. Where are the official University office hours?
MONDAY--FRIDAY 8:30-5:00.
5. How many holidays are there?
THERE ARE 12 PAID HOLIDAYS.
6. How can I apply for a job at USCA?
CLICK ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR A LISTING OF OPEN POSITIONS AND THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS.
7. Where can I find information on Employee Benefits on-line?
GO TO LINKS ON THE HUMAN RESOURCES MAIN PAGE.
8. As a student employee, how can I tell the number of hours I’m getting paid for this pay period?
YOU CAN GO IN TO ITAMS TO VIEW HOURS REPORTED FOR EACH WEEK BEING PAID OUT. YOUR SUPERVISOR WILL GIVE YOU A PAY SCHEDULE.
9. What is my pin number?
AT HIRE, YOUR PIN NUMBER IS PRESET TO YOUR MONTH AND DAY OF BIRTH. IN VIP, YOU NEED TO RESET YOUR PIN NUMBER SO YOU CAN VIEW YOUR SALARY INFORMATION ON VIP AND YOUR TIME IN ITAMS.
10. What is the difference between Open Enrollment and Annual Enrollment?
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT IS THE PERIOD EACH YEAR DURING WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES MAY CHANGE HEALTH PLANS ONLY. IT IS HELD EACH OCTOBER. OPEN ENROLLMENT IS A PERIOD IN WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, SURVIVORS AND COBRA SUBSCRIBERS MAY ENROLL IN OR DROP THEIR OWN COVERAGE AND ADD OR DROP ELIGIBLE DEPENDANTS TO/FROM A HEALTH PLAN WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY SITUATIONS. AN OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD IS HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR IN OCTOBER (2005, 2007, ETC.) AND ENROLLMENT CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE THE FOLLOWING JANUARY 1.