Welcome to USC Upstate, New Spartans!
Orientation is for admitted students. As you begin or continue your college journey at USC Upstate, our Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) programs will help you every step of the way.
SOAR Student Guidebook
For students and parents
- Get academic information and learn about USC Upstate resources and services before beginning classes.
- Meet with an advisor to determine the best courses for you to take.
- Student Orientation Leaders will help you register for classes.
- Transfer student? A faculty advisor in your major will be ready to discuss your transcript evaluation with you.
How to register for orientation
Congrats on your admission to USC Upstate! It’s time for you to finish up your final steps to becoming a USC Upstate Spartan. You’ll register for Orientation as part of completing your Admitted Student Steps in the SpartanHub. Please note that if you have not completed claiming or setting up your USC Upstate Accounts, you will be unable to sign into the SpartanHub.
Once you sign in, navigate to Student Services > Enrollment Management > Admitted Students. Or you can click here
Step 6 is where you’ll find the option to register for orientation. We highly encourage you to complete all steps of the Admitted Student steps. Although not required, we strongly recommend the completion of step 4, which is where you will be able to register for Admitted Student Day!
Visiting from Out of Town?
Whether you need overnight accommodations or local recommendations, visit USC Upstate Visitor Information for nearby hotels, dining options, and other helpful resources.