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AREAS OF STUDY Baccalaureate degrees

Minors

Biology Business Administration • Management • HR Management • Marketing Computational Science Education • Early Childhood Education English • Writing History Hospitality Management Human Services Liberal Studies Nursing • RN to BSN • 4 year BSN program Psychology Sociology Spanish • Heritage Track • General Spanish Studio Art

Anthropology, Art History, Business, Chemistry, Communication Studies, English Literature, English Writing, French, History, Hospitality Management, Human Services, Intellectual History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish and Studio Art

Pre-professional advising tracks programs Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering1 Pre-Law

Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary

Return-to-college degree programs for working professionals Saturday Business Programs, RN to BSN and Spanish

Certificate programs Accounting, Food & Beverage Management, Hispanic Culture, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Management Foundations, Private Club Management, Small Business Management, Professional Spanish for Business and Hispanic Cultural Studies

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In conjunction with Georgia Tech Savannah and with an articulation agreement into GTS

“Getting involved in clubs and organizations has made my college experience much more enjoyable and I have met a lot of wonderful people.”

– Megan Roberts '11 Westerville, OH

JOIN A STUDENT CLUB African American Student Association (AASA) Art Club Biology Club Business Club Campus Crusade for Christ Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship C.O.M.M.I.T. (Children in need) Education Club El Club de Espanol (Spanish Club) Environmental Club Fin-Addicts (Sand Shark Spirit Club) Gamma Beta Phi (Honor Society) Gay-Straight Alliance Hospitality Management Association

Human Services Student Organization Literary Society Pre-Medical Student Association Psychology Club Reformed University Fellowship Roges & Vacaboundes (Drama Club) Sand Shark Productions (Student Activities Board) Sand Sharks for Service (Community Service) Society for Creative Writers Student Government Association Student Nursing Association The Tidal Tribune (Student Newspaper) Top Sharks: Student Ambassadors USCBee (Beekeeping Club)

GET TO KNOW US! A FOCUS ON STUDENTS Student body size: 1653 Student/faculty ratio: 17:1 Diversity: 24% minority students Campuses: Historic Beaufort Hilton Head Gateway History: Serving students since 1959 Mascot: Sand Sharks Colors: Navy, Sand, Garnet Athletics: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sun Conference Teams: Baseball Men’s/Women’s Track Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Men’s/Women’s Golf Softball- Beginning Spring 2012 Club Sports: Soccer, Flag Football, and Men’s Lacrosse

ENJOY A COASTAL LOCATION Nearby beaches: Hilton Head Island, SC Hunting Island, SC Nearby cities: Savannah, GA Charleston, SC Sea Islands lifestyle: Wide sandy beaches Tidal marsh ecosystem Outdoor opportunities all year: internationally recognized for golf, tennis, kayaking.

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CAMPUS LIFE

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Palmetto Village Palmetto Village offers on-campus apartments in a modern, comfortable complex. Students choose from a private or shared bedroom in a four bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, a kitchen, living room and a washer/dryer. Residential Assistants offer leadership and support as students adjust to an independent lifestyle. USCB’s own Public Safety Officers provide security 24/7. The high-tech library, extra-curricular activities and classes are just a short walk away.

Campus tours are an important way to find a college that “fits” you. Join us for a tour at our Hilton Head Gateway campus in Bluffton, call (843) 208.8000 or e-mail tour@uscb.edu.

Campus Center USCB opened its 26,000 square feet Campus Center in the fall semester of 2009. This stateof-the-art facility is home to the Sand Bar, USCB’s full-service dining program, featuring full breakfast, lunch and dinner served five days a week.

Our chefs combine their craftsmanship in made-to order entrees, regional and traditional cuisines focusing on fresh ingredients, healthy offerings, quality meals and appealing presentation in an all-you-care-to-eat dining style. Our Historic Beaufort café features hot food selections, convenience items and grab n’ go fresh market cuisines.

Our Hilton Head Gateway campus is 30 minutes northeast of Savannah, GA. The historic Beaufort campus is 90 minutes south of Charleston, SC.

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The Campus Center is also home to Campus Life, a fitness center, game room, student meeting space for club activities and the Shark’s Cove bookstore. Students enjoy the fitness center on their own or by participating in group exercise classes. To learn more about the Campus Center, go to uscb.edu/campuscenter.

AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

2010-2011 academic year estimated cost per semester for full-time undergraduate residential student expenses Tuition* Fees Housing Meal Plan

$8,093 $283 $3,075 Single Room (Fall/Spring per semester) $890 (Residential - 10 meals per week)

2010-2011 academic year estimated cost per year for full-time undergraduate residential student expenses. The estimated cost of attendance does not include financial aid.

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Hilton Head Gateway campus One University Boulevard • Bluffton, SC 29909

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$3,802 $283 $3,075 $890

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USCB offers the most affordable undergraduate tuition for bachelor’s degree programs in the University of South Carolina system. Georgia residents of the Savannah area – specifically Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties – pay in-state tuition at USCB.

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$16,100 $24,682 In 2009-2010, USCB students were awarded $12.9 million in scholarships and financial aid.

Tuition and fees are estimated for full-time enrollment (12-16 credit hours). Estimate does not include the cost for books and supplies. Graduate course tuition and enrollment information available at www.learn.sc.edu. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Historic Beaufort campus 801 Carteret Street • Beaufort, SC 29902

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877.885.5271 (toll free)

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ROLLING ADMISSIONS Apply early and USCB will send you an admission decision in two to four weeks. To guarantee a place in the entering class, respond by May 1st.

USCB is a senior campus of the University of South Carolina system. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; phone: 404 679-4500 http://www.sacscoc.org/).

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is an equal opportunity institution.

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