Get Involved at USC
The University of South Carolina's Office of Student Life offers a wide array of opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.
Leadership and Service Center
With 650+ clubs and organizations, our Gamecock Gateway students are sure to find something they are interested in pursuing while at Carolina. The Leadership and Service Center connects students with opportunities for involvement, leadership development, service, and civic engagement.
- Check out GarnetGate to find the right student organization for you.
- Find meaningful service opportunities that impact fellow Carolina students, Columbia, and the world.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation offers access to two fitness facilities -- Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center and Solomon P. Blatt PE Center. Both facilities have weight and cardio equipment as well as swimming pools.
- Purchase a Group X pass each semester to attend fitness classes
- Sign up for intramural sports with your friends
- Explore South Carolina and the great outdoors with an Outdoor Recreation bike trip or hike
Center for Student Engagement
The Center for Student Engagement at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to creating a campus where every student feels a true sense of community.
- Sign up for the Multicultural Assistance Peer Program (MAPP), open to all first-year and transfer students at USC, and get connected with a trained peer mentor
- Check out Hip Hop Wednesday or Lunes Latino hosted on Greene St. each month
Restrictions
There are only a few restrictions Gamecock Gateway students have on USC's campus. Gamecock Gateway participants cannot:
- join social fraternities or sororities
- hold office in a club or organization
- be part of a club or organization that requires enrollment in a USC course (including ROTC)
- participate in intercollegiate athletics*
However, these opportunities will be available to you when you transfer and enroll as a full-time USC student.
*Gamecock Gateway students can participate in some sport clubs. If you have questions about specific sports, reach out to Campus Recreation at 803-576-9377.