Welcome to the University of South Carolina!

The Office of Orientation and Testing Services offers programs to help you make the most of your USC experience.  Each new undergraduate student is expected to attend Orientation.  All of our Orientation programs are designed to assist you with the transition to University life.  At Orientation, new students to USC will meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, receive a Carolina Card (student ID), learn about campus resources, University services, and University expectations.  Your Orientation experience will be led by University administrators with the assistance of qualified student leaders.  They will answer your questions and help guide you into your first semester.  You can also schedule a campus tour with the Visitor Center.

- Click here to Register Online
- Mail in Registration Form

Our office also administers a range of tests including placement tests for new students, standardized graduate admission exams (paper-pencil and via computer), as well as various certification and correspondence exams.