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The University of South Carolina places restrictions on certain courses to ensure that only qualified students can enrol. Students may encounter a Student Attribute Restriction when registering for a course, which may be due to factors such as course capacity, prerequisites, co-requisites, campus, or course level. Some courses may also require special approval or permission from the relevant department or instructor. Restrictions are indicated by an alpha character in the 3-digit section number. Students can check the requirements and restrictions for a particular class section through the Registration section on the University's website. Common reasons for registration holds include outstanding financial obligations, incomplete citizenship verification, immunizations, and advising.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Reasons for a student attribute restriction | Not having turned in a signed advisement form, carrying a negative balance on the student account, outstanding financial obligations owed to the university, citizenship, immunizations, advising, etc. |
| Course restrictions | Honors Courses or Special Approval Required, Course Capacity, Pre-Requisites, Co-Requisites, Campus, Level, Alpha character |
| Special approval requirements | Contract Required (CO), Department Permission (DP), Honors College Permission (HN), Instructor Permission (IN), School Permission (SC) |
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Course restrictions
The University of South Carolina offers a wide range of courses, but some courses have restrictions. These restrictions are in place to ensure that only qualified students can enrol in a particular section. There are several reasons why a student may be restricted from registering for a class. The most common reasons are not submitting a signed advisement form and having outstanding financial obligations to the university. Other common holds that prevent registration include citizenship, immunizations, and advising.
Some courses are restricted to a particular group of students or require special permission. To determine the requirements for a particular class section, students can follow these steps:
- Lookup the class in the Registration section of my.sc.edu.
- Click on the title of the section you're interested in.
- Click on the Course Information tab, then the Restrictions tab.
Here, students will be able to view any required special permissions or restrictions for the class. Sections that begin with an alpha character are designated for special populations. For example, courses beginning with an alpha character are intended for specific student populations.
Honours Courses or Special Approval Requirements may only be open to students in the South Carolina Honours College or may require students to obtain approval from the department offering the course. Students may also be restricted from registering for a course due to course capacity, not having the required prerequisite, or not having the correct co-requisite.
Additionally, there are certain restrictions in place for independent study and internship sections. These sections typically require a contract to be on file before a student can register. An override from the department, instructor, school, or Honours College may also be necessary for registration in certain sections.
It is important to note that transient students can take coursework at the University of South Carolina without declaring a major. However, students who have earned 30 semester hours and wish to continue their studies must declare a major in a program that meets entrance or progression requirements.
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Special approval
At the University of South Carolina, certain courses are restricted to specific groups of students or require special approval or permission. Students may encounter a "Student Attribute Restriction" when registering for a course, which may be due to various factors such as course capacity, prerequisites, co-requisites, campus, or the level of the course.
To determine if a course requires special approval or permission, students can follow these steps:
- Lookup the desired class in the Registration section of my.sc.edu.
- Click on the title of the section you are interested in.
- Navigate to the Course Information tab and then the Restrictions tab.
- Review any listed special permissions or restrictions for the class.
If a student believes they meet the requirements, they may need to obtain an override from the department, instructor, or school before they can register for the section.
It is important to note that common holds that can prevent registration include outstanding financial obligations, incomplete citizenship verification, immunizations, and advising. Students can check for any holds on their registration by reviewing their Student Profile in my.sc.edu.
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Course capacity
At the University of South Carolina, course restrictions are added to ensure that only qualified students can enrol in a particular section. Students may encounter a "Student Attribute Restriction" when registering for a course that is full, i.e., at course capacity.
The University of South Carolina Registrar's Office assigns each student an appointment date to register for courses at my.sc.edu. Students can check their appointment time and register for courses on the website. The website allows students to select the semester for which they are registering and review the list of class options, which will indicate seat availability.
If a student tries to register for a course and gets a "Student Attribute Restriction," they should check the alpha character in the 3-digit section number. Sections that begin with an alpha character are designated for special populations. For example, H is for South Carolina Honors College students, P is for Palmetto College students, T is for Trio Scholars students, C is for Capstone students, Q is for international graduate students, and S is for several different populations on campus. Unless a student is in one of these populations, they will not be able to register for these sections.
Students may also encounter restrictions due to outstanding financial obligations owed to the University, citizenship, immunizations, and advising. To determine if there is a hold on their account, students can view their Student Profile in my.sc.edu and review their Registration Notices.
In some cases, a student may receive permission from a professor to enrol in a course, but the department's administrative coordinator does not have the ability to override course capacities. Enrollment limits are set by the department, and capacities are also set for online courses.
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Student eligibility
Academic Performance
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance to remain eligible for their chosen major. While students in certain majors, such as Geological Sciences, Geophysics, Environmental Science, or Environmental Studies, will not be asked to leave due to poor academic performance, they may be placed on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension. Additionally, Marine Science majors have a limited number of chances to achieve a passing grade in specific courses.
Prerequisites and Course Restrictions
To be eligible for certain courses, students must meet the published prerequisites. These prerequisites may include specific grades in previous courses, course capacity, and course level. Some courses may also be restricted to particular groups of students or require special permission for enrolment. Course restrictions are indicated by alpha characters in the 3-digit section number, with sections beginning with an alpha character intended for specific student populations.
Independent Contracts
Independent study, research, internship, and thesis credits require an independent study contract to be completed by both the student and instructor.
Student Attributes
Student attribute restrictions may be related to outstanding financial obligations, citizenship verification, immunizations, advising, and AlcoholEdu requirements. To determine if there are any holds on their account due to these attributes, students can view their Student Profile in my.sc.edu.
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Course requirements
At the University of South Carolina, a student attribute restriction means that a course section has restrictions in place, and only qualified students from a particular group may enrol. Students can check the requirements for a particular class section by looking up the class in the Registration section of my.sc.edu and clicking on the Restrictions tab.
The University of South Carolina offers courses to those seeking career advancement or life enrichment, provided they meet the stated course prerequisites. Freshmen who have been accepted by the university but are unsure of their academic or career goals may need a period to establish their major interest. To accommodate this, courses that are usually open to students with 30 or fewer hours (freshmen) are open to all students who meet the prerequisites published in the University's Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.
Students who have earned 30 semester hours and wish to continue their studies at the university must declare a major in a program in which they meet the entrance or progression requirements. Students are expected to follow the programs outlined by their school or college as closely as possible, particularly in the first two years when satisfying basic degree requirements and prerequisites for advanced work. Students must pursue required courses in the prescribed sequence to avoid future schedule difficulties.
Some courses are restricted to a particular group of students or require special permission. Common holds that prevent registration include outstanding financial obligations, citizenship, immunizations, and advising. Other requirements include:
- Contract Required (CO): All independent study and internship sections require this type of special approval, ensuring that the contract is on file before student registration.
- Department Permission (DP): An override must be obtained from the department before a student can register for the section.
- Honors College Permission (HN): An override must be obtained from the SC Honors College before a student can register for the section.
- Instructor Permission (IN): An override must be obtained from the instructor or department before a student can register for the section.
- School Permission (SC): An override must be obtained from the school before a student can register for the section.
Honors Courses or Special Approval Required – The course may only be open to students in the South Carolina Honors College or may require the student to obtain approval from the department offering the course. Course capacity, pre-requisites, co-requisites, campus, and level may also be factors. Alpha characters indicate that course sections are intended for specific student populations.
Remedial courses (courses numbered 100 or below) may not be used to meet degree requirements. Currently enrolled students may obtain credit by examination in a course in which they have had no class attendance or semester standing, but permission must be obtained from the dean of the college or department chair, and a grade of not less than B is necessary. Examinations are not permitted in courses in which a student has previously been enrolled.
Transfer courses must have been taken at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or, if taken at a foreign post-secondary institution, have been recommended by a NACES-member external evaluation service. The Registrar’s Office works with USC colleges and schools to coordinate the transfer evaluation process.
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