Close-Hipp Buildings

Home of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, International Student Services, Academic Advising and Student Disability Services, Close-Hipp is a dual-towered building comprised of the H. William Close Tower (which was completed in 1973) and the Francis M. Hipp Tower (which was completed in 1983).

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View of the front of the Close-Hipp Buildings during the day
View of the Close-Hipp Buildings during the day
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⭐ Student Services

Student Disability Resource Center

Every student deserves equal access to all aspects of the UofSC experience. Our team coordinates efforts to ensure that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations and serves as consultants to faculty, staff and campus partners. Learn more about the Student Disability Resource Center.

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🏨 College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Welcome to the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina! The college offers degrees in: Hospitality and Tourism Management; Retailing; Sport and Entertainment Management; and Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management. The College of HRSM is a powerful learning arena where passionate students, inspiring teachers and industry leaders come together to advance the world's consumer experience industries. These industries have the power to connect cultures, inspire adventure, strengthen global economies and enrich people’s lives.

Real-world experience, career development and innovative courses are hallmarks of our top-ranked degree programs. The college is home to world-renowned faculty who are celebrated for advancing their fields and who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders. The College of HRSM also features a diverse suite of research centers that are shaping the future of our industries through knowledge and discovery. Learn more about the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

Retailing

The University of South Carolina’s retail degree is preparing the next generation of retail management and fashion merchandising leaders in an exciting and evolving industry. Market the latest designer trends. Break sales records. Launch an online store. Create innovative customer experiences. Learn more about Retailing.

Sport and Entertainment Management

The University of South Carolina is recognized as a best college for sport and entertainment management. The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management provides top-ranked degree programs and innovative research across sport, entertainment and venue management. It is the first and largest program of its kind in the nation. Learn more about the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management.

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The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Carolina is recognized as one of the best hospitality and tourism management schools in the country. The school offers tourism degrees and hospitality degrees that are led by world-renowned faculty who provide students with industry knowledge, research insights, mentorship and career experience. Learn more about the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management (College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management)

Online or on campus, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management's Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management degree matches non-traditional students’ prior experience with a customized degree to reach their academic and career goals. The interdisciplinary studies major offered by UofSC's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is designed for non-traditional students who have a variety of academic and work experience and are ready to earn their bachelor’s degree. The dynamic design of the degree program enables students to select courses tailored to their interest and graduation timeline. Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management major in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

📖 College of Arts and Sciences

With 42 majors and 67 minors to choose from, the College of Arts and Sciences gives you the flexibility to shape your education how you want it. This also means you have plenty of opportunities to double major or add a minor to strengthen your degree. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences.

Women's and Gender Studies

Our exciting, interdisciplinary major will help you examine gender and its intersections with race, class and other important categories of identity. Our students go on to pursue careers in fields like healthcare, law, journalism, business and more. A degree in WGST is particularly attractive to employers because it prepares you to work in an increasingly globalizing and diversifying world. In addition to our undergraduate degree, you can also pursue a minor or cognate. Learn more about the Women's and Gender Studies major.

Philosophy

In the Department of Philosophy, we'll teach you how to examine a complex problem, analyze its internal logic, question assumptions, and approach solutions from unique vantage points. Philosophy majors are sought after in fields like law, medicine and business. Philosophy majors, on average, outperform other majors on the GRE, LSAT and GMAT, making it a great second--or first--major if you're interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree. Learn more about the Philosophy major.

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