Palmetto College
University of South Carolina Palmetto College ("USC Palmetto College" or "Palmetto College") is a division of the University of South Carolina System that serves students across the state of South Carolina through regional campuses and online degree completion programs. Launched in 2013, Palmetto College comprises four regional two-year campuses––USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, and USC Union––as well as an online completion program that partners with the system's four-year institutions.
The college's mission focuses on making higher education accessible, affordable, flexible, and achievable for South Carolinians, particularly those in rural and underserved areas. It serves more than 8,000 students annually.