Admissions
We invite you and your family to learn more about USL!
Our admissions process allows us to meet families, like yours, with curious and motivated students who would benefit from a University School education and be a welcome addition to our community. We’ll get to know each other through the admissions process, which includes a tour of the school, shadow days, and possibly joining us for one of our LOTCs or special events.
Who do we serve?
University School is an independent school that serves students in grades 3-12. Students who thrive at USL are high-achieving, hard-working, and curious about learning. Because the academic curriculum is highly rigorous and challenging some students are working independently in classes that are higher than their actual grade level. And due to the weekly intense Learning Outside the Classroom experiential learning experiences, classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only.
USL fosters leadership and independence and students are expected to manage their work assignments, agendas, and deadlines.
To that end, Upper School students are dual enrolled at either the College of Charleston or Trident Technical College, meaning many of the Upper School students leave campus independently to navigate campus life and coursework at their respective campuses.
At USL, we do not offer formal educational accommodations like those offered in our local public schools. We focus on providing personalized instruction and support within our existing framework. Our dedicated faculty and staff work closely with students to meet their unique learning needs and promote academic success.
Being in the Upper School makes me feel ready for the future. I feel like here, I have a voice and get to learn what I want to learn. For instance, this year my friends and I asked if we could take German, a class previously not offered, and the school created a German program.
– Major Manchester, University School Class of ’25
We’re ready for you. Are you ready for USL?
Non Discrimination Policy: University School of the Lowcountry is committed to its growth as an institution that welcomes and values a diversified school community. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic background, or any other classification protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, financial assistance policies, or any other school policy or program.
