First Time Freshmen are high school students who have never attended college. Most applicants fall into this category.

Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., GED) prior to enrollment.

Complete an Online Application
Do this as early as possible to guarantee your place. GO TO APPLICATION

Send Your Transcript
Ask your high school Guidance Counselor to mail or email it to our Admissions Office.

Where to Send Your Application Materials
We accept official transcripts and other materials by mail and email.

admiss@smcsc.edu
864-587-4213

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., GED) prior to enrollment.

Complete an Online Application
Do this as early as possible to guarantee your place. GO TO APPLICATION

Send Your Transcript
Ask your home school association to send it to our Admissions Office or you may provide us with an official copy via mail or email.

Where to Send Your Application Materials
We accept official transcripts and other materials by mail and email.

admiss@smcsc.edu
864-587-4213

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Transfer students are currently enrolled at another college or university and want to enroll at SMC.

Complete an Online Application
Do this as early as possible to guarantee your place. GO TO APPLICATION

Send Your Transcript
Ask the Registrar at each previously attended college/university to submit your transcripts (or you may submit official transcripts) via mail or email to our Admissions Office. If you have completed LESS than 16 hours at another college, you will also need to submit your high school transcript.

Check your SMC portal for next steps
Your SMC portal has a checklist of items to complete your application, including a transfer recommendation form. GO TO YOUR ADMISSIONS PORTAL.

Where to Send Your Application Materials
We accept official transcripts and other materials by mail and email.

admiss@smcsc.edu
864-587-4213

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Dual Enrollment applicants are high school or home school students who want to take college-level courses at SMC.

Dual Enrollment Requirements:
To qualify for the Dual Enrollment program offered by Spartanburg Methodist College, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

• Be a high school junior or senior and at least 16 years old
• Be enrolled in college preparatory coursework
• Have a 3.25 GPA or higher on the Uniform Grading Scale
• Course selection must be approved by the Registrar
• You may enroll in no more than a total of 8 SMC classes and no more than 2 SMC classes per semester
• You must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during each semester to be approved for the subsequent semester
• SMC must receive the student’s final, official high school transcript with proof of graduation before SMC credit will be validated and released to any college or university

Complete an Online Application
Do this as early as possible to guarantee your place. GO TO APPLICATION

Send Your Transcript
Ask your high school Guidance Counselor to send your current transcript to our Admissions Office.

Complete and Return the Dual Enrollment Registration Form
For students who are homeschooled, only Parent/Guardian permission is necessary. GO TO DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION FORM (PDF).

Where to Send Your Application Materials
We accept official transcripts and other materials by mail and email.

admiss@smcsc.edu
864-587-4213

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Returning applicants are those who were previously enrolled at SMC but have stepped away from pursing their degree and wish to return; who have been placed on academic probation or suspension and wish to re-enroll; and those who have completed their associates degree with SMC, stepped away, and wish to return for the bachelor's degree. These students must reapply to be re-admitted to SMC. SMC must be your most recently attended college to apply as a Returning Student. If not, see the Transfer Student page.

1. Complete an Application

• Apply for the academic term that you wish to return to SMC. Apply here!
• Our admissions specialists will get your SMC transcript for you.

2. Check your Academic Standing

• Check to see your Academic Standing at SMC by reaching out to an admissions specialist after applying.

3. Check your Account Balance

• Please contact the Business Office to check your account balance: (864)-587-4234 or BusinessOffice@smcsc.edu

4. Apply for Financial Aid 

• If you would like to apply for financial aid, you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here. You can also contact the Financial Aid Office to check on the status of your Satisfactory Academic Progress: (864)-587-4203 or FinAid@smcsc.edu.

NOTE: International students must complete the application process at least three months prior to their initial enrollment at the college.

Complete an Online Application
Apply early to guarantee your place. GO TO APPLICATION

Send Your Transcript
Provide a secondary or post-secondary transcript, with a specific date of completion, to our Admissions Office.

Secondary-Level Work
Provide an official English translation of secondary-level work (or any post-secondary work); official translation must be through WES or notarized by a translator.

Official Test Scores
Provide your official Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, SAT or ACT score (a requirement only for international students).

Financial Support Affidavit
Submit an official Affidavit of Financial Support issued by a bank or notarized. The financial declaration must cover the net amounts necessary for a two year period (including any institutional financial aid).

Current Passport
Please include a copy of your current passport with your application materials.

Proof of Insurance
Proof of insurance is not required at the time of application but will be required before you begin classes at SMC.

Where to Send Your Application Materials
We accept official transcripts and other materials by mail and email.

Harry Cochran, Assistant Director of Admissions
CochranH@smcsc.edu
864-587-4240

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301 USA