South University, Columbia
Serving “Cola Town” since 2002, we are unified in our commitment to our students’ success. From your first interaction with our faculty and staff, through graduation and working with career services, we’re dedicated to helping you succeed and creating a solid foundation for your personal and professional fulfillment.
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Come enjoy our campus in located in Northeast Columbia, where it’s sunny approximately 265 days a year. Our Columbia campus offers plenty of parking, outdoor seating and grassy areas for enjoyment and studying. With easy access to the I-77, I-26, and I-20, the decision to schedule a visit to learn more about our program offerings has never been easier.
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Readmission and Transfer Students
Transferring credit or returning to finish an academic program is both exciting and daunting. South University wants to see you succeed, so we’re here to help you take the first step to pursuing your professional goals.
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Here you'll find the information you need to become an informed consumer of a South University education. From financial aid facts and forms, to information from our Student Services and Career Services departments, to academic information including course information, textbooks, and catalogs are all available here.
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Learn more about how South University proudly offers educational opportunities for military members and veterans who have honorably served and their families.
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Jun 03, 2025
The Foundations of a Healthy Academic Relationships
In this final installment of the QEP series, learn how to foster healthy academic relationships and use those connections to support your schooling.
May 28, 2025
Alumni Spotlight: Career Change to Physical Therapy Assistant
Amy Wright Owens knows first-hand how physical therapist assistants can change lives. Read about her journey to become a PTA in this blog.
May 28, 2025
South University's Disaster Response Exercise 2025
Read how South University, Columbia hosted its annual Disaster Response Exercise in April.
May 21, 2025
From Manager to Leader: How to Inspire a Team
Learn some of the skills leaders are expected to have and how you can learn them as part of South University's programs.
May 12, 2025
Self-Care for Nurses: Maintaining Nurse Wellness
This blog details how nurses can best take care of themselves in stressful situations along with methods to help ease stress.
May 09, 2025
The Nurse Uniform Evolution: From Petticoats to Scrubs
Discover how the uniform of the nurse evolved through the years and became what we know today.
Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers
We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our Columbia graduates have to say.
Institutional Accreditation
South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees. South University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Campuses offer flexible learning formats* including: on-campus, virtual instructions, and online courses.
*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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