the international direct admission to university of south carolina is for international students with advanced english-language skills. it focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so they can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future.

as an international direct student, learners will receive:

mathematics is beautiful, fun, exciting and powerful. mathematics is the ongoing creation of a giant tapestry woven over millennia by human beings of every sort for reasons of their own, from desperation to inspiration. people pursue mathematics for money, for pleasure, for fulfillment, for entertainment, for status, out of envy, out of lust for power, out of hope for the future. in short, people study mathematics for the same reasons people compose music, write plays and design bridges.

mathematics major students will also develop widely sought-after skills including the ability to logically and critically evaluate situations including developing and implementing effective problem-solving strategies involving a wide range of ideas and data. they will enjoy relatively small classes with increased interaction with their professors.