Although the responsibility rests with the student to ensure all degree requirements are met, each student is assigned an Academic Advisor to assist with planning a course of study and to give direction in both educational and career matters. All students will be assigned an advisor prior to their attendance at an orientation. Students need the approval of their academic advisor to enroll in courses or make changes to an existing course schedule.
International Students
Newberry College welcomes students from countries outside the United States. The Office of Enrollment Management and the Center for Student Success work with international students during the admissions and immigration process to ensure appropriate Visa documentation is obtained for study in the US. International students may enroll in a fully online degree program and complete it from their home country. However, if international students are on campus, they are not permitted to enroll in a fully online degree program. For information concerning admission procedures for international students, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 803-321-5127.
Study Abroad Programs
Newberry College has a facility in Blackpool, England that serves as a cost-effective home base for students studying abroad. The facility has 30 student residence hall rooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and space for classroom instruction. Newberry College faculty and staff can host students and college-affiliated groups for short-term study trips as well as semester-long courses. The facility is located near a supermarket, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Train service allows easy access to cities throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, and to the Manchester International Airport where the rest of Europe is accessible via inexpensive flights. Students are responsible for obtaining passports and any necessary visas. Blackpool is a city of 140,000 people located on the western shore of England. It is a major tourist destination with arts venues, a beach, theme parks, three historic piers, and Blackpool Tower.
Newberry College also offers an opportunity for students to receive academic credit for study abroad in Art or Foreign Languages. Credit may be earned for a summer, a semester, or two semesters. For information about the Art study abroad program, contact Professor Paula Riddle at paula.riddle@newberry.edu. For information about the Foreign Language study abroad program, contact Dr. Gregory Cole at gregory.cole@newberry.edu.