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APOGEE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does video-streaming work?

Students will access University Instructional Service's server at http://video.sc.edu. From there students click on the section for the College of Engineering and Computing. Each course will be listed along with the list of lectures. At the start of each semester, a password for each course will be generated and distributed to the faculty. Faculty members will pass on the password to all assigned students.

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Who can be admitted?

APOGEE is designed primarily for engineers with ABET-accredited baccalaureate engineering degrees. Any student with an engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited school must take the GRE.

APOGEE students will follow the same procedures as the on-campus graduate applicants. To apply, access the online application from the Graduate School website or call the Graduate School at 803.777.4243. Complete and submit the application indicating "APOGEE" on the application where it asks where you will attend classes. The application deadlines are listed for each term on the Graduate School website. APOGEE students must submit proof of immunization before registering for classes. International students who will be studying in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 student visa must be enrolled full-time and are not eligible for admission to the APOGEE program, as it is a part-time program.

What are the requirements for each department?

Please click here for Degree Requirements.
Please click here for Courses Offered.

How do I register?

Once accepted, registration is a three-step process:

  • First, contact the appropriate Graduate Director/Coordinator for advisement. Each student is required to be advised and placed in the appropriate course section.
  • Second, complete and print the APOGEE Registration Form and fax it to your department. This form is very important since it will provide the necessary information for shipment of materials. Please click here for Department Contact information.
  • Lastly, each student registers through the University's Visual Information Processing Internet site at https://vip.sc.edu. This system requires a Student Number, which is your social security number and a 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The first time you use VIP, your PIN will be the month and day of your birthday. For example, if you were born on May 12 your PIN would be "0512". To safeguard your security, you will be asked to immediately change this PIN to another 4-digit PIN that you will be able to easily remember. If you have forgotten your PIN, you can call the Registrar's Office at 803.777.5555.

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How much is tuition?

Fees can be checked on the VIP system, by logging in and clicking on the red Financial tab. For Fall 2007, graduate tuition of $440 (in-state) or $936 (out-of-state) per credit hour plus an APOGEE fee of $132 per credit hour. All students pay a $17 per credit hour technology fee.

Fall 2007 / Spring 2008 Tuition Schedule

Legal Residency Tuition per Credit Hour APOGEE Fee per Credit Hour Technology
Fee per Credit Hour		 Total Fees per Credit Hour
Fees for Video-Streaming, section 006
In-State
 $440 $132 $17 $589
Out-of-State
 $936 $132 $17 $1,085

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When and how do I pay fees?

Registration is on-going until the first day of classes, August 24, 2007. Fee payment by VIP ongoing beginning July 13, 2007.

FALL SEMESTER STUDENTS

Bills are no longer be mailed out. Students may view and print a copy of his/her Schedule and Bill by using VIP. The last day to mail-in payment is August 13, 2007. The last day to pay is by 5 p.m. on August 24, 2007. Courses will be cancelled for any student who has not paid fees by then. If your registration is cancelled and you wish to take courses, you must re-register and pay a late fee ($5.00 per day) starting on August 25, 2007.

You may pay fees in a number of ways:

  • In person at the Coliseum (corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets) from August 17-24, 2007 for Fall 2007, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Saturday hours 10 am to 5 pm. Use the Greene Street entrance. Coliseum payment is not available in the Summer semesters.
  • By mail, check should be made payable to The University of South Carolina. Check payment by mail is due in the Bursar's Office by 5 pm on August 13, 2007. Please send to: Bursar's Office, Room 206, Petigru College, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29208-0001. Make sure that you write your Social Security number on your check.
  • By the VIP system, using Electronic Check (call 803.777.3555 for information); or VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER credit cards. Please note the extra fees accessed for credit card payment - a $45 fee for use of MASTERCARD, DISCOVER; and VISA. Please wait for a transaction code to confirm successful completion.

Note: A "Fee Receipt" is not automatically sent. Students will need to request a written "Fee Receipt" by calling 803.777.4233.

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What is the refund policy?

Refunds of tuition follows the University's published calendar. APOGEE fees are refunded during the 100% refund period only.

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