Located in Sumter, South Carolina, the University of South Carolina Sumter is a regional campus of the University of South Carolina. Its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area. At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service, and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience. USC Sumter offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life.