Last Updated June 28, 2022
701 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208,
United States
Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience
Nondiscrimination Policy
This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Chosen Name
Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on transcript
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- ADA accessible
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating University of South Carolina School of Law
Questions about financial aid
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
803.777.8134
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Student Affairs
803.777.2430
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jan M. Baker
bakerjm3@law.sc.edu
803.777.7737
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Office of Student Affairs
803.777.2430
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Office of Student Affairs
803.777.2430
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jan M. Baker
bakerjm3@law.sc.edu
803.777.7737