Turn Learning Into Action.
Engage Upstate helps USC Upstate students connect what you learn in class to real-world experience through service-learning courses, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships.
Whether you want to build your résumé, explore a career path, or give back to the community, Engage Upstate offers hands-on experiences that matter.
- Register for the Spartanburg Certified Volunteer Program
Looking for an opportunity to give back to our community? Need to build up service hours for your club, organization, or resume? Want to encourage yourself and/or others to get more involved in our community? The Spartanburg Certified Volunteer Program makes it easy to get involved and give back. Our database connects participants with volunteer… Read more: Register for the Spartanburg Certified Volunteer Program - Enroll in Spring 2026 Service-Learning Courses
This Spring, lots of new and exciting service learning opportunities will be available! Below faculty and students can find a list of Service Learning and Community Engagement (SL/CE) courses. These courses give students an opportunity to work with their communities and learn hands-on skills that they can apply to their careers. Find more information on… Read more: Enroll in Spring 2026 Service-Learning Courses - Engage Upstate Spotlight: Bringing Local History to Life
Tammy Pike, senior instructor of history, has woven South Carolina women’s history into her Service Learning courses in a way that brings local history to life. Pike has established a significant partnership with Joe Hursey, historian at the Piedmont Historical Preservation Society. In her HIST U325 course, Women in the US Since 1865, students transcribed… Read more: Engage Upstate Spotlight: Bringing Local History to Life - Fall 2025 Courses Engage Students with Non-Profits and Community Partners
This fall, students in 35 courses and 71 unique sections are participating in Service Learning and Community Engagement (SL/CE) opportunities with community partners throughout the Upstate and beyond. Through these courses, students gain hands-on experience applying skills they learn in class to solve problems and meet community needs. Find more information on these courses by… Read more: Fall 2025 Courses Engage Students with Non-Profits and Community Partners