Community Life
List all dorms on campus and say whether they are freshmen or upperclassmen.
- Hammond
- Willard
- Parsons
-Kingman
- Judd
-Sparrow
-Bridges
Admissions: What 2 things are needed for a traditional freshman application for SMC?
1. Completed Application
2. High School Transcript
No SAT/ACT test scores are required!
Give me your best sales pitch on the CAMAK Core
- a set of 6 professional development courses that students will take during their junior and senior years at SMC. This program is to help students for life after college.
What is the average total enrollment for SMC each fall?
Averaging around 1,100 students each fall.
This past year in 2024, SMC hit record enrollment at 1,129 students which included in-person and online students.
What are the two Auditoriums on campus and which is bigger and which is newer?
- Camak Auditorium (Larger)
Gibbs Auditorium (Newer)
Explain Judd
- All Female Residence Hall
- Double Rooms (2 students share a bedroom)
- Sink in Room
- Hall bathroom
What are the 5 departments in the Buchheit Administration Building?
- Business Office
- Financial Aid Office
- Academic Advising Office
- Presidents Office
- Registrar's Office
What year did SMC open it's Bachelors program?
2019
What is the percentage of Female to Male students?
57%Femal and 43% Male
How many open 24/7 locations do we have on campus and name them.
THREE!
- Computer Lab in Walker
- Student Center
- Campus Safety
Explain Hammond
- First building ever built on campus
- Coed Residence Hall
- Floors are Split by Gender
- Has both Single and Double Rooms (most are single)
- Hall Bath and Laundry on each floor
SMCX: List the 5 different departments that make up the SMC Experience.
- Community
- Involvement
- Success
- Career
- Wellness
How many on ground Bachelors Degree programs does SMC offer?
Bonus 100 Points if you can list them!
SEVEN!
-Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration
-Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
-Bachelors of Arts in Sport Management
-Bachelors of Arts in Professional Writing and Digital Communications
-Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
-Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Fall 2026)
-Customizable Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
What is the percent of residential vs commuting students?
Residential 66%
Commuting 34%
List the 3 different names that SMC has held since opening in 1911.
1911: Textile Industrial Institute
1942: Spartanburg Junior College
1974: Spartanburg Methodist College
Explain Parsons and Kingman
- Coed residence hall
- Double suites: two students share a room and two rooms share a bathroom.
- Jack and Jack or Jill and Jill style
Financial Aid: What are the 2 major SMC scholarships available to South Carolina High School graduates? Explain each scholarships requirements
1. Full Tuition Scholarship
- Student must graduate from a SC high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher and complete the FAFSA
2. Pioneer Promise Scholarship
- Student must graduate from a SC high school with a 4.0 GPA or higher and complete the FAFSA
*undocumented students are unable to complete the FAFSA*
What are the 6 associate degree options at SMC?
Arts, Science, Business, Criminal Justice, Religious Studies, and Fine Arts
What is our student to faculty ratio average?
What is the average class size?
*Yes, there is a difference*
Student to faculty - 18:1
Average Class Size - 16
List all of the Men's and Women's Athletic teams on Campus.
Hint: there are 7 men's and 8 women's
7 Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, track & Field, and Volleyball (fall 2026)
8 Women's: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball (Indoor and Beach), and track & Field
Explain Sparrow and Bridges
- Deluxe Suite Style
- 3 or 4 residents per suite
- Individual rooms with shared common space and restroom
XVibes: How many Clubs and Organizations are at SMC?
Bonus 100 points if you can list 10!
Over 20!
What are the 3 newest degrees being added this fall?
- Exercise Science
- Education
-Information Technology (Online Only)
How many states are represented at SMC?
12 States!
The Pioneer Ambassador team is responsible for helping assist during all Enrollment Management Events. List the 4 major events that all PA's are required to be at.
- Fall Open House
- Pioneer Scholars Dinner
- Enrollment Day
- Accepted Students Day