University Senior College

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**University Senior College**

Established	2002
School type	Private
Principal	Robert "Bob" Holloway
Faculty	52
Students	approx. 500
Location	North Terrace University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia 5005
Information	(08) 8303 4988
Website	http://www.usc.adelaide.edu.au

University Senior College (or USC) is a coeducational and nonreligious independent high school, offering secondary education for students in Years 11 and 12, located on the city campus of the University of Adelaide, South Australia. The stated goal of the school is to provide students with "a senior school education that thoroughly prepares them to successfully enter tertiary studies."^[1]

1 Overview
2 Curriculumn
3 Scholarships
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Overview

University Senior College opened its doors in 2002, designed to provide secondary education suited to senior high school students intending to move on to study at university; USC attracts students from across the Adelaide metropolitan area as well as international students from around the world. The defining feature of USC is its relationship with its parent institution, the University of Adelaide; in addition to sharing a campus, students at the school also share facilities such as the library, drama theatre and cafeteria. USC has no school uniform policy, in keeping with the intended adult learning environment. Additionally, the school is situated within the Adelaide CBD, a short walking distance from shops, public transport and other conveniences.

[edit] Curriculumn

All students at University Senior College are expected to study subjects which will achieve a Tertiary Entrance Ranking in the South Australian Certificate of Education. USC offers a broad curriculumn which covers all subjects necessary to qualify for SACE, including any prerequisites needed for the individual student's desired university course.

[edit] Scholarships

University Senior College offers limited scholarships for students entering Year 11, ranging in value from 25% to 100% remission of tuition fees. Scholarships are granted based entirely on the results of an examination which is held every winter for the next year's scholarship applicants.