USC Upstate Mary Black College of Nursing

09/18/2025

Zak had an amazing time talking with nurses and prospective students at the Patewood Memorial Hospital’s Education Fair Yesterday.
To learn how you can join our graduate programs, contact our advising specialist Zakery Earp, zearp@uscupstate.edu
To apply, use this link: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

University of South Carolina Upstate
USC Upstate Greenville Campus

08/27/2025

Our students are off to an amazing start to the Fall semester. Faculty and Staff cannot wait to see all the great things that the students will do this year.

To learn how you can join our graduate programs, contact our advising specialist Zakery Earp, zearp@uscupstate.edu

To apply, use this link: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

08/20/2025

We are excited to welcome our new students and returning graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Faculty and Staff cannot wait to see all the great things that the students will do this year.

To learn how you can join our graduate programs, contact our advising specialist Zakery Earp, zearp@uscupstate.edu

To apply, use this link:

Apply to USC Upstate and take the first step toward your future. Learn about application requirements, deadlines, and resources to make the process simple and accessible. Start your journey to becoming a Spartan today.

08/06/2025

It's never too late to advance in your nursing career with an MSN or DNP. Join one of our graduate programs in Nursing at USC Upstate.
Apply by August 8th for the Fall 2025 semester here https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/
If you have any questions, contact our advising Specialist, Zakery Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu

07/23/2025

The BOLDTM Refinance Loan Program is funded by the State of South Carolina through the Lotery Expenditure Account and allows for tuition reimbursement for students enrolled in regionally accredited, not-for-profit, South Carolina based, public and private institutions offering graduate-level Master of Science (MSN) programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ph.D., or other like programs that prepare individuals for faculty roles.

To view the BOLDTM application and promissory note, click the following link and hit apply now.

https://www.scstudentloan.org/career-pathways/bold-nursing-faculty-program

To Apply for our Graduate Programs, please use the following link

https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

Apply to USC Upstate and take the first step toward your future. Learn about application requirements, deadlines, and resources to make the process simple and accessible. Start your journey to becoming a Spartan today.

07/16/2025

Our students in the DNP program research topics and issues that directly affect their community members. one student, Natasha Duckwall, created an amazing research project on type 2 diabetes. to learn more about how you can further your education and help those in your community, reach out to our advising specialist Zak Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu

Apply to our graduate programs today: https://uscupstate.edu/admissions/apply/

06/04/2025

We would like to take a moment to give kudos to our advising specialist and administrative support coordinator, Zak Earp, for running his first race with his dad. This reminds us that self-care is crucial in maintaining self-preservation.

One of the core values for the Mary Black College of Nursing is Caring. This goes for all in the department and program. Keep it up Zak, and good luck on your next race.

To learn more about how you could be a part of our wonderful and supportive program, reach out to Zak, zearp@uscupstate.edu

06/02/2025

The DNP degree program at University of South Carolina Upstate, Mary Black College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

To learn more about our DNP program, contact our Advising Specialist, Zak Earp, zearp@uscupstate.edu

05/14/2025

The Mary Black College of Nursing would like to celebrate the 10 students who graduated from the MSN program on May 8th 2025. We are excited to see the impact you will have as nurse leaders in your communities. It is never too late to further your education. To learn more about our graduate nursing programs, contact our advising specialist, Zak Earp zearp@uscupstate.edu

05/08/2025

In honor of Nurses Week, we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our remarkable nurses - we are indeed fortunate to have some of the best teaching our future Nurses in the Mary Black College of Nursing- we are grateful for each of you and the lives you continue to touch

05/03/2025

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04/30/2025

We are heartbroken to hear about the closing of Limestone University and understand how overwhelming this moment may feel.

At USC Upstate we are here to support you. We are waiving the application fee for all Limestone students - whether you are a continuing student or were planning to start this fall.

Applications will be processed with heightened priority. If you were admitted for Fall 2025, just upload your Limestone acceptance letter so we may waive your fee.

We’re also here to talk through your options.

Our admissions counselors are available to help - call 864-503-5246 or email admissions@uscupstate.edu

Extra assistance is along the way — Stay tuned for news on Monday regarding an announcement about Limestone Day at USC Upstate 💚