University Senior College (or USC) is a

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high school A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper seconda ...

, offering secondary education for students in Years 10, 11 and 12, located on the city campus of the

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. The stated goal of the school is to provide students with ''"a senior school education that thoroughly prepares them to successfully enter tertiary studies."''USC: About the College
''University Senior College''. 20 November 2006. University Senior College is currently the leading feeder school to universities in South Australia (in particular

The University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide (informally Adelaide University) is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. The university's main campus is located on N ...

), with more than 90% of USC graduates being offered their first preference at University.

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

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; USC attracts students from across the

Adelaide Adelaide ( ) is the capital city of South Australia, the state's largest city and the fifth-most populous city in Australia. "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide (including the Adelaide Hills) or the Adelaide city centre. The dem ...

metropolitan area as well as international students from around the world. The defining feature of USC is its relationship with its parent institution, the

; in addition to sharing a campus, students at the school also share facilities such as the library, drama theatre and cafeteria. USC has no

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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.

Curriculum

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 The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is awarded to students who have successfully completed their senior secondary schooling in the state of South Australia. The SACE Board of South Australia (formerly known as the Senior Secondar ...

. USC offers a broad curriculum which covers all subjects necessary to qualify for SACE, including any prerequisites needed for the individual student's desired university course.

Scholarships

University Senior College offers limited

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for students entering Years 10, 11 and 12 ranging in value from 25% to 100% remission of tuition fees. Academic scholarships are granted based entirely on the results of an examination which is held every June for the next year's scholarship applicants.

Notable alumni

Hugh Sheridan Hugh Sheridan (born 30 June 1985) is an Australian actor, singer, television presenter who is known for their role as Ben Rafter in the television series '' Packed to the Rafters''. Sheridan is a four-time Logie Award winner, in the Logie Awar ...

– actor *

Murali K. Thalluri Murali Krishna Thalluri (born 4 August 1984) is an Australian film director, writer, and producer. Born in Canberra to Indian-born parents (Telugu), he moved to Adelaide where he attended Rostrevor College before completing his education at Uni ...

– director * Jake Haberfield – cricketer *

Osama Malik Osama "Ozzie" Malik ( ar, أسامة ملك ; born 30 September 1990) is an Australian professional association football, footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Indian Super League club Odisha FC, Odisha. Club caree ...

– soccer player * Marielle Smith – senator

References

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