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Spartanburg Methodist College Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Jessica from Inman, SC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Study hard and have a good relationship with your professors. The professors at SMC want to give you the tools so that when you transfer to a four year college you will do well.
    Great for these types of students

    Hard working and dedicated. Even if your not the best student, SMC will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

  • Laura Morales

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The Faculty and Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable of their fields. I have had an amazing experience so far as a freshman because my professors hold open office hours and are willing to help me outside of the classroom. I love the small college atmosphere here at Spartanburg Methodist College.
    Tips for prospective students

    -Sit in front of your classes
    -Make friends with the staff
    -Make sure to take advantage of all the events held on campus
    -Join a club and keep yourself busy
    -For Freshman I recommend living in an honor dorm, you will have a room all to yourself, and share a bathroom suit with three others
    -Use the tutor lab, get a tutor for ANY SUBJECT, IT IS FREE
    -Use the library to study
    -Learn the campus building names
    -IF YOU DO NOT KNOW SOMETHING ASK SOMEONE!

    Academic Rigor

    There are 6 associate degrees offered.
    -Business
    -Art (English, Humanities, Social Sciences)
    -Fine Arts (Music, Theater, Art)
    -Religious
    -Criminal Justice
    -Science

    Most students that attend Spartanburg Methodist College are on full academic scholarship.

    about 63% of the student body has a 3.0 or higher, in order to maintain scholarships

    Spartanburg Methodist College offers a wide range of classes that challenge the individuals thinking.

    Dorm Life

    If you live in an Honors Residence Hall (Sparrow for men and Bridges for Woman), you will find that you have a lot of privacy because you are sharing a suit style single bedroom suit with four others.

    LAUNDRY FACILITIES IN EVERY FLOOR OR BUILDING OF EVER RESIDENCE HALL.....LAUNDRY IS FREE!

    3 Women Residence Halls: Judd, Kingman, and Bridges
    4 Men Residence Halls: Hammond, Willard, Sparrow, and Parsons

    -Judd and Hammond have community bathrooms, that are cleaned by the maintenance staff.
    -Willard has quad style suite, two people to a room, that share a bathroom, two sinks, and a shower
    -Parsons and Kingman have suite style rooms that share one bathroom per two rooms.

    All resident students have an ID card with a personal password in order to enter their residence hall. It is very safe to live on campus.

    Visitation hours for the opposite sex start at 12pm but when 7pm rolls around you must go to the lobby of each dormitory to sign a member of opposite sex. Visitation hours end at 12am every night.

    There are RAs (Resident Assistants) living in every floor of every residence hall. Also RHDs (Resident Hall Directors) living in each Residence hall.

    Dorm life is what you make it.

    DRY CAMPUS
    TABACO FREE CAMPUS
    Food and Dining

    The cafeteria is located in the downstairs of the Student Center.

    The cafeteria offers unlimited food for resident students.

    -Soup bar
    -Full salad bar
    -Sandwich line
    -Fresh fruit stand
    -Fresh bread made daily
    -Grill line
    -Classic dinner line
    -Variety of soft drinks and juices
    -Ice cream machine
    -Dessert table

    The cafeteria is all you can eat.

    -Commuter students are able to sing for meal plans as well

    What to do for fun

    JOIN A CLUB

    Criminal Justice Club - Provides activities related to the Criminal Justice System to enhance career development for those interested in the criminal justice field.

    Delta Psi Omega Theatre Fraternity - The goal of this organization is to encourage and generate interest in theatre on the SMC campus. Delta Psi Omega helps to bring culture, entertainment, and dramatic social oriented venues to the SMC community.

    Gaming Society - The SMC Gaming Society seeks to provide students with an opportunity to gather with friends and play games of all kinds including but not limited to board games, card games, and video games.

    Hispanic Student Association - This organization exists to to enlighten non-hispanic students about hispanic culture and bring hispanic students together as well as promote and create activities for hispanic and non-hispanic students that exhibit spanish culture.

    Student Government Association - Represents the student's point of view in matters effecting SMC Community. And assists in planning social/recreational activities for the student body. Weekly Board Meetings every other Monday @ 11 am in the Gosa Room of the Student Center. All SMC students are invited to attend.

    P.O.P.S. - People Organizing Programs Successfully - Weekly meetings each Monday @ 4:00 pm in the Fireplace Room of the Student Center. All SMC students are invited to attend.

    Theta Lambda Nu - An online philosophy and religion society designed to open the lines the of communication between students, faculty, and staff of all religious backgrounds, regardless of belief. Contact Dr. Mark Gibbs to be added to the online facebook group.

    Campus Ministry
    Baptist Collegiate Ministry - Supports the student-led worship service, Overflow, on Thursdays at 9 pm in the Chapel; Also hosts several small groups throughout the week and Basketball and Bible Study on Sundays at 11:30 am in the Old Gym.

    Presbyterian Student Association
    Wesley Fellowship - Meets on Monday nights @ 5:30 in the SMC Chapel

    National Honor Societies

    Sigma Kappa Delta - National Honor Society for English students meeting specified academic requirements.

    Phi Theta Kappa - National Honor Society for Junior colleges. Membership is open to students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 16 credit hours earned.

    Psi Beta - The National Honor Society for students in the field of Psychology in the two year college. They must have completed a B or higher in all Psychology Classes and have maintained a 3.0 GPA overall.

    Service Fraternity
    Kappa Sigma Alpha - Co-ed service fraternity serving the campus and local community through various projects throughout the year.

    Publications
    Trailblazer - Campus Newspaper published several times each semester. Offers opportunity to develop research, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. All students welcome.

    Illusions - College literary magazine produced each spring; open to all students interested in creative writing and visual arts.

    Olympian - Yearbook staff, open to all students, which presents the SMC annual each spring.

    Musical/Theatre
    Gospel Choir - Open to all students who enjoy singing and fellowship. Performs at chapel services and various on and off campus events. Practice on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Chapel

    SMC Glee - An auditioned singing and dancing group that performs at basketball games, campus events, and throughout the community.

    SMC Singers - Open to all students, the SMC singers perform at SMC Chapel Services and Fine Arts Recitals.

    SMC Troubadours - Students selected by audition, this choral ensemble performs at special functions, including the Fall and Spring SMC Concerts. The group also performs on a touring series each year primarily at local churches and schools

    SMC Players - A Student Drama organization presenting two productions each year.

    Bang for the buck

    3.0 GPA, graduating from a SC high school, SC resident, gets you a FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP.

    -Scholarships for 14 Intercollegiate sports :Tennis for men and women, Cross country, track, Soccer for men and women, Golf for men and women,Wrestling for men, Softball, Baseball, Basketball for men and women, and volleyball

    Scholarships as sophomores for leadership positions- Pioneer Peers, Presidential Ambassadors, Resident Assistants

    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    -2 year private college affiliated with the Methodist church.
    - Full tuition scholarships

    Spartanburg Methodist College is a service school, most people that attend here do some type of community service projects.

    SMC holds alternative Spring and Fall breaks, going all over the state and country.

    Most resent Fall break students went to Washington D.C. in order to talk to their House Representative and learn about homelessness and poverty through seminars held at the Methodist Building.

    There is big green trees and fields to enjoy nature.

    Great for these types of students

    -Full tuition scholarships
    -Likes small environment
    -Christian environment, but also very tolerant of other religious beliefs
    -Needs to focusing and extra help with transition to college
    -Close knit community
    -Freshman opportunities of leadership and service

    Clubs and Activities

    Criminal Justice Club - Provides activities related to the Criminal Justice System to enhance career development for those interested in the criminal justice field.

    Delta Psi Omega Theatre Fraternity - The goal of this organization is to encourage and generate interest in theatre on the SMC campus. Delta Psi Omega helps to bring culture, entertainment, and dramatic social oriented venues to the SMC community.

    Gaming Society - The SMC Gaming Society seeks to provide students with an opportunity to gather with friends and play games of all kinds including but not limited to board games, card games, and video games.

    Hispanic Student Association - This organization exists to to enlighten non-hispanic students about hispanic culture and bring hispanic students together as well as promote and create activities for hispanic and non-hispanic students that exhibit spanish culture.

    Student Government Association - Represents the student's point of view in matters effecting SMC Community. And assists in planning social/recreational activities for the student body. Weekly Board Meetings every other Monday @ 11 am in the Gosa Room of the Student Center. All SMC students are invited to attend.

    P.O.P.S. - People Organizing Programs Successfully - Weekly meetings each Monday @ 4:00 pm in the Fireplace Room of the Student Center. All SMC students are invited to attend.

    Theta Lambda Nu - An online philosophy and religion society designed to open the lines the of communication between students, faculty, and staff of all religious backgrounds, regardless of belief. Contact Dr. Mark Gibbs to be added to the online facebook group.

    Campus Ministry
    Baptist Collegiate Ministry - Supports the student-led worship service, Overflow, on Thursdays at 9 pm in the Chapel; Also hosts several small groups throughout the week and Basketball and Bible Study on Sundays at 11:30 am in the Old Gym.

    Presbyterian Student Association
    Wesley Fellowship - Meets on Monday nights @ 5:30 in the SMC Chapel

    National Honor Societies

    Sigma Kappa Delta - National Honor Society for English students meeting specified academic requirements.

    Phi Theta Kappa - National Honor Society for Junior colleges. Membership is open to students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 16 credit hours earned.

    Psi Beta - The National Honor Society for students in the field of Psychology in the two year college. They must have completed a B or higher in all Psychology Classes and have maintained a 3.0 GPA overall.

    Service Fraternity
    Kappa Sigma Alpha - Co-ed service fraternity serving the campus and local community through various projects throughout the year.

    Publications
    Trailblazer - Campus Newspaper published several times each semester. Offers opportunity to develop research, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. All students welcome.

    Illusions - College literary magazine produced each spring; open to all students interested in creative writing and visual arts.

    Olympian - Yearbook staff, open to all students, which presents the SMC annual each spring.

    Musical/Theatre
    Gospel Choir - Open to all students who enjoy singing and fellowship. Performs at chapel services and various on and off campus events. Practice on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Chapel

    SMC Glee - An auditioned singing and dancing group that performs at basketball games, campus events, and throughout the community.

    SMC Singers - Open to all students, the SMC singers perform at SMC Chapel Services and Fine Arts Recitals.

    SMC Troubadours - Students selected by audition, this choral ensemble performs at special functions, including the Fall and Spring SMC Concerts. The group also performs on a touring series each year primarily at local churches and schools

    SMC Players - A Student Drama organization presenting two productions each year.

    Greek Life

    A couple of honor and service fraternities and societies mention in the CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES section.
    Campus Safety

    Spartanburg Methodist College was rated the 4th safest Campus in the state of SC

  • Breana from Taylors, SC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Spartanburg Methodist College is small, two year college which is a great transition college for the high school student. The students and faculty are very helpful and are willing to go above and beyond for you. SMC is a great choice for graduating seniors.
    Tips for prospective students

    Taking and tour is key. The campus is very small but it can be kind of intimidating coming in for your first year in college. So take a tour and get to know the campus really well. Also, if you play a sport talk with the coaches here on campus they will be more than happy to talk to you and help you out with anything you need.
    Academic Rigor

    SMC is mediocre in class difficulty. I guess it just depends on the courses you are taking and the load of credit hours you have per semester.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm Life is great. You meet so many people and become close friends with all or your roommates and suite mates. Laundry is free and everyone is real respectful with you clothes and belongings.
    Food and Dining

    I never thought I would say this but the food is amazing. College cafeterias are normally gross but SMC really does a good job with variety and quality of the food.
    What to do for fun

    Well Spartanburg is a very populated city so there are plenty of things to do. Also, the school is only five minutes from downtown so your never too far from a good time. There are normally baseball and softball games going on on the weekends and occasionally a little game of pick football on the campus lawn.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    They just built this new Cafe under Judd residence hall where there are, on some nights, karaoke contests and such.
    Great for these types of students

    Smc is a great place for athletes. Everyone comes out to games and supports other teams.
    Clubs and Activities

    Pops is a wonderful Club here on campus that tries to get student involved and throws together parties and movies nights.
    Campus Safety

    Campus Safety is great here. They are always on call and will come where ever you need them. They will unlock your door if you are locked out and are very nice and caring.

  • Sylvia from Tamassee, SC

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will enjoy being here

    I believe i will enjoy being here, due to the fact that it is a small but good school.
    Bang for the buck

    To me it's not all about money or how much it really cost, but only if I'm in real need.