USC Mission: To inspire, empower and nurture lifelong learning
Values: Integrity, Mutual Respect and Diversity
About USC
University Senior College is a senior secondary independent school located in the City of Adelaide within the grounds of The University of Adelaide. The College is dedicated to supporting students to take their place in the world through an academic pathway leading to universi
ty. University Senior College supports every student to flourish. We challenge students and personalise their learning. The College is committed to the development of the USC Graduate Attributes which are embedded in the curriculum, the mentoring program, student-led activities and student governance. USC staff are specialists and many are leaders in their fields. Modelling self-efficacy, staff work collaboratively and purposefully to provide the best opportunities and outcomes for students in the senior years. Adaptable, resilient and ready to succeed at university
2. Effective communicators
3. Leaders and collaborators
4. Creative, innovative and critical thinkers
5. Ethically and interculturally minded
Campus Facilities
Jordan Building Campus
The main campus of University Senior College is located in the five storey Jordan Building within the grounds of The University of Adelaide, North Terrace campus. The recently refurbished Jordan building includes:
* Ground Floor administration services
* Level 1: Science Laboratories with specialised rooms for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and a General Science rooms catering to all sciences including Psychology
* Level 2: Teaching spaces, computer rooms, and collaborative student learning spaces
* Level 3: State-of-the-art 72 seat lecture theatre, teaching and student collaboration spaces, and kitchen facilities
* Level 4: Teaching spaces and collaborative student learning spaces. Counselling services and the Careers Guidance service are also located on this level.
* Level 5: State-of-the- art 60 seat lecture theatre in addition to teaching and student collaboration spaces. Gawler Place Campus
The newly refurbished Gawler Place Campus is located off North Terrace on Level 9 above the Gawler Place car park.
* It is the home of the University Senior College Year 10, Arts and Drama offering an Art & Design space including technology and loft space for design students. The large Drama space is used for drama lessons and rehearsals in addition to Fringe performances and the annual art and design show.
*This space also comprises of a second reception area for student services, teaching and learning spaces and the home for International Student Services. The University of Adelaide
The partnership between USC and the University of Adelaide provides all USC students access to the following University facilities (include photos below)
* Lecture Theatres: The majority of Year 12 lectures are held in the numerous Lecture Theatres that are located on the North Terrace campus. All Year 12 lectures are recorded.
* Barr Smith Library: Students have full borrowing rights, access to all computers and use of study spaces including the silent study room
* Student Hub
* Adelaide Law School
* Little Theatre
* Physics: Phytogenic
* Technology Services
