The primary mission of the University of South Carolina, a multi-campus system serving the entire state of South Carolina, is the education of the state’s diverse citizens through its endeavors of teaching, research and service. In this regard, the University of South Carolina, the state’s flagship university, provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education, employment and programs for all qualified persons and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. The university will provide equal opportunity and affirmative action in employment, education and all programs offered throughout the University of South Carolina.