About This Journal
About This Journal
The Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal
The Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal (CURJ) is the University of South Carolina’s student-led, peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal. CURJ provides a publication forum for undergraduate students across the USC system to showcase original research and scholarly work from all academic disciplines in article format.
Quick Facts
- Student-run, peer-reviewed undergraduate journal
- Four subsections: STEM, Humanities, Social Science, Interdisciplinary
- Hosted in partnership with the University Libraries
- Submissions accepted from all USC campuses and majors
Our Name and Mission
The journal is named after the South Caroliniana Library, the first free-standing academic library in the nation. Founded in 1840, the library was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and served as the University’s college library for over a century before becoming a special collections library.
In honoring that legacy, CURJ seeks to cultivate a space where undergraduate students contribute to the broader academic community through research, publication, and intellectual engagement.
Submission Snapshot
We accept full-length articles and scholarly commentaries. Submissions undergo anonymous peer review by undergraduate reviewers with faculty oversight. Typical decision timelines are noted in the full guidelines linked below.
Editorial Team
CURJ is student-led and supported by faculty advisors and the University Libraries. Undergraduate editors manage submissions, coordinate peer review, and prepare accepted articles for publication.