Get Started Today
- Select your theme from the options below.
- Submit your request to
- You'll receive a link to your new site.
- Join an on-line class: OpenScholar Training Calendar.
- Visit our documentation site to learn about features, functionality and other topics.
- Watch short but informative tutorials from our Video Tutorial Library.
Choose from 3 themes
Each is branded for the University of South Carolina. These templates are ‘pre-set’, meaning the information architecture is already in place to expedite and facilitate your website-building process. Click on each example below and explore it before selecting.
Current Websites Using OpenScholar
Bowen theme 
Campbell theme 
Elegendi theme (Center Only) 
Why use OpenScholar?
No Technical Knowledge Needed
The user-friendly interface for adding and editing content requires no technical knowledge, special software, or HTML. You can edit your site from any computer with an internet connection.
Drag and drop layout system
The "drag-and-drop" tool provides an easy way to arrange the content presentation on any site. You can design site-wide default layouts or create unique layouts for different sections of your site.
Dedicated Support
OpenScholar provides professional, help desk style support, and robust, regularly updated documentation.
Apps & widgets
OpenScholar comes with a set of preconfigured, customizable and reusable apps that satisfy common use cases in (academic) websites including News, Events and calendaring, Publications, Blog, FAQ, Slideshow, etc.
Custom Domains
Use your custom domain URL for your website. Departments and institutes can use their existing domain for all sites of affiliated scholars.
Faceted Search
Search pages, publications, posts, events, and comments, etc. The feature also includes advanced search filtering by terms/categories.
Control the Look of Your Site
Choose your theme (template) already branded according to University of South Carolina guidelines. Add your own text, video, and images.
Social Media Integration
Allow sharing of your content on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Built-in Site Analytics
Easily plug in and leverage popular site tracking services. Data collected will indicate traffic patterns across your site.
Got Questions? Contact
OpenScholar Support