S.C. Code Regs. § § 62-15
The Commission shall make, or cause to be made, an initial visit within the first year of licensing and subsequent annual visits to the institution's facilities when appropriate. The purpose of the visit is to confirm the documentation furnished by the institution and to find out whether the institution meets, or continues to meet, standards specified by the Commission. The facilities must be approved as a prerequisite to licensing. The Commission may waive on-site evaluation for an institution located outside the State or an institution offering home study or correspondence courses. If an examination is necessary to an out-of-state institution, the actual expenses incurred by the representative or representatives will be borne by the institution requesting licensing.
S.C. Code Regs. § 62-15