Abstract: the article reveals the main vectors of influence of the level of development of social competence of students of RSU named after S.A. Esenin in Ryazan (Russia) on the forming and formation of their personality and adaptation in the educational system. The concept that defines socio-psychological competence and adaptation of the individual is considered. Psychological, pedagogical and sociological factors that influence the adaptation of students in higher education are described. The components of socio-psychological competence and its functions in the implementation of student behavior in the educational space of the university are identified. The article presents the features of socio-psychological competence as a factor that affects the success of students’ adaptation in situations of social interaction in the educational environment of the university.
Keywords: competence, socio-psychological competence, interpersonal interaction, educational environment, educational process, professional activity, personal formation, success, development, knowledge, skills