South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

South Carolina State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at South Carolina State University include Campus Activity Board, NAACP, United Voices of Christ and Student Media.

South Carolina State University students' favorite campus traditions are Back to School Week, Homecoming Week and Bulldog Fest.

Does South Carolina State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at South Carolina State University.

South Carolina State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of South Carolina State University students live on campus. In 2023, 77% of undergrads at South Carolina State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 17% of students lived off-campus or commuted to South Carolina State University. There are 2,016 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,374 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,942 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

South Carolina State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

South Carolina State University Athletics

At South Carolina State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at South Carolina State University:

Is South Carolina State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

South Carolina State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The South Carolina State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

South Carolina State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to South Carolina State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit South Carolina State University, take Interstate 26 to Orangeburg, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbia Metropolitan airport.

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