University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken is on a 453-acre campus in the suburban setting of Aiken, South Carolina, not far from Columbia.

University of South Carolina Aiken Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of South Carolina Aiken students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of South Carolina Aiken has fraternities and sororities.

University of South Carolina Aiken has the Black Student Union. In fact, more students participate in the Black Student Union than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of South Carolina Aiken include CURLS (Confident Unique Regal Leading Society), Student Nurses Association, Unity (an organization who supports LGBTQIA+ and all students on campus) and Engineering Student Association.

University of South Carolina Aiken students' favorite campus events are Stress Blowout Breakfast Fall, Talent Show and Drag Show.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of South Carolina Aiken.

University of South Carolina Aiken offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of South Carolina Aiken students live off campus. In 2022, 22% of undergrads at University of South Carolina Aiken lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of South Carolina Aiken. There are 969 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,101 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 620 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 35% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

At University of South Carolina Aiken 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 University of South Carolina Aiken:

Is University of South Carolina Aiken 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.

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

University of South Carolina Aiken offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of South Carolina Aiken

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of South Carolina Aiken, take Interstate 20 to Aiken, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Augusta Regional airport.

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