University of South Carolina Aiken

University of South Carolina Aiken Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of South Carolina Aiken has several thriving University Theatre Players. In fact, more students participate in the University Theatre Players than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of South Carolina Aiken include Black Student Union, NAACP USCA Chapter, Pacer Fellowship of Christian Athletes and USCA Pacesetters.

University of South Carolina Aiken students' favorite campus events are Stress Blowout Breakfast Fall, One Table and Pacer Madness.

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 for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of South Carolina Aiken students live off campus. In 2023, 24% of undergrads at University of South Carolina Aiken lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 76% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of South Carolina Aiken. There are 986 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,145 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 668 students chose to live in campus housing. 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

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