University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of South Carolina students' favorite campus events are Family Weekend, Homecoming and Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive.

Does University of South Carolina Offer Student Housing?

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

University of South Carolina offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of South Carolina students live off campus. In 2023, 31% of undergrads at University of South Carolina lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 69% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of South Carolina. There are 9,956 spots available in on-campus housing for all 27,428 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

University of South Carolina Athletics

At University of South Carolina 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:

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

University of South Carolina 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

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, take 126 and 77 to Columbia, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbia Metropolitan airport.

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