Sims at Women's Quad

Suite-style living and home to the Women in Retailing community in one of the three buildings that make up the Women's Quad, one of the loveliest spots on campus.

At a Glance

Housing for female students
Suite-style rooms
Located next to the student union (map)
Recently renovated with updated rooms

See Our Rooms

Where You'll Live

Each four-person suite shares a bathroom and each two-person bedroom shares a sink.

Your Space

Bedroom

Vinyl faux wood floors
Two lofted beds
Two three drawer dressers
Two desks w/chairs
Two filing cabinets/locking storage
Two wardrobes with whiteboard doors
Sink and mirror

Bathroom

Shower (curtain provided)
Toilet

Amenities

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Yes
Cable Connection: Yes
Internet Connection: Yes (2 per room)

Access

Floors: 3
Elevator: Yes
Keycard Access: Yes

Facilities

Kitchens: First floor and basement
Laundry Room: Basement

Common Areas

Community Rooms: Yes
Entertainment Rooms: Yes
Residential Classrooms: 2 (smart classrooms)

Room and Furniture Dimensions

Room

Space Under Sink: 23" deep x 23" wide x 28" tall
Ceiling Height: 130"
Wall Type: Drywall
Microfridge Rental: Yes, click here for more information.

Furniture

Bed: 38" deep x 85" wide x 60" tall
Width under bed: 80 1/2"
Highest Bed Height: 60"
Lowest Bed Height: 25.5"
Desk: 24" deep x 32" wide x 30" tall
Desk Chair: 23" deep x 20" wide x 35" tall
File Cabinet: 24" deep x 24" wide x 28.5" tall
Dresser: 24" deep x 29" wide x 30" tall
Wardrobe: 16" deep x 33" wide x 68" tall
Interior Wardrobe (right side-top): 12" wide x 12" tall
Interior Wardrobe (right side-bottom): 12" wide x 56" tall
Interior Wardrobe (left side-top): 12" wide x 34" tall
Interior Wardrobe (left side-bottom): 12" wide x 34" tall
Mirror over sink: 24" x 36"
Window: 25" wide x 57" tall

Loftable Bed: No, please reference the policy here.
How to raise your bed

Floor plans, layouts, dimensions and features may vary.

Living Learning Communities

Carolina Women's Community

Female students interested in exploring womanhood through the lens of their academic careers, leadership development and social justice issues.

Women in Retailing

Female students who are pursuing a degree in retail and want to connect with other students who have similar interests.

Hall Staff

Live-In Residence Life Coordinator
Live-In Assistant Residence Life Coordinator

Is this the place for you?

Housing applications are open now! Make sure to submit yours by the May 1 deadline.

Some insurance providers will request the physical address of your student’s residence hall. The address for Sims is listed below. Please remember that USPS, UPS and FedEx will not deliver to our residence halls. Packages and mail should be sent to your student’s USC PO Box.

1501 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29208

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