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South Tower

Traditional housing with a kitchen on each floor and a lush garden behind the building, close to the student union.

At a Glance

  • Housing for all students
  • Traditional-style rooms
  • Located near the student union (map)
  • Conveniently located in the center of campus

  

2018 Move-In Guide(s)

 

See Our Rooms

 

Where You'll Live

Each floor has a full kitchen and each room is fully furnished, including two lofted beds. 

Your Space

Bedroom

  • Tile floor
  • Two beds
  • Two dressers
  • Two closets
  • Two desks with chairs

 Bathroom

  • One per floor
Amenities

Connectivity

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

Access

Floors: 18
Elevator: Yes
Keycard Access: Yes

Facilities

Kitchen: One per floor
Laundry Room: In basement

Common Areas

Study Rooms: First floor

Room and Furniture Dimensions

Room

Total Area: 16'5" x 12'7"
Window: 42" wide x 52" tall
Ceiling Height: 102"
Wall Type: Drywall
Microfridge Rental: Yes, click here for more information.

Furniture

Bed Size: 75"  (twin)
Bed Frame: 38" wide x 82" long x 36" tall
Maximum Bed Height: 30"
Lowest Bed Height: 4"
Desk: 24" deep x 42" wide x 30" tall
Desk Chair: 19" deep x 19" wide x 32" tall
Dresser: 18" deep x 24" wide x 42" tall
Dresser Drawers: 

  • 5" deep (4 drawers)
  • 7" deep (1 drawer)

Wardrobe: 29" deep x 52" wide x 94" tall

Loftable Bed: Yes, please reference the policy here.

Floor plans, layouts, dimensions and features may vary.

Living Learning Communities

Journalism and Mass Communications Community

Students who are pursuing a career in journalism or communications and are interested in developing their network and experience outside the classroom.

Hall Staff

Live-In Residence Life Coordinator
Resident Mentors:  17 Undergraduate Students

 

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 South Tower 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.

614 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29208