At a Glance
- Traditional rooms
- Located behind Blatt P.E. Center (map)
See Our Rooms
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Idea Gallery
See how students are making their space their own.
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Floor Plan
Get a feel for how your space will be laid out.
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On Demand 360 Video
Take a virtual tour of the Bates House building.
Where You'll Live
Every room comes with a combo microwave and fridge (microfridge), and all students have access to the in-hall 24-hour computer lab.
Bedroom
- Tile floor
- Two beds
- Two dressers
- Two closets
- Two desks w/chairs
- Microfridge included
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Yes
Internet Connection: Yes (2 per room)
Cable is not available in the residence halls.
Access
Floors: 10
Elevator: Yes
Keycard Access: Yes
Facilities
Kitchens: Floors 2 to 10 in the C-wing
Laundry Rooms: First floor in the C-wing
Bathrooms: One per floor in each wing
Common Areas
Dining Facility: No
Student Success Center Satellite Office
24-hour Computer Lab: Yes
Room
Total Area: 11'6" x 15'6"
Window: 42" wide x 77" tall (windows do not open)
Shower Dimensions: 58" wide x 80" tall
Ceiling Height: 121"
Wall Type: Cement (side walls)/Drywall (where there window is)
Microfridge Rental: No, microfridge comes in the room.
Furniture
Bed Size: 80" (extra long twin)
Bed Frame: 38" wide x 85" long x 36" tall
Maximum Bed Height: 33"
Desk: 24" deep x 42" wide x 30" tall
Desk Chair: 18" deep x 17" wide x 33" tall
Closet: 25" deep x 44" wide x 108" tall
Loftable Bed: Yes, please reference the policy.
Floor plans, layouts, dimensions and features may vary.
Palmetto Pathways
An invitation-only program that gives students the experience of living on campus while helping them transition into being full-time at Carolina.
Gamecock Gateway
An invitation-only program that gives students the experience of living on campus while helping them transition into being full-time at Carolina.
Live-In Residence Life Coordinator
Live-In Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Resident Mentors: 28 Undergraduate Students
Is this the place for you?
The new incoming student housing application is now live via the Housing portal at my.sc.edu. The deadline to apply is May 5.
Some insurance providers will request the physical address of your student’s residence hall. The address for Bates House 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.
1423 Whaley Street
Columbia, SC 29208