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Maxcy

An international housing option in the heart of campus, providing opportunities to learn about the world and to promote understanding across cultures.

At a Glance

  • Housing for all students
  • Suite-style rooms
  • Located near the Horseshoe (map)
  • One of the most diverse communities on campus

   

Visit the International House at Maxcy website

Get full details about living at Maxcy.

 

See Our Rooms

 

Where You'll Live

Suite-style rooms located behind the Horseshoe in the center of campus, with in-building classrooms and a demonstration kitchen.

Your Space

Bedroom

  • Tile floor
  • Two beds
  • Two dressers
  • Two closets
  • Two desks w/chairs

 Bathroom

  • Shower (curtain provided) and toilet
  • Sink is located in room
Amenities

Connectivity

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

Access

Floors: 4
Elevator: Yes
Keycard Access: Yes

Facilities

Kitchen: First floor
Laundry Room: In basement

Common Areas

Meeting Rooms: Yes
Lounge Space: First floor

Room and Furniture Dimensions

Room

Total Area: 16'3" x 10'10"
Bathroom:  3'5" x 4'6"
Window: 65" wide x 64" tall
Space under sink: 13"
Ceiling Height: 107"
Wall Type: Drywall
Microfridge Rental: Yes, click here for more information.

Furniture

Bed Size: 80" (extra long twin)
Bed Frame: 38" wide x 86" long x 36" tall
Maximum Bed Height: 31"
Desk: 25" deep x 43" wide x 30" tall
Desk Chair: 18" deep x 18" wide x 33" tall
Dresser: 20" deep x 30" wide x 45" tall
Dresser Drawers: 5 1/2" deep
Closet: 20" deep x 51" wide x 107" tall

Loftable Bed: Yes, please reference the policy here.
Bunkable Bed: Yes

Floor plans, layouts, dimensions and features may vary.

Living Learning Communities

International House at Maxcy

Students who want to live in a diverse community to learn about the world, its cultures and its languages, and want to promote better international understanding.

Hall Staff

Faculty Principal
Live-In Residence Hall Director: 1 Graduate Student
Resident Mentors:  6 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 Maxcy 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.

1332 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29208