There isn’t much you need to bring with you your session, but there are still a few items that will help:
- VIP ID and USC system password. You will use this to access university WiFi and accounts.
- Transcripts and records. As well as AP/IB scores and any other relative correspondence.
- Appropriate technology. Business, nursing, social work, global studies and cyber intelligence majors will need to bring a laptop.
- Your parking pass. This will be sent to you via email.
- Donations for the Gamecock Pantry. Learn more about the Gamecock Pantry and what to bring here.
- A state issued ID and/or driver’s license. You will need this to pick up your CarolinaCard.
- Comfortable shoes for walking.
- Comfortable clothes for evening activities.
- A light jacket and/or umbrella.
Within Columbia, we have the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is less than a two-hour drive from Columbia. For those arriving through Charlotte, Columbia Charlotte Shuttle is the leading provider of transportation between South Carolina and Charlotte Airport. Be sure to ask about their 10-Pack discount!
While overnight accommodations may not be needed, we wanted to share a few options that we recommend:
- Stay steps from campus at Graduate Columbia, a boutique hotel tailored to South Carolina. Sleep well in their comfy, cheerful guestrooms.
- Stay at Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s award-winning boutique hotel. Save 15% on your stay with promo code BYEBYEKIDDO. Visit www.hoteltrundle.com to book!
- Stay at Home2Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, located just a few blocks from the USC campus.
- Stay at Hyatt Place Downtown Columbia Vista and enjoy 18% off your stay! Located in the heart of the Vista, walking distance to Colonial Life Arena and the USC Campus. Use code 1008131 to book!
During your session, parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage (611 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29208). This was included in your Orientation registration fee and you will not have to pay upon your arrival.
Check-in for your session will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Greene Street outside of the Russell House. Please have your QR code (shared via email) ready to scan when you arrive.