" I live in Pacer Downs and I love it. I love how I can go back to my room during the day if I have a break between classes. I also feel that I have met more people by living on campus. I do not think that I would have had a good college experience if I would not have lived on-campus."
- Katie Gerth , Early Childhood Education major
Did You Know?
USC Aiken has some of the best professional schools in South Carolina. All three - business, nursing, and education - have received the highest level of accreditation possible. This means more opportunities for you to learn from the best and brightest the University has to offer.
"After coming to USC Aiken, I was really able to get involved in alot of great community service projects tha benefit both the local community and beyond."
- Marcus Allen, Business Marketing major
"In each of our housing facilities, you'll find RAs like me, as well as professional staff members, who have undergone special training to help students deal with some of the common issues that may arise when living away from home for the first time."
- Erin Smith, Elementary Education major
"The best part of being a nursing major and actually being in the nursing program is the reputation USC Aiken nursing students carry. Many students and professors know that to get into the program here is competitive, and to be in the program is an accomplishment."
- Shelby Williams, Nursing major
"During the course of my freshman and sophomore years, I was a resident in the Pacer Downs. When I first met my roommate my freshman year, we became the best of friends from the get-go. We found out that we were so much alike in many ways. We connected like brothers, and we are still roommates today during our junior year. "
- Anthony (T.J.) Langford, Communications major
"Being a communication major at USC Aiken has definitely prepared me for effective communicating in a real world setting. I've even been able to communicate in a different language for guests at Disney, thanks to the French courses I’ve taken at USC Aiken. I constantly find myself using concepts that I’ve learned in the classroom; some of which I wouldn’t have been able to use until later after college. "
- Paige Jeffcoat, Communications major
Intern for The Walt Disney Company
"USC Aiken was my very first choice because it wasn't too far from home, but I still got to leave home and experience something new. There were other colleges that I looked at, such as Emory, Winthrop, and USC Columbia, but I'm glad that I chose USCA. "
- Shantivia Boneparte, Exercise & Sports Science major
University Housing
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS INFORMATION
Here is where you will find information on the housing options that USC Aiken has to offer as well as much more information for prospective students.
Housing Options
*Coming Soon* is a brand-new residence hall that will begin housing incoming freshmen in Fall 2008. Each suite will contain four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a furnished living area. Each floor will have a large common area for use as a study space and for recreation.
... More Info on the New Freshman Residence Hall
Pacer Commons is a residence hall that opened in 2004. The suite-style housing has doubles and singles available (singles are primarily for upperclassmen); each suite contains two bedrooms; two full bathrooms, a furnished living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. Each floor has a large common area that is used as a study space and for recreation.
... More Info on Pacer Commons
Pacer Downs is an apartment community located on campus for sophomores and above. Each apartment contains two bedrooms (two students per room); two full bathrooms; a furnished living area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Apartments are furnished with built in beds, a couch and TV stand, as well as a large kitchen table with 4 chairs.
... More Info on Pacer Downs
Housing Features
Some of the features you can expect in all of our housing options:
- Share a two bedroom suite with two baths, furnished living/dining area and kitchen
- Be within walking distance of classes, campus dining, activities, and many support services
- Participate in educational and social programs planned by the Resident Assistants (RAs) to help you adjust to college life
- Live in a safe environment with 24-hour Public Safety coverage
- Pacer Net (Connect your computer in the suite with direct high-speed internet access)
- Cable Television
- All utilities provided (except long distance telephone)
- On-site laundry facilities
- Ample parking
These features are exclusive to Pacer Commons and the New Freshman Residence Hall:
- Enhanced security features including a "three door" system: Building Front Door (card access), Suite Door (key access), Bedroom Door (key access)
- Ample common areas for recreation and study space as well as a game room
How Much?
Pacer Commons Double (incoming students only)
$2,100 per semester
Pacer Commons Single (upper-class residents only)
$2,440 per semester
Pacer Downs (Double)
$2,100 per semester
Rates are subject to change depending on Board of Trustees approval.
Remember to submit your deposit along with the completed contract and application to secure a space.
Due to the fact that there are a limited number of spaces, housing is based on a first come-first serve basis. PLEASE PLAN IN ADVANCE!
Meal Plans
USCA requires all students living on campus to have a meal plan. For more information on meal plan costs, contact the Dining Services Office at 803-641-3293 or click here to view all available meal plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What items should I bring when I go to live on the USCA campus?
For a list of items that you may want to bring, click here.
Will my computer be able to connect to the Internet when I move into campus housing?
All rooms and common areas are equipped with ethernet jacks or have wireless capabilities to connect to the Internet. For the recommended minimum system requirements for PCs and Macs, click here.