Come see Harden Street for yourself.
Every Allen visit is planned around you: hosted by our team, shaped by your interests, and ready when you arrive.
Three ways to get to know Allen.
Come in person with your family, bring your whole group, or start exploring from home.
- For students & familiesPersonal campus visitA hosted visit built around your interests: a guided tour of campus and time with the people who can answer your questions.Plan my visit →
- Schools, churches & organizationsGroup visitCounselors, youth leaders, and community groups can bring students for a hosted group experience.Plan a group visit →
- From anywhereExplore campus & mapGet to know the historic Yard before you arrive, and see where everything is.Explore campus →
All campus visits are scheduled and hosted by Allen staff, so every guest gets a proper welcome.
A visit planned around you, from the moment you arrive.
No phone tag. Tell us who’s coming and what matters to you, and our Admissions team will confirm your date and plan your visit before you get here.
- Request your dateShare your preferred days and what you’d like to see.
- We confirm & planAdmissions reaches out to confirm and send arrival details.
- A personal welcomeCheck in with Admissions. We’ll be expecting you.
- Your guided tourSee the historic Yard and the places you’ll learn and live.
- Leave with next stepsKnow exactly how to apply, pay for school, and stay in touch.
Tell us what you’d like to include.
Tell us what you want to study and what you’d like to see, and we’ll do our best to build it into your visit. Still deciding on a major? That’s a great reason to visit.
- Meet with an admissions counselor
- Talk with Financial Aid
- Meet faculty in my major
- Residence life & housing
- Athletics
- Campus ministry
- Student organizations
Request your visit ↓
Fill out the short form below. It takes about two minutes.
Bring your students. We’ll roll out the welcome.
For many students, a group trip is their first time on a college campus. We’ll make it one they remember.
- High schools
- Churches
- Youth programs
- College access groups
- Community organizations
- A hosted experienceYour group is welcomed and guided by Allen staff from arrival to departure.
- Built for your groupTell us your students’ ages, interests, and goals, and we’ll plan around them.
- Real talk on collegeStudents hear how admissions and financial aid work, and get their questions answered.
- Students go home readyEvery student leaves knowing how to apply and what to do next.
Plan ahead: request your group visit at least three weeks out, and include your group size and the number of chaperones.
Use the request form →Get to know the Yard before you arrive.
Since 1870, Allen has called Harden Street home. Here’s a first look at the places you’ll see on your visit.
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
In the heart of Columbia, minutes from downtown. Your confirmation will include where to park and where to check in.
Chappelle Hall
AdministrationOne of the historic buildings at the heart of campus.
Coppin Hall
Completed in 1907A landmark of the Allen University Historic District.
Arnett Hall
Historic campusPart of the historic core of the Yard.
J.S. Flipper Library
Study & researchWhere students study, research, and find support.
Residence halls
Campus livingWhere students live, build friendships, and find community.
John Hurst Adams Gymnasium
Athletics & eventsHome to big moments, from games to banquets.
What to bring
- Your questions (and your family’s)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Transcripts or test scores, if you have them
- Your phone, for photos of the Yard
Questions to ask
- What’s it like to live on campus?
- How do professors support students?
- What financial aid could I qualify for?
- Which clubs and organizations could I join?
Get a head start
Explore majors →Cost of attendance →Residential life →Information for parents →Ready to make it official?
The best visits end with an application. Start yours today.