More than housing. It’s home.
Build lifelong friendships, grow as leaders, and experience the Yellow Jacket community up close. Welcome to The Hive.
A home where community and opportunity come together.
Whether you are a first-year student discovering independence or an upperclassman preparing for the future, Residential Life is designed to help every student thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Lifelong friendships
Live alongside the classmates who become your Allen family.
Leadership
Grow as a leader through hall life and community involvement.
Hall programs
Engaging residence hall programs all year long.
Support close by
Supportive staff and easy access to campus resources.
A vibrant learning community where friendships are forged, minds are nurtured, and the journey to self-discovery begins, all under one roof.
Four steps to your room in The Hive.
Living on campus is convenient, affordable, and fun. Here’s how to get started.
What living on campus costs
- Room (standard double)$1,622 / semester
- Board (19 meals per week)$3,199 / semester
- Health Fee$321 / semester
- Refrigerator fee$65
- Microwave fee$35
Move-in & move-out
- Aug 6Move-in for new students
- Nov 21Residence halls close at 5:00 pm
- Jan 9Residence halls open for spring
- May 8Residence halls close at noon
We’re here to help you thrive.
Office of Residential Life & Health Services
Jakqulyn Williams, Ed.S.
1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Reid Hall
(803) 376-5730Higgins Hall
(803) 758-2701Preston Warren Williams Hall (PWW)
(803) 765-6031Wilma Delores Webb Williams Hall (WDWW)
(803) 376-5943
Live. Lead. Develop.
Turn your graduate experience into professional experience. Residential Life & Health Services is seeking graduate students who understand the value of community, leadership, and the residential student experience.
- Four (4) Graduate Assistant positions, one per residence hall
- Designed for graduate students with prior on-campus living experience
- Ideal for 1-year master’s students and aspiring Student Affairs and Higher Education professionals
Program Benefits
- Institutional scholarship support
- Housing costs covered
- Potential meal plan assistance
- Monthly stipend
- Real-world student affairs experience
- Leadership & crisis response training
- Residence life & wellness programming experience
Build your professional portfolio with hands-on experience in:
- Applications openMay 30, 2026
- Applications closeJune 19, 2026
- InterviewsJune 24–25, 2026
- Applicants notifiedJune 29, 2026
Questions? Contact the Office of Residential Life & Health Services at (803) 376-5732.