Here's everything you need to know about where you'll stay, where you can swipe your meal plan card, and where you can find fun this summer at USC!
Enjoy the "suite life" this summer at Preston Residence Hall, located at 1323 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29208. Your housing fees are included as a Summer JAM student!
| Your summer at a glance... | |
|---|---|
| June 22 | MOVE-IN DAY |
| June 23-24 | NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION |
| June 25 | FIRST DAY OF CLASS (see weekly class schedule) |
| August 1 | LAST DAY OF CLASS |
| August 3 | MOVE-OUT DAY |
| August 17 | FALL SEMESTER MOVE-IN DAY |
| August 19 | FALL SEMESTER FIRST DAY OF CLASS |
Meal plans are included! Your meal plan card will give you 100 meal swipes to be used at USC food venues across campus. Please note that some campus food venues will have special summer hours:
Boxed lunches will be provided if you indicated that you will be on campus over the weekends during the program. More information will be provided about pick up location and time.
You can always find exclusive Summer JAM events on the Summer JAM Calendar, and we highly recommend the following options for fun on- and off-campus:
The WFC at USC is your hub of health and wellness on campus. It features state-of-the-art amenities designed to meet all your fitness needs, including a weight room, cardio deck, and even a 52" climbing wall.
SUMMER HOURS:
Monday-Friday (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Saturday-Sunday (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Whether you're looking for a competitive outlet or learning to play a new sport, intramural sports has something to offer for everyone. Spend an evening this summer learning something new outside the classroom.
Intramural sports are free in the summer, but a fee may be charged in the case of a forfeit (registration without attendance).
Group X hosts energizing group fitness classes all summer long. As a Summer JAM student you get a:
ORec will offer a variety of local adventure trips this summer. Each student can experience one of these trips for free! Events will be posted on the ORec website by mid-May.
Additionally, if you have always wanted to try your hand at bouldering or climbing, you can check out our 52’ rock wall at the Wellness & Fitness Center.
If you are bringing your vehicle to campus, you will need to pay for your parking by Thursday, June 19. The prices for summer parking are:
STEP 1: Email the following information to atherrell@sc.edu
Name
USC ID
Vehicle Make/Model
Vehicle Tag #
State of Tag
STEP 2: Make your payment online
Summer JAM includes the cost of tuition, housing, and meal plans. You may see a bill for these items on your account while we are processing the charges. Summer JAM will cover these charges, so please do not be alarmed when you see those charges. You ARE responsible for the $80 matriculation fee, however.