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University of South Carolina AikenMove-In Guide

Aiken, South Carolina

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1961🔗 www.usca.edu

The University of South Carolina Aiken is a public university in the University of South Carolina System, with a 453-acre campus in Aiken, South Carolina. It offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 majors plus master's programs, and its Pacers compete in NCAA Division II. First-year students live in Pacer Crossings, a suite-style hall, while apartment-style halls are for upperclassmen and graduate students. New freshmen must live on campus unless they qualify for an exemption.

Enrollment

4,022

Total Students

Freshman Class

700

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 15-16, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in is Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Residents choose a half-hour time slot first-come, first-served through Aug. 5, after which Housing assigns times.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
All residents check in at Parking Lot B, just inside campus at the Scholar Loop entrance. Do not go to your building before checking in.
Parking
After check-in at Lot B you are directed to the parking area for your residence building. Gates off Bell Parkway are exit-only on move-in days. Free buggies are available at each building for unloading, first-come, first-served; return them when done.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Pacer Commons

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Pacer Crossings

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Pacer Downs

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of South Carolina Aiken's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.