Grade Point Average

Studies have shown that freshman, sophomore and junior on-campus residents are more successful than their off-campus peers in regards to cumulative GPAs.

Community

With such a large number of people residing in the residence halls, residents are exposed to a wide variety of experiences, cultures, campus events and information, including the opportunity to establish lifelong friendships.

On-Site Staff

Professional and undergraduate staff members are available 24-hours a day to answer questions and assist residents.

Leadership Opportunities

Students wishing to play an active role in their communities should know that each residence hall has a governing organization. Participating students are able to voice their opinions on matters of hall policies, programs and special events (i.e, Homecoming, Parents Weekend, etc), as well as gain valuable leadership experience.

On-Campus Security

You can rest a little easier knowing that members of the housing staff, University Police Department and the Charleston Police Department patrol university-operated housing and surrounding areas 24-hours a day. All residence halls are locked at midnight. with access provided only to residents and their guests. Surrounding parking lots and walkways are well lit.

Academic Year Contract With No Hidden Costs

No need to sublease during the summer. When students live on campus, they pay for summer housing separately. So when it comes to summer – if you don’t stay, you don’t pay.

While living in the residence halls or Greek Court you don’t have to worry about paying monthly rent, utilities, local phone service, cable, hook-up fees or buying furniture. One price does it all.

Telephone Service

No monthly service charges, no hook-up fee and no arguments with your roommate over the long-distance bill. On-campus phone service includes Call Waiting, Speed Dialing and a personal identification number (PIN) for long-distance calls so you don’t have to worry about paying for calls you didn’t make.

Cable Service

No monthly service charges, no hook-up fee and no waiting for the cable guy. The on-campus cable network provides over 50 channels of music, sports, education and entertainment. Special features include the on-campus movie channel, programmed by on-campus residents for on-campus residents, and two information channels created for the specific purpose of keeping residents informed of the events that surround their daily lives.

On-Site Laundry Facilities

No need to pack up the car and head off to the laundromat. Laundry facilities are located within each of the residence halls, Greek chapter buildings and on-campus apartment complexes (Plus the energy efficient washing machines only require two tablespoons of detergent and the dryers are free).

On-Campus Locations

Why live near campus, when you can live on-campus? On-campus housing options are located in close proximity to dining options, campus events, computer labs, academic buildings/classrooms and Panther Express bus service.

Flexible Living Arrangements

With 12 residence halls, 2 apartment complexes, and a Greek Court area, on-campus housing options are available to meet your needs throughout your college career.

Panther Dining

No need to go grocery shopping, labor over a stove top or do the dishes. Just pick from one of four available meal plans, and stop by the University Food Court in the Student Union, the Marketplace Convenience Center in Carman Hall, or any of the four residential dining centers located throughout campus. We’ll take care of the rest.