University of South Carolina - Visiting

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Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

www.sc.edu/horseshoe

Schedule a Group Info Session or Interview

Call the Visitor Center at (800) 922-9755 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (May–August)

Campus Tours

Campus tours are provided by those involved with the volunteer organization known as the University Ambassadors. Comprised of about 70 students ranging from freshmen to seniors, these knowledgeable students lead prospective students and parents on tours that last about 90 minutes (so wear clothes conducive to comfortable walking). During the school year, tours are given and depart at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and are given on select weekends. During the summer months, tours depart at 10 a.m. Reservations and questions can be made via phone at (800) 922-9755. Additional information can be found at visitorcenter.sc.edu.

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Hotel Listings

Best Western
650 Cherokee Ln., West Columbia
(803) 796-9400
www.bestwestern.com
Distance From Campus: 3.2 miles
Price: $50.00-$60.00

Best Western Governors House Hotel
1301 Main St., Columbia
(803) 779-7790
www.bestwestern.com
Distance From Campus: Less than a mile
Price: $74.00-$129.00

Clarion Townhouse
1615 Gervais St., Columbia
(803) 771-8711 or (800) 277-8711
www.clariontownhouse.com
Distance From Campus: Less than a mile
Price: $89.00-$135.00

Claussens Inn
2003 Greene St., Columbia
(800) 622-3382
www.claussensinn.com
Distance From Campus: Less than a mile
Price: $125.00-$140.00

Comfort Suites Downtown
501 Taylor St., Columbia
(803) 744-4000
www.comfortsuites.com
Distance From Campus: 1.1 miles
Price: $100.00-$160.00

Courtyard Columbia Northwest
347 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia
(803) 731-2300 or (800) 321-2211
www.marriott.com
Distance From Campus: 7.9 miles
Price: $75.00-$150.00

Days Inn Central Columbia
911 Bush River Rd., Columbia
(803) 798-5101
www.daysinn.com
Distance From Campus: 4.7 miles
Price: $45.00-$65.00

Holiday Inn Coliseum
630 Assembly St., Columbia
(803) 799-7800
www.holiday-inn.com
Distance From Campus: Less than a mile
Price: $85.00-$145.00

Ramada Plaza Hotel
8105 Two Notch Rd., Columbia
(803) 736-5600 or (800) 2-RAMADA
www.ramada.com
Distance From Campus: 7.8 miles
Price: $65.00-$80.00

Residence Inn Columbia
150 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 779-7000
www.marriott.com/residenceinn
Distance From Campus: 3.2 miles
Price: $75.00-$190.00

Rose Hall Bed & Breakfast
1006 Barnwell St., Columbia
(803) 771-2288
www.rosehallbb.com
Distance From Campus: Less than a mile
Price: $90.00-$140.00

The Whitney
700 Woodrow St., Columbia
(803) 252-0845
www.whitneyhotel.com
Distance From Campus: 1.3 miles
Price: $110.00-$160.00

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