ERSITY OF SOU TH UNIV
EO
WS
F
NE
THE PRE-ARRIVAL GUIDE
TU D E
A LIN RO
O F FIC
202
CA
1
TI O NT O RIENTA
N
Your Guide to Columbia and Orientation Check-In
Last Modified: June 1, 2021 11:58 AM
WHAT’S INSIDE? 1
Welcome to Columbia
2
Where to Stay and Eat
3
Columbia Area Discounts
4
Flying or Driving?
5
Map
7
Getting to Orientation
8
Orientation Check-In
9
COVID-19 Guidelines
10
What to Expect
WELCOME TO COLUMBIA! On behalf of the Office of New Student Orientation, we would like to be one of the first to warmly welcome you to the University of South Carolina! We are so excited that you have decided to join our Gamecock community and to become part of our rich history. Now that you have chosen South Carolina, you will get to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that the city of Columbia has to offer. The capital city and university environment meet to create a diverse and unique area bursting with a world of experiences at your fingertips—all topped with some of our classic Southern hospitality! Located in the heart of the state and the southeast, Columbia has a deep and storied past for you to learn more about and explore: step back in time and visit our National Historic Landmarks such as the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens or the Woodrow Wilson House. You can also visit our South Carolina State Museum, the largest and most comprehensive museum in the Southeast. You will find that Columbia has a little something for everyone: for foodies, you will find an expansive array of dining options in the Vista, a vibrant neighborhood right along the Congaree River. You can also shop our one-ofa-kind shops and boutiques in our lively Downtown and Five Points areas, located conveniently next to campus. Additionally, Columbia’s central location means that you can easily access many of the cities and attractions that the Southeast has to offer, from our wonderful beaches to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains or to many of our neighboring cities like Charlotte, Charleston or even Atlanta. We hope you take the time to get to know our wonderful city and take advantage of all the Southern comfort we have to offer!
WHAT’S INSIDE? This Pre-Arrival Guide is designed to outline all the Columbia area has to offer so that you can make the most out of your trip to the University of South Carolina and get to know the city that each new student will call their home-away-from-home! With this guide, we have compiled a list of some of the Office of New Student Orientation’s favorite opportunities for lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment in the Columbia community as well as where to find them. In addition, we have included information on New Student Orientation check-in, parking and COVID-19 guidelines for you to review as you prepare for your in-person session. We hope that you will take advantage of these tried-and-true experiences to make your time with us the best that it can be.
1
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT We cannot wait to have you stay here in Columbia, but we also understand that planning your trip can be full of many unknowns. Our Office wants to help you plan out your trip before you arrive by providing recommendations for lodging and dining. Below we have included locally-owned options in close proximity to campus.
Hotel Trundle 1224 Taylor Street Columbia, SC 29201 www.hoteltrundle.com Stay at Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s award-winning boutique hotel. Save 15% on your stay with promo code BYEBYEKIDDO. Visit www.hoteltrundle.com to book!
Graduate Columbia 1619 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC 29201 www.graduatehotels.com/Columbia In the heart of downtown Columbia on the scenic campus of the University of South Carolina, Graduate Columbia blends historic grandeur with pops of prep.
East Bay Deli 1426 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 https://www.eastbaydeli.com East Bay Deli is the best deli to feed your belly! We use the best ingredients to make the classics. We also accept Carolina Ca$h!
2
COLUMBIA AREA DISCOUNTS We have partnered with the University of South Carolina Visitor’s Center to provide you discounts to some Columbia staples! Upon presenting this page at any of the businesses listed below, you will receive 10% off of your purchase. Some exclusions apply - see below. Please see specific business for additional details. Offer valid through September 1, 2021.
EAT
Burger Tavern 77
2631 Devine St. | burgertavern77.com
Cupcake DownSouth
PDQ
4456 Devine St. | eatpdq.com
Republic Biergarten and Kitchen
1213 Lincoln St. | freshcupcakes.com
931 Senate St. | republicbiergarten.com
Di Pratos Delicatessen
Village Idiot Pizza*
342 Pickens St. | dipratos.com
2009 Devine St. | villageidiotpizza.com
East Bay Deli
Vista Union
1426 Main St. | eastbaydeli.com
700 Gervais St. | vistaunion.com
Home Team BBQ
Za’s on Devine
700 Harden St. | hometeambbq.com
SHOP
Barefoot Campus Outfitters*
2930 Devine St. | zasbrickovenpizza.com
Sid & Nancy*
700 Lincoln St. | barefootcampusoutfitters.com
733 Saluda Ave. | shopsidnancy.com
Revente Luxury Resale*
Todd and Moore Sporting Goods
737 Saluda Ave. | shoprevente.com
RELAX Barre3*
3006 Devine St. | barre3.com
Carolina Care Cube
620 Huger St. | shoptoddandmoore.com
Soda City Lashes
3924 Forest Dr. | sodacitylashes.com
Supercuts
Online orders only | carolinacarecube.com
736 Harden St. | supercuts.com
FIT Columbia
The Nail Barre*
2121 College St. | fitcolumbia.com
3006 Devine St. | thenailbarre.com
*Barefoot Campus Outfitter - 20% off entire purchase (some exclusions apply) | *Barre3 - free 2-week trial (also valid at 2900 Dreher Shoals Rd. location) | *Jolie Nail and Spa - discount excludes gift certificates | *Revente Luxury Resale - 10% off all regular priced items | *Sid & Nancy - 10% off all regular priced items | *The Nail Barre - 20% off one service (also valid at 2900 Dreher Shoals Rd. location) | *Village Idiot Pizza - also valid at 612 Whaley St. and 4517 Forest Dr. locations
3
FLYING OR DRIVING?
4
Columbia is in the heart of South Carolina, making it easily accessible from anywhere around the country. Columbia’s central location makes driving from all across the Southeast a breeze. If you are coming to visit from farther away, flying into one of our local airports is a convenient and cost-effective ways to travel to the city of Columbia.
1
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
2 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
3 Columbia Charlotte Shuttle
www.columbiacharlotteshuttle.com Columbia Charlotte Shuttle is the leading provider of transportation between UofSC and the Charlotte Airport. Be sure to ask about our 10-Pack discount.
S LL BU
4
321
2 Campus Courtyard Lofts Steps from UofSC, these five-star Airbnb lofts provide a cozy alternative to hotels. Our restored 1920s studios offer free parking, snacks and charming character! ST ON http://www.CampusCourtyardLofts.com PT
BLY EM ASS
GUIDE MAP
ST
1
GE
M HA
Columbia Charlotte Shuttle Columbia Charlotte Shuttle provides service between UofSC and the Charlotte Airport. www.columbiacharlotteshuttle.com
ST
ST
BL
** Disclaimer: Please note that some of these places are not accessible without transportation. For food delivery consider using Bite Squad, Door Dash, or GrubHub.
EM
Williams-Brice Stadium
T RS GE HU
UofSC Campus
76
321
CONGAREE RIVER
E ST STAT
Hotel Trundle Hotel Trundle is Main Street’s beloved award-winning, boutique hotel. 1224 Taylor Street 321SC 29201 Columbia, www.hoteltrundle.com
ASS
Easy Bay Deli SisT the best deli to feed your belly! We East Bay Deli NG I T E best ingredients to make the classics. We also useEthe M accept Carolina Ca$h! 1426 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 https://www.eastbaydeli.com Graduate Columbia Stay steps from campus at Graduate Columbia, a boutique hotel tailored to SC. 1619 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC 29201 www.graduatecolumbia.com
BLY EM ASS
N TO DLE
PEN
T
4
Cupcake DownSouth 1213 Lincoln Street 378 Columbia, SC 29201 www.freshcupcakes.com
VISTA
RS
3
GE
2
321
HU
1
T
IS S
A RV
OLYMPIA-GRANBY
378
ST
G
WAVERLY V
6
ST
378
ST EN RD HA
T
S AIS
R GE
AIS
V ER
MIL
LW O
OD
3
AV
E
FIVE POINTS
NS
KES
PIC
DEVINE ST
T
T ES EEN
GR
DEVINE ST
76
T ES
EEN
GR
UofSC
SN
KE
PIC
76
ST
LY
EN
RD
HA
ST
T MS SO S BLO
ST T
NS
KES
PIC
R
DD
KE C
PI
O WO
SN
SE
ST
RO
ELD RD
ON FI BEAC
SH
OP
SU
RIOR
SUPE
PE
RD
RI
OR
ST
SUPE
ST RIOR
ST
F
UF
BL RD
ASSEMBLY ST
GETTING TO ORIENTATION
7
During your New Student Orientation session, we will provide parking. This was included in your Orientation 321 registration fee and you will not have to pay upon your arrival. You will see garnet parking signs throughout our campus to help guide you to where parking will be!
HUGER ST
Parking will be available in the Gadsden Street/Devine Street Lot. This is near the Carolina Coliseum, the Orientation morning check-in location. Orientation Leaders will be there GERVAIS to greet you ST upon your arrival! You can view directions by visiting the parking section of the UofSC campus map (sc.edu/map). Once you access the map, using the left-hand menu, select “Parking.” From there select “Reserved,” and scroll until you see Gadsden/Devine Lot. When you select this location you will see a pop-up menu with the option to get directions. For your reference, we have included a map highlighting the parking location below. The Gadsden Street/Devine Street lot is denoted by the letter “P.” The UofSC campus map is also a great resource for getting directions. PENDLETON ST
ASSEMBLY ST
GADSDEN STREET/DEVINE STREET LOT PICKESN ST
GADSDEN ST
P
Carolina Coliseum
ASSEMBLY ST
DEVINE ST
PARK ST
GREENE ST
BLOSSOM ST PICKESN ST
HUGER ST
PICKESN ST
PI
BLY ST
8
ORIENTATION CHECK-IN GERVAIS ST
ST GERVAIS Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Carolina Coliseum. During this time you will be greeted by your wonderful Orientation leaders and be able to grab schedules. Orientation Leaders and signage will guide you from the Gadsden Street/Devine Street parking lot to the check-in location. PENDLETON ST
PICKESN ST
ASSEMBLY ST GREENE ST
PARK ST
GADSDEN ST
P
ASSEMBLY ST
Carolina Coliseum
DEVINE ST
GREENE ST
BLOSSOM ST PICKESN ST PICKESN ST ST ESN
PICK
OP
SH R
ROSEWO
COVID-19 SAFETY The University of South Carolina’s Public Health Team of the Future Planning Group (FPG) has updated summer 2021 mask guidelines. Fully vaccinated individuals (those who have had two doses of Pfizer or Moderna plus 14 days, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson plus 14 days) are not required to wear a mask in university facilities except the Center for Health and Well-Being and Thomson Student Health Center and on shuttles, buses and other forms of public transportation. Fully vaccinated individuals who wish to continue wearing masks are free to do so. To help protect the health of the greater university community, we expect individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated to continue wearing a mask when indoors in any university facility. For the latest information on how UofSC is responding to COVID-19, please visit sc.edu/safety/coronavirus.
9
WHAT TO EXPECT In-Person Orientation will be a one-day program, during which you connect with campus resources, meet with your academic college and get advised and registered for classes. You should plan to be available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATION: SAMPLE SCHEDULE 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Morning: • • • •
7:30 a.m. Check-In Program Welcome Student Small Group Academic College Visit
Afternoon: • • • •
Campus Tour Student Panel UofSC Resource Presentation Academic Advising and Registration
10
STAY CONNECTED Once again, welcome to the University of South Carolina! Our goal is to make the preparation and transition to college as smooth as possible. If you have questions at any time, we encourage you to contact the Office of New Student Orientation! We also recommend frequently checking your email and our website for updates regarding your Orientation session. Until then, go Gamecocks!
New Student Orientation
Russell House University Union 1400 Greene Street, Suite 345 Columbia, SC 29208 sc.edu/orientation 803-777-2780 orientation@sc.edu @UofSCorientation @UofSC_ONSO @UofSC_ONSO
11