University of South Carolina

Every residence hall environment at the University of South Carolina is considered to be a learning-enhancing community. Living and Learning Communities are an integral part of the university experience, providing students with the opportunity to live in an environment that promotes diversity, embraces excellence, encourages insightful faculty-student interaction and works to develop a strong sense of community. All residents live in one of the following classifications of Living and Learning Communities:

General Learning Communities

General Learning Communities (GLCs) refer to environments in which residents have a variety of majors and academic interests. These learning communities take the shape of a floor, a wing or a building.

Associated Learning Communities

Associated Learning Communities (ALCs) have a specific academic or thematic focus. These learning communities have a direct association with the related academic area, theme, faculty and academic staff. Various Associated Learning Communities offer opportunities for residents to take courses together. The following Associated Learning Communities are available for current and first-year students:

• Business Community
• Capstone Scholars
• Carolina Women's Community
• Engineering and Computing Community
• Green Learning Community
• Healthy Carolina Wellness Community
• Honors Residence
• International House at Maxcy College
• Journalism and Mass Communications Community
• Major and Career Exploration Community
• Music Community
• Pre-Law, Justice and Politics Community
• Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Health Community
• Preston Residential College
• Psychology and Service-Learning Community
• Sport and Entertainment Management Community
• West (Green) Quad Community

For more information about Living and Learning Communities, contact Hilary Lichterman, Associate Director of Residential Learning Initiatives at 803-777-5412.