Engineering and Computing Community

The Engineering and Computing Community (ECC) in Bates House is an on-campus residential community designed to enrich the educational environment for first-year students in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC). Students who live in the ECC have access to academic success programs and services as well as increased interaction with faculty from the CEC.

Opportunities for Involvement

• Visit and tour engineering and computing sites across South Carolina. In previous years the community has traveled to places like: Bose (Wave Radios), SMI-Steel, and the Lake Murray Dam site.
  
• Support of the FIRST LEGO and FIRST Robotics teams and competitions in South Carolina.
• ECC team competitions using LEGO's, Vex Robotics, and FischerTechniques, just to mention a few.
  
• Meet University of South Carolina CEC faculty, experience the labs, connect with University of South Carolina CEC student organizations, and competitions.
  
• Interaction and advice from University of South Carolina Engineering Alumni.
  
• Special sessions about academic advising and general academic success.
  Study groups.
  
• Writing and Math tutoring.
  
• Banquets and recognition events.
  
• Personal development and group interaction activities
  
• Opportunities for Service Learning and Undergraduate Research

Is the Engineering and Computing Community for you?

The ECC provides students an intimate learning environment that will enhance the skills, knowledge, and attitudes associated with the fields of engineering or computing. Any engineering or computing student interested in taking full advantage of the educational opportunities available in college should consider applying for this community. It helps make a big place like the University of South Carolina feel a little smaller.

How To Apply?
To be considered for admission to the ECC, students must submit both a completed Housing Application and ECC Application. Space is limited. Please submit your general Housing application online at https://vip.sc.edu. By completing this application, the ECC becomes your first housing choice and supersedes other housing preferences previously indicated. It is not necessary for your roommate to be an ECC community student. Because space is limited, you may not be placed into the Community initially. If this happens, you will be put on a waiting list for a space as it becomes available. While on the waiting list, your housing assignment will be made based on preferences noted on the standard housing application/contract.

For More Information
Contact University Housing at (803) 777-4283 or housing@sc.edu