Your Home Away from Home
Enjoy the spirit, support, and spontaneity of college life when you live, eat, study, and play all in one place. Our residential students enjoy the deepest sense of community and the fullest Columbia College experience—with resources and learning opportunities everywhere.
Explore On-Campus Housing Options:
Who lives on campus?
On-campus housing at Columbia College is available to full-time students only. Housing includes single and double room options in our residence halls and on-campus cottages. Commuter students can kick back between classes in their own commuter lounge.
Every first and second-year student is required to live on campus unless they meet one of the exemption categories:
- Living in Richland or Lexington County with your parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Living with your spouse and/or children.
- 21 years or older.
You must fill out the exemption form in order to be considered for exemption.
How do I apply for housing?
Housing applications are sent once you have been accepted to Columbia College. The application asks about housing preferences, roommate requests, and meal plan options. Preferences are awarded in the order they are received, so the sooner you return your application, the more likely your selection will be honored.
Submit a Deposit
Your $155 admissions deposit must be received before you will be assigned housing. Have questions? Please call us at 800.277.1301.
McNair Hall
An all-female, community-style hall that houses first-year students. Located next to the campus tennis courts and in front of Kneece and Knox Halls, McNair features a community kitchen, free laundry, four student lounges, and a fitness center.
Hudson Hall
An all-male, community-style hall that houses first-year students. Located next to the Dining Hall and Wesley Hall, Hudson Hall features three student lounges, a community kitchen, and free laundry.
Wesley Hall
A co-ed, community-style hall that houses upperclassmen. Located next to Mirse and Hudson Hall, Wesley Hall features three student lounges, a community kitchen, and free laundry (shared with Mirse Hall).
Mirse Hall
A co-ed, community-style hall that houses upperclassmen. Next to Wesley Hall, Mirse Hall features three student lounges, a community kitchen, free laundry, and an O.A.S.I.S meditation room.
Where will I live?
- McNair Hall
- Hudson Hall
- Wesley Hall
- Mirse Hall
Looking for Returning Student Housing?
Kneece Hall
Kneece Hall is an apartment-style housing option available for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Knox Hall
Knox Hall is an apartment-style housing option available for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.