Historic Houses

You must have an appointment to move in. Please refer to your move-in email or the move-in webpage for further instructions. 

Day-of Instructions

Please review the following information closely. It is specific to your house.
  • Key Pickup Location: Sottile Theatre

    You will pick up your key at the Sottile Theatre, 44 George St., at the George Street Box Office window. Unlike at the residence halls, you will pick up your key and then drive to an unloading spot.

    Only students can pick up their key. You will need to provide a government-issued ID (e.g., a driver’s license) to get your key, and to get your Cougar Card if you did not get one during orientation. Make sure you get your parking map/dashboard flier when you get your key.

    If you arrive after move-in hours, you will go to McConnell Hall to pick up your key. 

  • Driving Directions

    Since many streets are closed for move-in, we provide residence-hall specific driving directions to get you to the unloading zone for check-in. Please use these and not GPS to drive into campus for move-in.

    To the Sottile Theatre Box Office for Key Pickup

    From I-26 East: Exit at 221-B and turn right onto Meeting Street. Take Meeting Street 11 blocks to George Street, and turn RIGHT onto George Street. Cross King Street and the Sottile Theatre Box Office will be on your right.

    From Highway 17 North: After you cross the Ashley River, bear RIGHT onto the ramp and follow Lockwood Drive South/ Visitor’s Center. Turn LEFT onto Calhoun Street, then RIGHT onto King Street, then RIGHT onto George St. The Sottile Theatre Box Office will be on the right side of George Street right after the turn.

    From Highway 17 South: As you cross the Cooper River, follow signs for Meeting Street. Bear RIGHT onto the Meeting Street ramp, then turn LEFT onto Meeting Street. Turn RIGHT onto George Street. The Sottile Theatre Box Office will be on the RIGHT side of George Street, just past King Street.

     

    To Historic Houses from the Sottile Theatre Box Office

    Bull Street Houses:  Continue down George Street and take a RIGHT onto Coming Street. Take a left onto Bull Street. The houses will be on your RIGHT.

    Glebe Street Houses: From George Street, continue down George Street, then take a LEFT onto Glebe Street. The houses will be on your LEFT.

    Meeting Street Houses:  From George Street, take a RIGHT onto Coming Street, a RIGHT onto Calhoun Street, a RIGHT onto King Street and an immediate LEFT onto George Street. Take a LEFT onto Meeting Street. The houses will be on your RIGHT.

    St. Philip Street Houses:  From George Street, turn LEFT onto St. Philip Street. The houses will be on your RIGHT before Wentworth Street.

    Wentworth Street Houses: From George Street, turn LEFT onto St. Philip Street and RIGHT onto Wentworth Street.

  • Unloading only: In front of or near house

    Unattended vehicles in the unloading area are subject to towing.

    Your helpers can start unloading while you get your key and parking map.

    We have more than 1,000 students (and their helpers) moving in each day. Unloading areas are limited and we all need to work together for a safe and efficient move-in. Please be aware of the following:

    • Limit the amount of time you’re stopped in a designated unloading-only zone.
    • Unattended vehicles are subject to towing.
    • You cannot park in an unloading zone nor leave it unattended even for a few minutes. Please also do not park or leave your vehicle unattended at a bagged parking meter.
    • Unload your vehicle and then move it to a designated move-in parking area.
  • Parking: Indicated surface lot or garage (max 3 hours)

    Students will be given a parking map when they get their key. The flip side must be on your dash, and include the vehicle-driver's phone number, when you are on campus.

    Follow the parking instructions for historic houses below. 

    After unloading, please use the map handed to you with your key to park in one of the indicated surface lots or garages closest to you, for a maximum of three hours. You must find parking off campus after three hours.

    • Each student will be given a 3-hour garage voucher when they get their key. Vouchers are valid in the Aquarium Garage, George Garage (GG), St. Philip St. Garage (PG) or the Visitor’s Center Garage.
      • The three-hour time limit applies unless you park in the Aquarium or Visitor’s Center Garages. If you park in one of these two garages, you do not have to move your car after three hours; however, you will need to pay for any time parked beyond then.
    • The closest indicated lot or garage may be full; you are welcome to select another from the map. Remember, some direct routes may be closed to thru traffic.
    • Do not leave your vehicle in any unloading zones – you will be subject to towing.