McConnell Hall

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 residence hall.
  • 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.

    From I-26: Take exit 221B and turn RIGHT onto Meeting Street. Turn RIGHT onto Wentworth Street. McConnell will be on your LEFT just before Coming Street.

    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 Wentworth Street. McConnell will be on your right just past Coming Street.

    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 Wentworth Street. McConnell will be on your LEFT just before Coming Street. 

  • Unloading: Wentworth St., in front of McConnell

    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.
  • Key Pickup Location: McConnell Hall

    You will pick up your key at McConnell Hall (111 Wentworth Street).

    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.

  • Parking: P Lot or H Lot (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 your hall below. Note that each student will be given a 3-hour garage voucher when they get their key. Although vouchers are valid in multiple garages (Aquarium Garage, George Garage, St. Philip St. Garage or the Visitor’s Center Garage), pay attention to which surface lot or garage your hall indicates.

    After unloading, you will be directed to park in the P Lot or H Lot for a maximum of three hours. You must find parking off campus after three hours.

    • If P and H Lots are both full, you are welcome to select another surface lot or garage from the parking map given to you with your key. Remember, some direct routes may be closed to thru traffic.
      • The same three-hour time limit applies to remaining parked, 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.
    • You may also park in the Queen St. Garage (93 Queen St.) for their hourly fee (the voucher does not apply) and you will not have to move your vehicle after three hours.
    • Do not leave your vehicle in the unloading zone – you will be subject to towing.