Are South Tower beds lofted or adjustable?

Both, in effect. USC describes rooms as fully furnished including two lofted beds, and the frames adjust from a 4-inch minimum to a 30-inch maximum bed height. South Tower is also on USC's approved list for student-supplied loft kits, provided 30 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance is maintained.

How many people share a bathroom in South Tower?

Bathrooms are shared community-style, one per floor, serving all residents on that floor.

Does South Tower have air conditioning?

USC does not list AC status on its South Tower page. Its mold-prevention page does describe housing staff checking fan coil units inside student rooms, which points to rooms being mechanically conditioned. Confirm current HVAC status directly with Residence Life before move-in.

Is there elevator access in South Tower?

Yes -- USC lists elevator and keycard access for the building's 18 floors. USC does not publish how many elevators there are, so expect waits during move-in weekend.

Is South Tower a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: South Tower has Twin XL · 80" mattress beds with Adjustable 4-30 in, loftable of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of South Carolina provides Microfridge rental option, one kitchen per floor, first-floor study rooms, basement laundry in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how South Tower stacks up against University of South Carolina's other halls above.

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South Tower Dorm Checklist 2026

University of South Carolina

Double room, one shared bathroom per floor, 18 floors

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · sc.edu

South Tower is USC's 18-story traditional-style first-year residence hall (391 beds).

Bed SizeTwin XL · 80" mattress
Under-BedAdjustable 4-30 in, loftable
ACPartial
On-CampusRequired

✓ In the room

Microfridge rental optionone kitchen per floorfirst-floor study roomsbasement laundry

✗ Not provided

Cable televisionmicrofridge (rental onlynot included)bedding

⊘ Prohibited

Standalone mini fridgesloft kits not meeting the 30in ceiling/sprinkler clearancerisers over 8in on an already-lofted bedcable TV hookups

Rooms arrive with the beds already lofted on a frame that adjusts between 4 and 30 inches, and South Tower is also on USC's approved DIY loft-kit list -- so anyone layering a kit on top of an already-raised frame must still keep 30 inches between mattress top and the lowest ceiling point including sprinkler heads.
Air conditioning is not itemized for this building on USC's official pages. USC's mold-prevention page refers to fan coil units in student rooms, so rooms appear to be conditioned, but confirm current HVAC status with Residence Life.

Living in South Tower: what to know before you pack

The room

South Tower rooms are traditional doubles, 16'5" x 12'7" with tile flooring, 102-inch ceilings, and 42" wide x 52" tall windows that do not open. USC describes each room as fully furnished including two lofted beds: an extra-long twin (USC lists the mattress as 80 inches; the frame is 38" wide x 82" long x 36" tall) on a frame that adjusts from 4 inches to a maximum bed height of 30 inches, plus a dresser, a closet, and a desk with chair and mobile pedestal. South Tower is also on USC's approved lofting list, so residents can add a DIY loft kit on top of the adjustable frame if they want more under-bed storage, provided the 30-inch ceiling and sprinkler clearance is met. Microfridge combo units are available to rent rather than built in.

Day to day

As an 18-story tower, South Tower is one of the tallest first-year buildings on campus, with elevator and keycard access throughout. Bathrooms are shared, one per floor, along with a full kitchen on each floor and a basement laundry room. First-floor study rooms give residents a quiet space to work close to home, and the floor count means a large, vertically stacked first-year community rather than the sprawling wings typical of lower traditional halls. Cable is not available in USC residence halls, so plan on streaming over the in-room wired connection or Wi-Fi.

Move-in day

South Tower is not on USC's Friday, August 14 early list, so it participates in the general Saturday, August 15, 2026 move-in day, with 30-minute arrival slots reserved through the Housing Portal. Reservation emails typically go out mid-July and slots can be adjusted through July 31. Because it is an 18-floor high-rise, families should expect elevator waits during peak move-in hours and plan to use stairwells for lighter loads if the queue is long.

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South Tower FAQ

Are South Tower beds lofted or adjustable?: Both, in effect. USC describes rooms as fully furnished including two lofted beds, and the frames adjust from a 4-inch minimum to a 30-inch maximum bed height. South Tower is also on USC's approved list for student-supplied loft kits, provided 30 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance is maintained.
How many people share a bathroom in South Tower?: Bathrooms are shared community-style, one per floor, serving all residents on that floor.
Does South Tower have air conditioning?: USC does not list AC status on its South Tower page. Its mold-prevention page does describe housing staff checking fan coil units inside student rooms, which points to rooms being mechanically conditioned. Confirm current HVAC status directly with Residence Life before move-in.
Is there elevator access in South Tower?: Yes -- USC lists elevator and keycard access for the building's 18 floors. USC does not publish how many elevators there are, so expect waits during move-in weekend.
Is South Tower a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: South Tower has Twin XL · 80" mattress beds with Adjustable 4-30 in, loftable of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of South Carolina provides Microfridge rental option, one kitchen per floor, first-floor study rooms, basement laundry in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how South Tower stacks up against University of South Carolina's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in South Tower Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about South Tower: it has Twin XL · 80" mattress beds with Adjustable 4-30 in, loftable of under-bed clearance, and AC is only partial in this building — some rooms have it, some don't. On top of that, the room comes with Microfridge rental option, one kitchen per floor, first-floor study rooms, basement laundry; you'll need to bring Cable television, microfridge (rental only, not included), bedding yourself; Standalone mini fridges, loft kits not meeting the 30in ceiling/sprinkler clearance, risers over 8in on an already-lofted bed, cable TV hookups isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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