Campus Recreation
Intramural sports, outdoor recreation, fitness and wellness centers and more.
It's easy to feel at home here. Our communities on campus and around Columbia are full of cultural, professional and recreational activities for every interest.
Application requirements, supporting materials and deadlines for all graduate school programs.
Intramural sports, outdoor recreation, fitness and wellness centers and more.
Gamecock football games are the centerpiece of fall entertainment in Columbia. Our two-time national champion baseball team also heats up the spring and summer months with some of the best baseball in the United States.
Get involved with a group or create a new one!
Columbia is a laid-back city that packs an urban punch with art, entertainment, festivals, food, theatre and exciting weekly events, plus the low cost of living and great weather year-round.
Get all the details from Experience Columbia, the city's visitors organization.
Columbia consistently ranks among the most livable and affordable mid-sized cities in America. Whether you want to walk, bike or drive to campus, Columbia boasts options for any budget.
It's not hard to find affordable housing close to campus. It's very possible to find apartments or duplexes for rent near the university for about $750 per month.
Off-Campus Living and Neighborhood Relations »
Explore the neighborhoods and communities around Columbia to narrow down your local
housing search.
Application requirements, supporting materials and deadlines for all graduate school programs.