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Plan Your Visit

What to Bring

Getting ready for Orientation? We’ve got you covered! Choose your session below — Fall Freshman, Fall Transfer, or Spring & Summer Orientation — to find out exactly what to bring.

Hotel Accommodations

All students registered for Fall Freshman Orientation will stay overnight in Patterson Hall. Student lodging is included in your registration fee. Family members and supporters are encouraged to book off campus hotel accommodations.

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Local Dining Options

Discover the vibrant dining scene of downtown Columbia, where everything from cozy cafés to award‑winning restaurants offers something for every taste. Stroll down our Main Street and Vista districts for Southern classics, international flavors and farm‑to‑table favorites.

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Shopping & Attractions

Explore Columbia’s unique blend of boutiques, artisan markets, award-winning Soda City Market, outdoor adventures and more!

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