Moving Off Campus Near UofSC: Columbia Student Moving Checklist

Columbia is one of the most affordable college cities in the Southeast, which makes moving off campus near the University of South Carolina more accessible than in many markets. But the South Carolina heat, humidity, and competitive late-summer rental market still require solid planning. This checklist gives UofSC students everything they need for a smooth off-campus move.

Before Your Move

• Confirm your lease dates and coordinate key pickup with your landlord. • Book your moving truck early — Columbia demand peaks in August. • Set up SCE&G (now Dominion Energy) electricity, gas, and internet before move-in. • Get renter's insurance — affordable and widely required in Columbia. • Pack non-essentials, coordinate shared items with roommates, and forward your mail.

Moving Day and First Week

• Start very early — Columbia summer heat and humidity make afternoon moves brutal. • Photograph your old and new apartments thoroughly. • Test your AC the moment you arrive and report any issues in writing immediately. • Set up your study space before unpacking everything else. • Report all unit issues to your landlord in writing within 48 hours of move-in.

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