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Off-Campus Housing Near Southern Wesleyan University
$399/unit
Fees may applyThe Reserve at Clemson
$425+/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Village at Clemson
$495/unit
Fees may applyCross Creek
About Off-Campus Housing Near Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a small private Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, located in Central, South Carolina, a quiet town in upstate Pickens County. With roughly 1,500 to 2,000 students, SWU offers programs in business, education, nursing, and the sciences grounded in Wesleyan faith-based values. The campus sits about five miles from Clemson University, giving students access to a college-town atmosphere while preserving SWU's close-knit feel. Central has limited commercial development, so students rely on nearby Clemson, Pendleton, and Seneca for shopping and dining. The off-campus rental market in Central is small, and students often search surrounding towns for more housing options.
Southern Wesleyan University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Southern Wesleyan University requires all full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen to live in university-owned residence halls for their first year. Exemptions are typically granted to students who are married, are 21 years of age or older, or who live with a parent or legal guardian within a reasonable commuting distance of campus. Students should confirm current exemption criteria with the Office of Student Life before assuming eligibility.
Off-Campus Eligibility
After completing the required first year of on-campus residency, students generally become eligible to live off campus beginning their sophomore year. Students who meet exemption criteria as freshmen may also petition for off-campus status at the start of their enrollment. Because SWU has a relatively small student body, off-campus housing demand is modest, and students who plan early typically have little difficulty securing suitable accommodations in the surrounding area.