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Preston Residential College

To seek, to strive- and not to yield!

With longstanding traditions, innovative programming, student initiatives, and faculty mentoring, Preston Residential College fosters a dynamic living and learning environment that promotes intellectual exchange, leadership development, social interaction, and creative expression beyond the traditional confines of the classroom.

07/22/2026

✨ It’s time to meet another member of the Preston team!
Say hello to Alexa Budrow, Preston’s Graduate Assistant! 🎉 After earning her undergraduate degree at USC in 2025, she loved being a Gamecock so much that she came back for her master’s—and now she’s helping make Preston feel like home for our residents.
Swipe to learn more about Alexa, including:
☕ Her go-to coffee order
🪂 Her adventurous fun fact
🏅 What she wanted to be growing up
💙 Her favorite USC tradition
…and some great advice for incoming students!
If you see Alexa around Preston this year, don’t hesitate to say hi! 👋
⬇️ Let’s get to know each other! What’s one hobby or activity you’ve always wanted to try?
MeetTheStaff

07/20/2026

Meet the first face in our Meet the Staff series: Aubra Ladd, Preston’s Residence Life Coordinator (RLC)! 🏛️

Swipe to learn a little more about Aubra—from her favorite USC tradition to her sweet pup, Bailey 🐶❤️
Be sure to say hi when you see her around Preston this year! 👋
⬇️ Help us give Aubra a warm welcome in the comments, and let us know... what’s your go-to coffee (or hot chocolate!) order?

07/07/2026

Looking for a Biology course this fall?
Preston has linked BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, and BIOL 110 sections designed to help you learn alongside other Preston residents. 🏛️📚
👉 Swipe to see the course details, CRNs, professors, meeting times, and locations.
💡 Interested? Be sure to talk with your academic advisor before registering.
Tag a friend who’s still finalizing their schedule! ⬇️

07/06/2026

Did you know there are UNIV 101 sections offered right in your residence hall? 🙌
🏛️ Preston Classroom
📚 CRN 17238 – Dr. Tavakoli
⏰ Tues/Thurs | 10:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
📚 CRN 17241 – Dr. Giraudy
⏰ Tues/Thurs | 2:50 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
💡 Interested? Talk with your academic advisor and register soon! Each section is capped at just 20 students, so spots won’t last long.
See you in class! 🎉

04/28/2026

Wrapping up the semester with our annual Gatsby Banquet and Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to all of our Prestie Besties! 🏆💙 Good luck on finals & have a safe and happy summer!

04/27/2026

This weekend, Preston Scholars graduating this Spring presented their final GLD projects at Discover USC. They were later honored at Preston’s annual Gatsby awards, to recogize the best of Preston. Congratulations to our 2026 Preston Scholars! 🎓🏆

04/23/2026

Our Prestie Besties enjoyed the production of Beetlejuice at the Koger Center for the Arts. Thank you for letting us enjoy an evening of entertainment! 🪲🎭

04/22/2026

Stressed about finals? Our residents aren’t! Prest Besties enjoyed destressing before finals by making their own boba and crafts! 🧋🖍️

04/21/2026

Congratulations to our Prestie Bestie, Evey Konstantopoulos! She was honored with the Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award at University Awards Day, one of the highest undergraduate honors. We are so proud of you Evey! 🏆

Evey, a former resident of Preston Residential College is involved in various organizations across campus. She has served as a Peer Leader in Preston University 101 classes, and will be recognized as a Preston Scholar upon graduation. 🎓

04/14/2026

💡Our residents had a great lunch and conversation around leadership with Rex Tolliver, VP of Student Affairs and Academic Support. Thank you for stopping by VP Tolliver!

Address

1323 Greene Street
Columbia, SC
29208

Telephone

+18037771425

Website

http://www.sc.edu/preston, https://linktr.ee/prestonresidentialcollege

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