The Horseshoe is the heart of the University and its original campus. Its lush lawn is a gathering place for studying or fun. On the National Register of Historic Places and comprised almost entirely of 19th century structures, the Horseshoe is rich in tradition. It is the nexus of the University, joining past, present, and future.

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Features

• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• 10 buildings from the 19th century, including Rutledge College, which dates to 1805
• Home to the USC Visitor Center, Undergraduate Admissions office, President's House, and South Carolina Honors College housing
• Access to University's wireless network
• Benches ring the Horseshoe lawn
• Shady oaks provide a perfect spot to read, study, throw the football or Frisbee

Web Sites
University of South Carolina HorseshoeUniversity of South Carolina Visitor CenterUndergraduate AdmissionsSouth Carolina Honors College

Students pack the Horseshoe lawn to study and relax on sunny days.
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The Horseshoe can also be a place of quiet solitude as the sun rises.
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With its central location, the Horseshoe invites students to drop in anytime to relax.
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Students dot the Horseshoe in groups here and there.
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An Honors College course in Southern Studies explores the blues with a Horseshoe backdrop.
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Zeta Tau Alpha sorority donated the current wrought-iron gates of the Horseshoe in 1982.
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