New Student Housing Coming to USCB
Plans are underway to build new student housing at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.
One residence hall will be constructed on USCB’s main campus in Bluffton and the other will be built on the university’s Hilton Head Island campus.
“We are thankful for USCB’s growing popularity, and we are responding to pressure on our ability to house students on campus,” said Chancellor Al Panu. “These new residence halls will go a long way to meeting demand.”
The master planning for the residence halls will begin in March 2026, and last six to eight months. The master plan needs to be completed prior to the bidding process and construction phase of the projects.
The Bluffton residence hall will be designed for the success of first-year students. It will be located near Finland Field, home of the Sand Sharks women’s soccer team, and will help create an energizing and welcoming atmosphere at games.
USCB’s Hilton Head Island student housing will be designed for upper-class students majoring in hospitality management. It’s the first residence hall on the island since the USCB campus opened at the world-class resort in 2019. As envisioned, it will be located next to the current university building on Sand Shark Drive, connected by a walkway.
“The timeline for the Hilton Head Island project will be aligned with the master plan schedule,” said Landon Jones, USCB Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations. “We are coordinating with Hilton Head Island leadership to ensure the project aligns with the community's needs.”
The Beaufort-Jasper Higher Education Commission approved the residence hall projects at its January 2026 meeting.
According to ranking and review website Niche.com, USCB’s student housing is rated No. 1 in South Carolina.
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JJ 02/16/2026