Capstone House
Home to first-year Capstone Scholars students, this suite-style hall is a campus landmark with great views, a first-floor classroom, community kitchens, Gibbes Court dining hall and the Top of Carolina restaurant.
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🏠 Housing
Capstone Residence Hall
Housing for first-year Capstone students. Learn more about the Capstone Residence Hall.
📚 Capstone Scholars Program
The Capstone Scholars Program is the university's premier invitation-only community. Our staff members and students create an environment that encourages success inside and beyond the classroom. Capstone Scholars are students who excel academically and are involved on campus through service, research and leadership.
If you ask a Capstone Scholar for their favorite memory in our program, you'll hear stories about the lasting friendships formed while living within our communities in Columbia Hall and the iconic Capstone House. With features like "Hot Cookie Friday," study abroad programs, service events, grant funding and more, the Capstone Scholars Program helps students to dream big, impact the community and leave a legacy! Learn more about the Capstone Scholars Program.
If you ask a Capstone Scholar for their favorite memory in our program, you'll hear stories about the lasting friendships formed while living within our communities in Columbia Hall and the iconic Capstone House. With features like "Hot Cookie Friday," study abroad programs, service events, grant funding and more, the Capstone Scholars Program helps students to dream big, impact the community and leave a legacy! Learn more about the Capstone Scholars Program.
🍽 Dining
Find great eats anywhere you're on campus. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in more than 30 unique places from the Green Quad to the Horseshoe.
Gibbes Court Bistro
Find all-you-care-to-eat fare with ample seating and convenient hours. Enjoy flame-grilled burgers, pizza, a salad bar, deli and more on the first floor of Capstone House. Convenience items are also available to grab a snack before you head to class! Learn more about Gibbes Court Bistro.
Top of Carolina
Top of Carolina is an unrivaled Columbia dining experience. Make your special dinner even more significant by celebrating with us. You'll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Capital City at South Carolina's only 360° rotating restaurant, plus delectable dining and attentive service. Learn more about Top of Carolina.
