Symposium Location
University of South Carolina
School of Music
813 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Housing Information
A group rate starting at $149/night is available at the Courtyard Marriott Columbia-Downtown at USC, 630 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The hotel is a convenient 8-minute walk to the music building where the Symposium will take place. The Symposium rate is available only until January 2, 2026, or the block is sold out, whichever comes first.
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Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Ground Transportation
All major ride-share platforms (Uber, Lyft and taxis) are available for travel from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to/from campus.
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Parking
Free street parking is available near the music building on Saturday and Sunday. These spots are metered and requirement payment Monday–Friday.
The Discovery Plaza garage is across the street from the music building and offers paid parking 7 days a week.
Parking at the Courtyard Marriott hotel is available to hotel guests for $10 per night.