The University of South Carolina Aiken expects a record number of students when the 2026-27 academic year begins. Just 6 percent of business schools across the globe hold this distinction. Move-in for students in the LIFE housing program occurs Aug. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. University housing move-in for other students happens on Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. Freshman Convocation takes place Aug. 17.