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Morris College’s historic campus features beautiful grounds and innovative facilities designed to nurture and prepare new generations of societal leaders.
The historic Morris College campus is located at 100 West College Street on the north side of Sumter, South Carolina on a forty-one-acre tract of natural beauty in a quiet neighborhood. The moderate climate and congenial atmosphere of the campus provide a pleasant setting for study and development.
Sumter is located in central South Carolina approximately forty-five miles from Columbia, the capital city, and from Columbia Airport.
Campus Facilities
Academic Hall
Academic Hall was built in 1924 and renovated 1990. It is used for classes of the Division of Business Administration, and the Division of Religion and Humanities, and for several administrative offices including the Office of Student Affairs and the Organizational Management Program.
Adams-Daniels- McLester-Sanders Residence Hall
Charles Gilchrist Adams, C. Mackey Daniels, Marion Woodard Wright McLester, Beatrice Gregg Sanders Residence Hall, built in1998, is a residence hall for women.
Blake-Givens-Rich-Thompson Student Center
Alphonso R. Blake, Willie Edwin Givens, Jr., Arabella H. Rich, Pauline Winston Thompson Student Center, built in 1998, contains food service facilities, the bookstore, post office, game room, meeting room, lounge, student government offices, and student lockers.
Brawley-Starks Academic Success Center
The Brawley-Starks Academic Success Center was built in 1932 and renovated 1998. It houses the
Division of General Studies, Student Support Services, the Upward Bound
Program, the Career Services Center, and a large learning laboratory.
Brooks-Ham Graphics Center
The Jasper L. Brooks-Frank H. Ham Graphics Center, built in 1994, houses the college’s printing press and copying facility.
H. H. Butler Building
The H. H. Butler Building, built in 1952 and renovated in 2000, houses offices and some classes of the Division of Education and the Division of Social Sciences.
G. Goings Daniels Residence Hall
Goings Daniels Hall, built in 1964 and renovated in 2000, is a residence hall and dining facility.
Forensics Center
The Forensics Center, built in 2011, supports the Criminal Justice Program and includes two laboratories for genetic testing and one each for fingerprint analysis, ballistics analysis and fire debris and controlled substance analysis. The Center includes two classrooms, two offices, a conference room, a lounge, and a vehicle bay.
Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center
The Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center, built in 1991, provides facilities for physical education classes, social and cultural activities, special events, recreation administration classes, and athletic events.
Mabel K. Howard Building
The Mabel K. Howard Building, built in 1954, houses the Office of Counseling and Testing, the Health Center, the Financial Aid Office, the Baptist Women’s Records Room, and Army ROTC Offices.
Dr. Solomon B. Jackson, Jr. Administration Building
The Dr. Solomon B. Jackson, Jr., Administration Building was built in 2017 and houses many offices of the college’s administrative and operations units.
Jackson-Bowman-Carolina Physical Plant
The Solomon Jackson, Sr., William McKinley Bowman, Sr., Raymond Carolina Physical Plant Building, built in 2011, includes office spaces, a staff conference room, a lawn maintenance equipment area, storage vaults, workshop areas, and four vehicle bays.
Neal-Jones Fine Arts Center
The W. H. Neal-Iola Jones Fine Arts Center, built in1980, contains an auditorium and
instructional facilities for programs in art, music, and theater.
Pinson Administration Building
The Pinson Building, constructed in 1946, houses the Office of Business Affairs.
O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center
The O. R. Reuben Chapel and Religious Center, built in 1996, contains a sanctuary for special religious worship services. The Religious Center contains the Office of the College Minister and offices and classrooms for faculty in the area of religion.
Rich-Cureton-Johnson Residence Hall
J. O.Rich-S. C. Cureton-Ed F. Johnson Hall, built in 1993, is a residence hall for men.
Richardson- Johnson Learning Resources Center
The L. C. Richardson-W. A. Johnson Learning Resources Center, built in 1980, contains
the College’s library and media facilities.
Student Health and Wellness Center
Student Health and Wellness Center, built in 2012, contains office and classroom space for the health science, recreation administration, and ROTC programs; an office for the center director; and a fitness area, which includes state-of-the-art Nautilus exercise equipment.
Bertie B. White Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Bertie B. White Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, completed 2010, serves to nurture, promote, and enhance teaching excellence among faculty members and to enhance student learning.
Wilson-Booker Science Building
Wilson-Booker Science Hall, built in 1967 and expanded in 2013, houses programs of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.