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Welcome to Claflin University - the oldest Historically Black College and University in South Carolina! Many of our buildings are a part of the National Register of Historic Places including Tingley Memorial Hall. In Tingley Hall you will find our administrative offices including the President's Office, the Provost's Office, Admission's Office and the Registrar's Office.
Before we get started, let me explain the many ways you can explore our beautiful space.
-You can click on the forward facing arrow to start walking around.
-You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button.
-Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list OR by clicking directly on the map.
-Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking the supplemental icons.
Grace T. Kennedy Business and Communications Building
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We're standing outside of the Grace T. Kennedy Business and Communications Building where you'll find the classrooms and offices for the School of Business, the Department of English and Foreign Languages, and the Department of Mass Communications, as well as the mass communications studio and Mac lab.
Bowen Hall
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Are you a Freshman or an Education major? Bowen Hall houses the Freshman College and its computer lab, the School of Education, the Department of Teacher Education and the General Education Computer Laboratory.
The Music Center/ W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
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If you want to hear the University's choir or band or would like to see one of the stage plays, stop by the Music Center and W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center. This building contains an auditorium with a seating capacity of more than 750 people, classrooms, seminar rooms, dressing and practice rooms, and several well equipped offices.
James S. Thomas Science Center
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Students who are interested in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) will speand a lot of time in the James. S. Thomas Science Center. This building houses classrooms, labs and offices for the
biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science departments.
Calhoun-Downs-Laymen Hall
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If you're looking for the latest Claflin gear, Calhoun-Downs Laymen Hall, is the place you'll want to come and visit as it is the home of our University bookstore. Here you will also find the offices of Student Development and Services, the Center of Continuing and Profeesional Studies and the Department of Art.
Hubert V. Manning Library
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Need time for research - come to the Hubert V. Manning Library! The library maintains and circulates current holdings of approximately 140,000 books, bound periodicals, microfilm, and audio and video recordings. The library subscribes to more than 330 periodical publications and 24 newspapers, and manages extensive multimedia resources.
Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College
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The Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College confers exclusive recognition upon a small group of exceptional, high-achieving students who- because of their academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and service to the community- consistently stand out among their peers.
The Arthur Rose Museum
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The Arthur Rose Art Museum showcases the artwork of students, faculty, staff as well as alumni and friends of the University. Constructed in 1898, it initially served as a college library and is featured in an exhibity at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex
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The Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex provides holistic health, nutrition, and lifelong wellness education to the Claflin University campus community and area residents. The ultra-modern facility includes an auxiliary gym, fitness center, demonstration kitchen, walking track, office space, classrooms, and outdoor space to serve as a market place for local farmers.
The Campus Center
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The Campus Center is a gathering place for students. It houses the post office, student government offices, game room, Pizza Hut, Jazzmin's Cafe, and the Office of Residential Life.
The Henry N. Tisdale Molecular Science Research Center
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Named after Claflin's eight president, the Henry N. Tisdale Molecular Science Research Center is a 14,000 square foot building houses state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and classrooms for the University's science programs.
The James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel
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Considered to be the faith hub of the campus, the James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel not only serves as a place of worship services or weddings, it is the educational building for those students who are studying religion and philosophy as well as humanities and social sciences.
University Dining Center
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The University Dining Center provides the campus with a two-tiered dining hall that seats 450 students at one time.
C.L. Asbury Hall
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C.L. Asbury Hall is a three-story structure that accommodates 140 women.
Claflin Commons
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Claflin Commons is a state-of-the-art 64,000 square foot upperclassmen residence hall that features a men's and women's wing with two- and four bedroom suites and many amenities.
Fred P. Corson Hall
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Need to see your financial aid counselor or seek out an internship in the Office of Career Services, then come by Fred P. Corson Hall. Corson Hall also houses a two-floor residence area for 62 women.
High Rise Residence Hall
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High Rise is the residence hall for 216 men on six floors.
Kleist Hall
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Kleist Hall is a residential tower for honors women. Rooms are in suites, and floors contain study rooms and computer labs.
Mary E. Dunton Hall
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Mary E. Dunton Hall is a residence hall for 116 women.
Student Residential Center
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The Student Residential Center consists of four state-of-the-art residence halls: North Hall, South Hall, East Hall and West Hall. The Student Residential Center accommodates 300 students. The quad apartment-styled suites consist of
four single-occupancy bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a common living space and a dining area. Each suite is technologically equipped with Internet, telephone and cable television connections. Also included are a series of computer study rooms for students and comfortable accommodations for residence hall managers.
