The young men live two to a room with hall latrine facilities. Each cadet rooms with another young man close to his age whenever possible. The Academy provides three meals a day in the dining hall. All meals are served family style. Cadets are required to attend all meals with the exception of Sunday morning breakfast, which is optional.
Medical care is provided for cadets in the school's infirmary.
A resident nurse and a local doctor provide routine medical care, and the Kershaw County Memorial Hospital is only a five-minute drive from campus. Each cadet must have all immunizations required of all South Carolina students. Addtionally, each cadet is required to present a record of a complete physical examination upon entry. Cadets are motivated to do their best in all activities through the use of the merit system. Merits are awarded to cadets who show excellence in academics, athletics, other extracurricular activities, and personal conduct.