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Living and Learning at USC Special Interest Communities
When you think about your hopes for your college experience, you envision a new way of life. You imagine sharing ideas and experiences with a rich array of fascinating people. You can find that way of life in USCs special interest housing diversity of communities that bring students and faculty together to share living and learning experiences. These communities feature activities and programs, both formal and informal, that enhance and expand your university life

How to Apply for Special Interest Communities and Programs
Only some communities will require an additional application. If one or more of these special interest communities seems right for you, please be sure to complete the housing application and indicate the program(s) that match your interests as well as the required supplemental application

Some special interest communities are available only to incoming freshmen. Also, check to make sure you are eligible (e.g., certain qualifications are required to live in Deans Halls).

Somerville Place - Contact the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs by calling (213) 740-8257, by email at cbcsa@usc.edu, or online: http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/black_cultural_center/

Latino Floors - Contact El Centro Chicano by calling (213) 740-1480 or visit their website at the following address http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elcentro

Rainbow Floor - Contact the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center by visiting their website here: http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/glbss/rainbowfloor

International Residential College or Arts and Humanities College at Parkside including Schalom, Muslim, Music or Art & Architecture Floors - Supplemental applications found here: Parkside Arts and Humanities Residential College Supplemental Application Parkside International Residential College Supplemental Application