You can only pull in (assign) accepted roommates (see above). You won’t be able to pull in students of different class standing category.
If I’m pulled in (assigned) by a roommate, do I need to do anything else?
Yes! Each resident must confirm their own individual contract within 24 hours of the assignment being made. So, if you are pulled in, you’ll need to go back online and accept your contract. If you don’t, you will lose that assignment, although you will be free to assign yourself during your own selection time.
I’m a sophomore and I really want to live with a junior/senior, but we go through different lotteries. How can we live together?
Because of the Sophomore Guarantee and the requirement that we have spaces for all sophomores, we can’t allow sophomores to pull in juniors/seniors during the Sophomore Lottery. However, you can request to get together with upperclassmen by filling out a group reassignment form beginning in March. During reassignment, there is no distinction between sophomores and… Read more »
I’m eligible for UHR but someone I want to live with next year is not. Is this possible?
It is possible, though the process will take time and effort, and may not work out. The likelihood of success is dependent on space availability. You should first go through UHR to secure an assignment for next year. The person(s) you wish to live with should apply for housing in February when the application for… Read more »
If USC Housing is not able to offer me an assignment, are there other resources for housing?
Yes. USC Housing has partnered with Off-Campus Housing 101 to provide students with listings of available rentals from private landlords in the North University Park area, around the main campus. All their listings are within the USC Department of Public Safety Patrol Zone and they offer customer support services to assist you with obtaining private rental… Read more »
I’ve got a question about the Wait List that wasn’t answered here. What do I do?
Contact the Housing Services Office by phone at (213) 740-2546 or e-mail at housing@usc.edu for more information.
Where is Gender-Inclusive housing located?
Select apartments in Birnkrant, Cardinal Gardens and Century (Rainbow LCC) are designated for gender-inclusive housing.
How do I apply for Gender-Inclusive housing?
New housing applicants should check the gender-inclusive option in the special interest housing step of the online application. Returning residents participating in UHR should request the Special Interest Housing category and check the gender-inclusive option. A supplemental (written) application is also required. Applications will be reviewed by the Division of Student Life, who will work… Read more »
Can I select my own roommates?
Yes, but your roommates must have requested, been selected for, and assigned to gender-inclusive housing.
Can I be assigned to a Gender-Inclusive space if I didn’t request it?
No. Only applicants specifically requesting this housing will be assigned to these spaces.