Housing for students with disabilities is available in several of our buildings, accommodating different levels of access. USC Housing works closely with Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) to place students with special needs. Students must register with OSAS as well as complete a housing application to receive special housing consideration. Space is limited and… Read more »
I’m a current resident, how and when do I apply for housing next year?
Returning residents may apply for housing for the upcoming year through our USC Housing Renewal process (UHR). UHR takes place January through March. More information about next year’s UHR is available in December. The most recent information is available here.
I’m a registered student at USC but not living in university housing–how can I apply?
Apply online using our portal. Housing assignments are made for continuing, non-resident students after returning residents participating in the USC Housing Renewal program and transferring undergrads have been offered housing. Assignments are made based on space availability.
What are the priorities for assigning applicants?
Undergraduate upperclassmen and graduate students (1) Returning university housing residents who participate in the USC Housing Renewal (UHR) program are assigned first. Participants who are not able to obtain an assignment during the UHR lottery process may go on the UHR Wait List and will be offered housing before any other undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate… Read more »
I’m attending USC now, but am not living in university housing. Can I apply for UHR?
Sorry, no—UHR is only for current university housing residents. However, you can apply as a continuing, non-resident student in early February.
How much USC Housing is available to graduate and family applicants?
USC Housing has just under 1,500 graduate and family bed spaces in our inventory. However there are over 20,000 graduate students enrolled at USC — more than we can house. The result is that over 90% of USC graduate students live in non-university housing.
Does it matter when I apply during the UHR application period?
No, just make sure you apply by the application deadline. Selection times for the category you choose are randomly assigned and are not based on your application date.
When will I get my housing assignment?
Assignments for new freshman and new graduate students begin in mid-May. Assignments for continuing non-residents and transferring undergraduates will begin in the late spring based on space availability.
How do I confirm my housing assignment?
Log on to our portal and go to “Confirmation Payment” to confirm your housing contract. After reading the contract summary, press the “I accept” button. Complete instructions are available on this web site or in the Living at USC brochure. Be sure to print out the confirmation page for your records.
Where can I get a copy of my Living Agreement (contract terms)?
You can find a copy of the Living Agreement here.