All UHR participants with an active application who have either: not been assigned to housing during UHR, or have not confirmed a contract during UHR may sign up for the Wait List. UHR participants who have signed a contract, but wish to change their assignment, should instead request reassignment.
How does the Wait List work?
When we reach your number on the Wait List and a housing space becomes available, a Housing Representative will attempt to contact you at your USC e-mail address. Students will be contacted in the order in which they appear on the Wait List, with the lowest lottery number going first. The housing offer will be… Read more »
What if I want special housing due to my sexuality and/or gender identity/expression?
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and want to live in a community specifically for LGBT and supportive Ally students, then consider applying to live on the Rainbow Floor. The Rainbow Floor is a Living Learning community within Century Apartments for all students, including first year and transfer students. You may… Read more »
Where should I live?
Where you should live is very much a matter of personal choice. There isn’t an overall “best” housing facility. Look through the descriptions of freshman buildings and see which fit your personal preferences.
Can I get parking by my building?
Our building descriptions on this web site and in our Living at USC brochures indicate which buildings have designated parking. (On campus buildings, which includes most freshman housing, do not.) Contact USC Transportation via their website or by phone at (213) 740-3575 to see about parking availability.
I am a __________ major. Should I live in a particular building?
In general, where you live has little to do with your major; there are no specific buildings associated with particular academic fields. As a freshman, your classes are likely to be spread around campus rather than concentrated in a specific location. The USC campus is relatively small and academic buildings are just a 10 or… Read more »
What if I want to tour or see a building?
Since our housing facilities are used year-round, tours of living areas are not possible. Buildings will be pointed out during freshman orientations in the summer. Please check out the individual pages for buildings you are interested in on this website for pictures, descriptions and floorplans.
I applied by May 1. Why didn’t I get my first housing choice?
May 1 is the application deadline for freshmen to be guaranteed a space in housing, but they are not guaranteed a particular space. Assignments are made based on application date, so those students who applied early, well before May 1, had the best chances to get their top preferences.
What about housing for 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 each year. More information about next year’s UHR will be available in December.
I am admitted for Spring. When can I apply for housing?
Spring 2024 housing applications will be taken beginning July 1, 2024. Check here for more information on spring housing.