Since completing a reassignment usually entails a change in either room assignment or confirmed roommates, we need to verify that all those listed in the request want to be reassigned.
Will I lose my current assignment when I apply for reassignment?
No. You will retain your current assignment up to the point we are able to reassign you.
Can I request reassignment with roommates who don’t currently have an assignment?
No. Everyone on the request must have a current, active housing assignment. If not, the entire request will be cancelled. Once your roommate secures a housing assignment, you may submit a reassignment request.
Will I be reassigned to just any space?
No. You will be able to list up to three building/room type preferences on your request. If we are unable to reassign you or your group to one of those choices, we won’t reassign you at all. However, since we may reassign you to any of the preferences you list, be sure to list only… Read more »
I am part of a group request in which some of the students are already assigned to the building and room type we want, but wish to bring in one or more other roommates. Do we need to contact the students already assigned to those spaces and get them to move?
No. This is not necessary, (and can lead to a student conduct issue resulting in the loss of your university housing). Since room/apartment numbers are not guaranteed, as openings become available in particular room types, students can be moved around to facilitate the completion of reassignments. What matters is not who is assigned to a… Read more »
Can I request a different room/apartment number?
No. Student room/apartment assignments are subject to change prior to check-in for a variety of reasons. Since we can’t guarantee that you will remain assigned to a particular room/apartment number, we can’t accept such reassignment requests.
I don’t think I will get along with one of the people assigned to my room; can I reassign to get a more compatible roommate?
Yes. You can submit a request listing your current assignment as your preference. However, reassignment is not a roommate matching process. USC Housing’s online matching tools are no longer available once you have been assigned. If you can locate your own roommate(s), you may, all submit group reassignment requests, and we will try to assign… Read more »
I’ve heard that someone is cancelling their university housing contract. Can I reassign to their space when they cancel?
Not necessarily. Just because you know someone who is cancelling does not mean they can “give” their space to you. When cancellations occur, those spaces are used for reassignment according to the normal reassignment procedures and priorities.
Can I submit more than one request?
No. You can only have one open request of any type. Once you have been reassigned, you can submit another request.
What are my chances to be reassigned?
That depends on a variety of factors, such as, where you wish to be reassigned (it’s harder to get into more popular buildings), if a roommate is involved (in general, it’s more difficult to move pairs of residents) and when you submitted your request (the earlier, the better).