No. Submission of your request indicates your willingness to be moved to one of the listed preferences. If one of your preferences becomes available, we will reassign you without consultation and then notify that your request is complete. So, if you’re not sure you wish to live in a particular building, don’t list it as… Read more »
Under what circumstances can I lose the Confirmation Payment?
Returning residents contracting during the USC Housing Renewal program (UHR) who cancel on or before March 7, 2025 will not be charged the $800 confirmation fee. UHR participants who cancel from March 8 through the May 1, 2025 cancellation deadline will forfeit the $800 confirmation fee. New incoming students who are granted cancellation after June… Read more »
How long will it take for my request to be granted?
There’s no way to say for sure; it depends on what housing space become available for reassignment. We may be able to complete it quickly or it may take weeks and perhaps we won’t ever be able to fulfill your request. Your reassignment will remain open until: a) we are able to complete it, b) you… Read more »
When will I know if I have been reassigned?
If we are able to reassign you, we will send you an e-mail letting you know we have completed your request.
I changed my mind and don’t want to live where I have been reassigned. Can my reassignment be undone?
No. Once your reassignment is completed, it is your new assignment. In most cases your previous assignment has been used for another student. You can, if you wish, submit a new reassignment request.
How long will reassignments be open?
Reassignment begins in early May, after the first assignments for new students are sent out, and runs through mid-July. Check the reassignment procedures for the exact date that reassignment will end this year.
I don’t have an assignment yet; can I apply for reassignment?
No. You must have a current, active housing assignment in order to be considered for reassignment.
Can I be reassigned with a roommate?
Yes. You’ll all need to submit a group request. Make sure that everyone you want to live with is included in your request, even those who may already be assigned to the requested building and room type. Everyone in the group needs to submit an identical matching request. Group requests can only be completed if… Read more »
The person I want as roommate and I are already assigned to the same building and room type, but we aren’t assigned together. Should we use reassignment to be placed together as roommates?
Yes. Your housing assignment is made up of both your building and room type and any confirmed roommates. Since you are requesting a change in the latter, it is considered a reassignment.
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.