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.
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.
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 »
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 and USC Housing’s online matching tools are no longer available once you have been assigned. You may get a different roommate through reassignment, but not necessarily a more compatible one. If you can locate… Read more »
I missed the application deadline. Can I still participate in UHR?
Unfortunately, no. However, you can apply as a continuing student in early February. More information about applying as a continuing non-resident can be found here.