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Next Steps Spring

Commit to enroll at usc, check out our enrollment checklist for a full list of next steps., intent to enroll deadline:, may 1: first-year students, june 1: transfer students (or within two weeks of receiving your admission letter), submit the admit reply form, commitment deposit deadline:, august 1: first-year students, august 1: transfer students (or within two weeks of receiving your admission letter).

To accept our offer of admission and reserve your place in the incoming class, you must submit the Intent to Enroll form online in your applicant portal .

First-year students admitted to the spring term should submit their Intent to Enroll form by May 1 if they wish to be considered for the fall term (should space become available). Even if you choose to submit your Intent to Enroll Form by May 1, you may still wait until August 1 to submit your deposit, as it is not required to be considered for movement to the fall term.

A deposit of $300, or a deposit waiver, is required by the deadline listed for your class. We cannot guarantee your space in the class if you submit your enrollment commitment deposit after the deadline. The deposit is nonrefundable and will be applied to your spring 2025 tuition and fees.

Deposit waiver: If financial hardship prevents you from submitting the deposit, you may select a waiver when submitting the online Admit Reply Form.

If you have questions, please contact your USC Admission Counselor . You may also call the Office of Admission at (213) 740-1111 or email us by visiting ask.usc.edu and clicking on the “Email Us” link at the top of the page.

New Transfer Admits Visit our Transfer Admit FAQ page.

Not Enrolling at USC? If you do not intend to enroll at USC, please let us know by visiting your applicant portal and declining your offer of admission on the Intent to Enroll form.

Complete Financial Aid Application

Financial aid application deadline: asap.

Visit our “ Manage Your Finances ” page and the Financial Aid website to learn more about completing your financial aid application and funding your USC education.

To view the status of your financial aid application, visit your Financial Aid Summary and Tasks (FAST) portal.

Apply for Housing

Housing application open: july 1, 2024.

Visit the USC Housing website to review housing options available to you as an incoming student, submit your housing application online and participate in the optional roommate matching process. Students admitted to spring 2025 may apply beginning July 1, 2024 . If you have additional questions, feel free to email [email protected] for assistance.

Both first-year and transfer students may apply for USC housing. However, space is extremely limited, and spring admits are not guaranteed an assignment in USC housing. Therefore, we recommend spring admits explore other housing options as well.

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and would like more information about academic and/or housing accommodations, please visit the Office of Student Accessibility Services .

Activate your USC NetID

1 to 2 days after submitting your enrollment commitment.

After activating your USC NetID , you will be able to access a wide array of online services and resources, including your USC email, which is the university’s official means of communication. Information about registering for orientation, described below, will be sent to your USC email only.

Sign Up for Orientation

Orientation sign-up opens: april 2024, welcome trojans orientation – winter 2025.

We encourage all new students to attend the Welcome Trojans orientation program. Welcome Trojans connects new students and their families to the campus community through an inclusive experience that enriches their transition into the university and the Trojan Family.

Orientation comprises two components: course registration and student engagement programs. All students will complete academic advising and course registration online. Student engagement programs will be available online or on campus throughout winter.

Invitations to Welcome Trojans orientation will be emailed beginning in April to all first-year and transfer students who have submitted their Admit Reply Form. Reservations are required and students will have the ability to include a guest when they register. For more information, please refer to the Orientation website .

Note for all new international students: Welcome Trojans Orientation programs are separate from the  Immigration Status Verification (ISV) process. ISV is a mandatory online check-in procedure that verifies an international student’ s entry into the U.S. , as well as their immigration status . It does not restrict them from attending orientation events or registering for courses online.  

You’ll be required to complete Immigration Status Verification (ISV) with the Office of International Services (OIS)  upon your arrival for the spring 2025 term.

Submit Academic Records

Academic records submission deadline:, july 1: first-year students, asap: transfer students.

All newly admitted students should have their final high school and/or college transcripts, as well as standardized exam scores sent to USC. This ensures that you receive proper transfer credit for any completed college-level coursework. It will also allow your academic advisor to help plan your course of study at USC.

To see how your previous college coursework may transfer to USC, and to plan any upcoming coursework for the fall semester, we also encourage you view our  Transfer Credit Resources page.

Transcripts

E-transcripts must be submitted by your school. Transcripts uploaded or sent by students are not considered official.

First-year students : Have your school send the Office of Admission a final, official transcript showing the date of high school graduation. A photocopy of your high school diploma is not sufficient. The deadline is July 1 . We understand that some students attending schools outside the U.S. may have difficulty meeting this deadline, so USC extends a grace period for the submission of final transcripts. However, students will not be permitted to continue their USC enrollment beyond the first semester if this requirement is not met.

Transfer students: Have your college or university send an official transcript showing final grades as soon as your current term has finished and grades are available.

If your school requires an email address for transcript submission, please use [email protected] . If your school does not support the electronic submission of transcripts, please have your transcripts mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission in an official envelope from the school, with the seal and any other security features intact.

Transfer Credit Earned Prior to High School Graduation

Undergraduate students may receive a combined maximum of 32 elective units for AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations, as well as select college courses taken before high school graduation. Standardized exam results should be submitted electronically to USC. College transcripts must be official. 

Restrictions apply, and not all courses will meet our criteria for credit.

Review the Exam Credit page on the Registrar’s website for more information.

Senior-Year and Final-Term Grades

Your admission to USC is conditional on your continued achievement at the same level of academic performance. The Office of Admission carefully reviews all final transcripts. If your senior-year or final-term grades decline, we will contact you. In the most serious cases, offers of admission will be rescinded. If you have questions or concerns you wish to bring to our attention, please contact the Office of Admission. Some students may have additional , specific conditions of admission.

International Coursework

First-year students : First-year students must provide one official copy of all records, in their native language, of academic coursework. Records must be sent directly from the school and be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Transfer students : Transfer students who have completed coursework at institutions outside the U.S. should contact the International Education Research Foundation for a “Detail Report with Course Level Identification.” IERF will evaluate your documents and transmit a report directly to USC. USC will then complete a transfer credit evaluation.

Transfer Credit Reports (TCR)

After we receive your enrollment commitment deposit and complete, official transcripts of all your college or university work, as well as AP, IB and/or A-Level exam scores, USC will provide a transfer credit report (TCR) summarizing the degree credit awarded for your transfer courses. This report will be essential for helping you and your academic advisor plan your coursework at USC.

Transfer credit reports will be available online at my.usc.edu after your commitment deposit is received. Your TCR will be updated throughout the summer as official transcripts and exam scores are reported, and it will be finalized by the time you attend orientation.

Complete Health Requirements

For the health and safety of the campus community, all students must comply with certain vaccination requirements. New students should familiarize themselves with USC Student Health , and review the detailed Health Requirements for Students .

Health Documentation

All documentation must include an official signature or stamp from the physician or clinic, as well as the student’s full name, 10-digit USC ID number and telephone number. Submit documented proof of immunizations by uploading them to your student health record.

Student Health Insurance

All USC students must have supplemental health insurance to help cover the cost of care not available at the university’s student health centers, particularly in case of an emergency requiring hospitalization. Optional dental insurance is also available.

Email [email protected] or visit USC Student Health for more information.

Student Health Fee

All students are required to pay the Student Health Fee, which covers most primary care services provided at the university’s student health centers. This fee appears on your tuition bill and is included in your cost of attendance on your financial aid summary. Students can make an appointment at the health center by calling (213) 740-WELL(9355) or by accessing their student health portal.

Visit My Student Health Record Portal

Review International Student Requirements

Usc students represent over 130 countries around the world. international students make up nearly a quarter of our entire student population..

To be eligible to study at USC, international students need to have a valid non-immigrant visa status . The F-1 visa is the most common student visa and is issued to full-time students enrolled in an academic degree program at USC.

To apply for the F-1 visa, students must first receive their USC I-20, a four-page form issued by the Office of Admission with a USC official’s signature on page 1.

I-20s are available to admitted students who have committed to enroll at USC and have submitted their commitment deposit.

To receive your I-20:

Log in to Trojan International and submit the “New F-1 Student Request” e-form located in the “Admission” section. New undergraduate students should request an Initial I-20.

Upload your financial documentation and a copy of your passport, even if you already submitted these during the admission process. You’ll need to upload new documents, as the Office of Admission will not be able to provide you with previously submitted copies.

Students currently attending a U.S. school on F-1 status:

Follow these instructions for transferring your SEVIS record to USC. Submit the “New F-1 Student Request” e-form in Trojan International and request a “Transfer I-20”.

More Information:

Guidelines for preparing documents: Trojan International Checklist General information: Admission I-20 Processing Guidelines for acceptable financial documentation

English Language Proficiency and Testing

Students who were asked to demonstrate English proficiency in the application review process and who did not submit a valid USC-approved English Language Proficiency exam are required to sit for the International Student Exam (ISE) through USC’s American Language Institute (ALI) later this summer. Students who submit a valid, USC-approved English Language Proficiency exam do not need to sit for the ISE exam. Even if you applied test-optional, we strongly encourage you to submit one of USC’s approved exams – including the SAT or ACT – to waive this English placement test before orientation.

Transfer students who have completed coursework at institutions outside the U.S. need to contact the International Education Research Foundation (IERF) to have their coursework evaluated.

Plan Your Fall Semester

Your admission to USC is secure for the spring term, but what can you do in the fall? It’s up to you to decide how you’ll spend your time before enrolling at USC in January.

You could enroll in college—even abroad—to stay on pace to finish your degree in four years. Alternatively, you could take time off to work, explore new cultures or participate in a service-learning opportunity to improve the lives of those in your community or around the world. We’ve created helpful information to guide you through your options.

Most spring admits will graduate with their peers who started in the fall. One way you can ensure on-time graduation* is to take courses in the fall that will count toward USC degree requirements. Our team can help you select courses to make sure you stay on track. Choose a community college or enroll as a non–degree-seeking student at a local university (look for visitor status, continuing education or extension/professional studies programs). You might even explore study abroad opportunities such as those listed below.

*Please note that some majors require that a certain number of semesters be spent at USC. Therefore, spring admits in those majors will graduate later than their classmates admitted in the fall, regardless of coursework taken in the fall.

Before you enroll: Familiarize yourself with USC’s General Education Program, found in the Spring Admit Course Planning Worksheet . This worksheet will help you determine how you may complete some of these requirements before enrolling at USC.

Also be sure to review the requirements for your intended USC degree in the USC Catalogue . Pay close attention to lower-division courses you can complete during the fall. Check with the admission office in the Dornsife College (science majors, take note) or Viterbi School of Engineering if you intend to pursue a course of study in these schools. Some schools, including study-abroad agreement schools, may not be a good fit for majors with lower-division science requirements.

Next, refer to the Resources page for spring admits. You can see if your courses have already been evaluated for transfer credit, request pre-approval for any courses we have not previously reviewed, or find out which standardized exams fulfill GE Core Literacies or major-related requirements.

Consider these enrollment options:

Community College Most first-year spring admits choose to enroll in a community college, often close to their home, during the fall. Community colleges encourage you to apply right away to allow ample time for placement testing and academic advisement. USC does not prefer one community college over another, so choose the school that is most convenient for you.

Study Abroad USC has established agreements with these five American institutions in Europe. Each is U.S. accredited and provides instruction in English. Each school has its own brief, fast-tracked application in the links provided below. Students will stay connected as a USC-bound cohort, s o upon returning to the U.S., you will have an instant network of fellow Trojans. Space may be limited, so apply soon.

American University of Paris Franklin University Switzerland Richmond, The American International University in London John Cabot University, Rome Anglo-American University, Prague

Please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions about one of our agreement institutions.

Four-Year Options Do not enroll in a four-year college under the false pretense of finishing your degree there. Doing so may take up a valuable space for someone else who wanted to attend the school. Enroll as a non–degree seeking student or in a continuing education program.

“I studied abroad at the American University of Paris, where I traveled to seven different countries that I had never been to before, and it ended up being the best experience of my entire life. Looking back, I wouldn't trade those four months for anything else.”

Gap Semester

Taking a break between high school and college is a common choice around the world, and it’s becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. Although USC does not maintain formal partnerships with these programs, here is a sampling of some opportunities for travel, volunteering or exploring in the U.S. and abroad.

Please note that USC does not award college credit for gap programs. Any college credit offered by these programs cannot be applied toward your USC degree requirements. Students should consider these options for cultural exploration and volunteer opportunities only.

Adventures Cross-Country Make friends, develop leadership skills and spend a gap semester in Asia, Africa or Latin America.

World Endeavors Choose from international internship, volunteer or study abroad programs around the world.

EF Gap Year Prepare to thrive in an ever-changing world on an EF Gap program where you’ll have experiences such as service learning, language study, internships and leadership workshops in up to six countries per semester.

Pacific Discovery Offered throughout Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Central and South America, these programs emphasize leadership development, outdoor and wilderness education, volunteer and service-learning opportunities, and sustainability.

Art History Abroad Explore the connections between art, music, literature, history and philosophy while traveling throughout Italy.

Carpe Diem Education Carpe Diem provides three-month and yearlong gap programs focused on community, cultural immersion, service learning and adventure.

National Outdoor Leadership School A leader in outdoor education, NOLS leads students on wilderness expeditions to teach them technical outdoor skills, leadership and environmental ethics.

Work and Internships

Many students also choose to gain valuable hands-on experience and professional skills through internships and paid work. Community colleges may allow you to complete an internship for academic credit. Check with their advising or career office for more information. You may also check with local employers for job opportunities.

Stay Connected

ZeeMee Group for Spring Admits Visit your applicant portal for a link to the private group specifically for spring admits. It’s a great way to meet other students before you even begin classes!

Documents and Publications

Below you will find publications and copies of event presentations that may be relevant to your fall plans.  

• Course Planning Worksheet  
• Study Abroad Booklet  
• Plan Your Fall Semester  

Course Planning

We understand that many spring admits choose to enroll in college coursework in the fall. Below are some resources and guidelines to follow as you make your enrollment plans.  

If you are attending a California community college:  

USC’s  articulation agreements  with California community colleges will show you which classes transfer and how they will transfer to USC. You can find your institution from the drop-down menu provided on the website.  

If you are attending an out-of-state community college:  

Although USC does not maintain articulation agreements with out-of-state community colleges, most courses that will transfer to the major four-year, public institutions in your state will transfer to USC, although they may not fulfill the same requirements or offer the same course equivalences. Please feel free to email  [email protected]   if you need help with course selection.  

If you are attending a four-year institution or study abroad agreement school as a non–degree-seeking or visiting student:  

USC’s  articulation histories  with four-year schools will show you which courses have been accepted in transfer in the past and are likely to be accepted now. This includes courses at our preferred study abroad institutions. If a course is not listed, however, it means it has not been evaluated by USC’s Undergraduate Transfer Credit Services and may or may not transfer.  

Standardized Exams:  

It is possible to satisfy some General Education requirements through AP, IB, or A-Level exams. Visit our  Exam Credit  page to see which categories can be fulfilled by exam credit.  

Interactive Planning Guide:  

Intended primarily for students at California community colleges , the interactive  Transfer Planning Guide (TPG)  will display courses that have been evaluated and earn subject credit or satisfy lower-division requirements for the selected major. The TPG does not contain a complete list of courses or colleges. If your intended school or courses are not listed, please use the articulation agreements, histories and resources above to plan your courses.  

Spring Admit Pre-Approval Form:  

Lastly, you should use the  Spring Admit Pre-Approval form   if you are uncertain whether or not your intended courses will transfer for GE credit. Please list only those courses for which you intend to register. You should submit these forms to us at  [email protected]   well before you register for classes.  

No matter where you enroll for the fall semester, your goal should be to make progress toward fulfilling General Education requirements, as well as any lower-division courses that may be completed for your major.  

FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER APPLICATION INFORMATION

Welcome to Michigan Housing! 

Start here for an overview of our room assignment process, for instructions on filling out your first-year resident application.

All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor campus are required to submit documentation showing whether they are vaccinated in line with the CDC immunization schedule noted here .

Submit your vaccination documentation here as soon as you complete your housing application.

We will act on your application after your immunization information has been verified.

Fall first-Year Housing Assignment OVerview

Early april through august.

After U-M receives your enrollment deposit, we will send you an email with a link to the Michigan Housing application. We will begin sending links to matriculated students in mid April. If you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit and waited three weeks but have not received an email (and it’s after April 11th), email us at [email protected] . Make sure you include your U-M ID number.

May 6, 2024

You have until May 6 to submit your housing application. The application will ask for your preferences and we plan to utilize room self selection for portions of our process this year.  If you are requesting accommodations for a disability, health or medical need, or for religious observance, you will also want to gather any documentation you might need. Applications received by May 6th are randomized for assignment. After May 6th, applications will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Application preferences are not guaranteed.

May THROUGH AUGUST

A message will be sent to your University email account when it is time for you to take action on selecting a room and/or submitting the housing contract. Please submit your contract within three business days of receiving it.

If you have not received communication by August 15th, please email [email protected] and include your U-M ID number. Someone will follow up with you in a timely fashion.

Your mailing address, roommate information (if applicable), approximate room dimensions and move-in information (become available on the housing portal and move-in website.

Parking permit applications become available for students living on-campus who are interested in bringing a car. Permit applications will be available via the  housing portal . Spaces are limited and permits are not guaranteed

LATE AUGUST

Fall term room and board payment is due.

Note: Rates for 2024-2025 have not been determined at this time. They will be shared as soon as approved by the Board of Regents (typically June) .

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Space for transfer students is extremely limited and we encourage transfer students to explore off-campus housing options through resources such as Beyond the Diag . 

Transfer students will receive an email with a link to a housing application in mid-April if you’ve paid your enrollment deposit. Submission of a housing contract does not guarantee on-campus housing.

Important Information FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Submitting an application is not a contractual agreement. You are legally bound to a room only when you sign your contract.

If you are 17 years old by the time your contract starts, you will be placed with a first-year student.

Michigan Housing is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status.

Students participating in the School of Education's LEAPS program (Learning, Equity and Problem Solving for the Public Good) should complete the General Application only. LEAPS students are housed on the Marygrove Campus.  LEAPS students can check out the Housing LEAPS FAQ here

Housing Application Instructions

We want to help you find a home that is right for you. To prepare for the application, please read through the guidelines below. To learn more about residence halls, consult our Residence Halls Comparison . You can also learn more about some specific options by visiting our Additional Living Options page. When you receive your application you will have 30 days to return it

Room Type: The majority of rooms available for first-year students are double occupancy. Although there is no guarantee of a particular room type, there are some single occupancy and suite style units. Both of these options are generally at a higher rate than a double occupancy unit. Rate information available here .

CORRIDOR PREFERENCE

Campus Neighborhoods: U-M residence halls are located in one of two neighborhoods: Central Campus and North Campus. The North Campus neighborhood residence halls, Bursley and Baits II, house primarily first-year students.

Additional Living Options

Living learning communities.

Michigan Learning Communities: Michigan Learning Communities provide smaller communities that focus on the exploration of a specific field of study. Applications are due by May 6. MLC Application is available now here .

Theme Communities: Theme Communities offer residents a scaffold of new learning opportunities and collaborative activities. They allow students to pursue passions, explore new interests in a co-curricular setting, and ready themselves to apply their learning to a complex and diverse world. Apply here .  Students admitted to MLC programs will not be admitted to theme communities.

ROOMMATE REQUEST

If you would like to request a specific roommate, consider the following:

You may search for a roommate via our roommate finder. This service allows you to search for a roommate; if you find a potential roommate, and you mutually provide each other’s names on the application, we will do our best to assign you together. Roommates should make sure their room preferences closely align. Information submitted via the roommate finder is a tool for students to find a roommate and is not used by Michigan Housing to make housing placements.

When you sign your contract with Michigan Housing, you are agreeing to abide by the Community Living at Michigan (“CLAM”) standards and Terms & Conditions . Take a moment to read through the CLAM, and please read the Proper Use Agreement for technology.

Application available soon via email

Want to know what an MLC is? Wondering about theme communities?

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• 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?
• I changed my mind and don’t want to live where I have been reassigned. Can my reassignment be undone?
• I don’t have an assignment yet; can I apply for reassignment?
• I don’t have an assignment yet. Can I apply for reassignment?
• 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?
• I’ve heard that someone is cancelling their university housing contract. Can I reassign to their space when they cancel?
• Is there a form I need to fill out?
• My intended roommate(s) and I are already assigned to the same building and room type, but we aren’t roommates. Should we use reassignment to be placed together as roommates?
• 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?
• What are my chances to be reassigned?
• What is a pre-Move In reassignment request?
• When can I reassign?
• When will I know if I have been reassigned?
• Where do I go for reassignment?
• Will I be reassigned to just any space?
• Will I lose my current assignment when I apply for reassignment?
• Will you contact me when you have a new space for me so I can decide whether or not I want it?
• I prefer to pay my rent on a monthly basis. Is there anything I can do?
• When and how will I be charged rent?
• Where can I find rents for USC Housing facilities?
• Are sophomores guaranteed spaces in particular buildings?
• Can sophomores request juniors or seniors as a roommate in the Sophomore portion of the UHR General Lottery?
• I didn’t get a housing assignment in the General Lottery. Does the Sophomore Guarantee still apply to me?
• Is there a timeline or expiration of the guarantee?
• What is the definition of a sophomore for the purposes of this guarantee?
• Can I cancel my contract after I have confirmed my assignment?
• Does it matter when I apply during the UHR application period?
• Does my Lottery Selection Time matter?
• How do I sign up for the Wait List?
• How does the Wait List process work?
• How long will the Wait List be active?
• I missed the application deadline. Can I still participate in UHR?
• I’ve completed the “Roommate Selection” step in the online application, but the portal says my application is ‘not complete’. Did I miss something?
• I’m a sophomore and I really want to live with a junior/senior, but we go through different lotteries. How can we live together?
• I’m attending USC now, but am not living in university housing. Can I apply for UHR?
• I’m eligible for UHR but someone I want to live with next year is not? Is this possible?
• I’m searching for a roommate while applying and can’t find them. What’s going on?
• I’ve been accepted to a Living Learning Community, but don’t want that assignment. Can I still get housing?
• I’ve got a question about the Wait List that wasn’t answered here. What do I do?
• If I’m pulled in (assigned) by a roommate, do I need to do anything else?
• What if I decline or don’t respond to the offer?
• What if I want to cancel?
• What is an ‘accepted’ roommate and how do I accept roommates?
• When selecting an assignment, who can I pull in to be a roommate?
• When will I get an assignment?
• Where will these new spaces come from?
• Who decides who get accepted to Living Learning Communities?
• Who may be on the Wait List?
• Will I be assigned with my UHR roommate(s)?
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Financial Facts

For the 2023-2024 academic year, all USC Housing’s undergraduate residents will have required (mandatory) meal plans that can be used in the residential dining halls.

Freshmen (First Years):

• All freshmen (first year) undergraduates will be assigned the default full meal plan (Cardinal Plan.)  This applies in all USC Housing facilities, including residence halls (dorms), suites and apartments.

All Undergraduate Upperclassmen:

• All undergraduate upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors and seniors) assigned to apartment facilities will be assigned the default partial meal plan (Apartment Plan.)
• All undergraduate upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors and seniors) assigned to residence halls (dorms) and suite facilities will be assigned the default full meal plan (Cardinal Plan.)

Graduate Students:

Graduate students will not have a required meal plan.

Please visit the USC Hospitality website for the most current information regarding meal plans.

Meal plan provisions and locations are subject to local health authority restrictions and guidelines.

2023-2024 Residential Meal Plans

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LISTINGS APPEARING ON THE FOLLOWING SITE ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHOICE OF LANDLORD AND RENTAL UNIT.

The listing of rental units on this site is provided as a convenience to University of Southern California ("University") students, faculty and staff. Off Campus Housing (OCH), the site operator, requires that Landlords report information accurately and fairly, however neither the site operator nor the University are able to verify the accuracy of information contained in listings. The University and OCH cannot and do not vouch for the fairness or accuracy of information posted on the site by third parties. If a property is listed on this web site, that does not mean the University or OCH endorses or approves the landlord, its properties or business practices. It also is not a guarantee by the University or OCH that the property complies with building, safety or fire codes, or that it is clean or safe or otherwise suitable for your use. Before signing a lease you are responsible to learn about the property, about your landlord and about the landlord's property manager. You are also responsible for understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The University and OCH are not responsible for any problems that may occur with your rental unit or any disputes that may arise between you and your landlord. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise common sense and good judgment when evaluating prospective rental units and landlords.

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Freshman Suites

• McCarthy Honors Residential College
• Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College
• Parkside International Residential College

Freshman Apartments

• Cale and Irani Residential College
• Cardinal Gardens
• Parkside Apartments

Undergraduate Apartments

• Cardinal ‘N Gold
• Cowlings and Ilium Residential College
• La Sorbonne
• McClintock Apartments
• McMorrow Residential College
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• Mailing Information
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• Recycling Guidelines
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• Housing Location Map
• What You Should Know About Bedbugs
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• Sustainable Living Guide
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• How are roommates assigned?
• How do I apply for housing?
• How do I apply for Living Learning Community Housing?
• How do I confirm my housing assignment?
• How do I get a password?
• How much USC Housing is available to graduate and family applicants?
• How much USC Housing is available to upperclassmen and transfer students?
• I’m a current resident, how and when do I apply for housing next year?
• I’m a registered student at USC but not living in university housing–how can I apply?
• If USC Housing is not able to offer me an assignment, are there other resources for housing?
• Is housing available during the summer?
• What are the deadlines for cancelling my contract?
• What are the priorities for assigning applicants?
• What if I need special accommodations?
• What if I want special housing due to my sexuality and/or gender identity/expression?
• What if I want to change my housing assignment?
• What is my user name?
• When will I get my housing assignment?
• Where can I get a copy of my Living Agreement (contract terms)?
• Can I bring my own furniture?
• Can I have a pet?
• Do residents of apartments have to move out during Winter Break?
• I misplaced a Housing brochure that had some important information in it. Can I get another copy?
• Is it possible to check-in before Move-In Day?
• What should I bring with me when I move-in?
• Where can I find check out information?
• Where do I find building information?
• Where is my customer service center?
• Can I be assigned to a Gender-Inclusive space if I didn’t request it?
• Can I select my own roommates?
• How do I apply for Gender-Inclusive housing?
• I am a __________ major. Should I live in a particular building?
• I am a transfer student. Am I guaranteed housing?
• I am admitted for Spring. When can I apply for housing?
• I applied by May 1. Why didn’t I get my first housing choice?
• I applied for USC Housing Renewal but didn’t get a space during the General Lottery. What should I do?
• I have additional questions about Gender-Inclusive housing. Where can I get answers?
• Is there a waitlist for housing?
• What about housing for next year?
• What if I want to tour or see a building?
• When are my contract start and end dates?
• Where can I live?
• Where is Gender-Inclusive housing located?
• Where should I live?
• Who may apply for Gender-Inclusive spaces?
• Can I be reassigned with a roommate?
• Can I be reassigned with roommates?
• Can I request a different room/apartment number?
• Can I request reassignment with roommates who don’t currently have an assignment?
• Can I sign up for a reassignment wait list?
• Can I submit more than one request?
• Can I switch spaces with another resident?
• How do I find out what housing spaces are available?
• How do I submit my reassignment request?
• How long do I have to move to my new assignment?
• How long will it take for my request to be granted?
• How long will reassignments be open?
• 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?
• I changed my mind and don’t want to live where I have been reassigned. Can my reassignment be undone?
• I don’t have an assignment yet; can I apply for reassignment?
• I don’t have an assignment yet. Can I apply for reassignment?
• 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?
• I’ve heard that someone is cancelling their university housing contract. Can I reassign to their space when they cancel?
• Is there a form I need to fill out?
• My intended roommate(s) and I are already assigned to the same building and room type, but we aren’t roommates. Should we use reassignment to be placed together as roommates?
• 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?
• What are my chances to be reassigned?
• What is a pre-Move In reassignment request?
• When can I reassign?
• When will I know if I have been reassigned?
• Where do I go for reassignment?
• Will I be reassigned to just any space?
• Will I lose my current assignment when I apply for reassignment?
• Will you contact me when you have a new space for me so I can decide whether or not I want it?
• I prefer to pay my rent on a monthly basis. Is there anything I can do?
• When and how will I be charged rent?
• Where can I find rents for USC Housing facilities?
• Are sophomores guaranteed spaces in particular buildings?
• Can sophomores request juniors or seniors as a roommate in the Sophomore portion of the UHR General Lottery?
• I didn’t get a housing assignment in the General Lottery. Does the Sophomore Guarantee still apply to me?
• Is there a timeline or expiration of the guarantee?
• What is the definition of a sophomore for the purposes of this guarantee?
• Can I cancel my contract after I have confirmed my assignment?
• Does it matter when I apply during the UHR application period?
• Does my Lottery Selection Time matter?
• How do I sign up for the Wait List?
• How does the Wait List process work?
• How long will the Wait List be active?
• I missed the application deadline. Can I still participate in UHR?
• I’ve completed the “Roommate Selection” step in the online application, but the portal says my application is ‘not complete’. Did I miss something?
• I’m a sophomore and I really want to live with a junior/senior, but we go through different lotteries. How can we live together?
• I’m attending USC now, but am not living in university housing. Can I apply for UHR?
• I’m eligible for UHR but someone I want to live with next year is not? Is this possible?
• I’m searching for a roommate while applying and can’t find them. What’s going on?
• I’ve been accepted to a Living Learning Community, but don’t want that assignment. Can I still get housing?
• I’ve got a question about the Wait List that wasn’t answered here. What do I do?
• If I’m pulled in (assigned) by a roommate, do I need to do anything else?
• What if I decline or don’t respond to the offer?
• What if I want to cancel?
• What is an ‘accepted’ roommate and how do I accept roommates?
• When selecting an assignment, who can I pull in to be a roommate?
• When will I get an assignment?
• Where will these new spaces come from?
• Who decides who get accepted to Living Learning Communities?
• Who may be on the Wait List?
• Will I be assigned with my UHR roommate(s)?
• Sustainability
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• Digital Accessibility

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.

No. You must have a current, active housing assignment in order to be considered for reassignment.

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 if the group needs to submit an identical matching request.

Group requests can only be completed if all those in the group have submitted a matching request and there is space enough that everyone can be reassigned. If we are able to complete the request, only those roommates listed in your request will be included in the reassignment.  You’ll want to make sure everyone you wish to live with is entered into your request.

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.

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.

No. You will retain your current assignment up to the point we are able to reassign you.

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 those that you wish to be reassigned to.

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.

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 your own roommate(s), you may all submit group reassignment requests, and we will try to assign you together.

No. You can only have one open request of any type. Once you have been reassigned, you can submit a another request.

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).

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 a preference.

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 request in writing to cancel your request or c) the reassignment deadline date.

If we are able to reassign you, we will send you an e-mail letting you know we have completed your request.

No. Once your reassignment is completed, it is your new assignment. You can, if you wish, submit a new reassignment request.

A reassignment request is a way for you or your roommate group to ask for a change in building and/or room type assignment, or to be assigned together. Request are submitted online on the USC Housing portal, the same site you used to apply for and confirm your original assignment,  Everyone in your group must have a confirmed contract for the term for which you are requesting a change. You may list up to three preferences, each consisting of a building and a single room type available in that building.

Reassignment is not guaranteed . Requests are completed based on when they are received and the availability of the requested spaces.

You can submit your request online on our Housing portal , the same place where you applied initially and confirmed your assignment,  Pre-occupancy reassignment will only be open during select periods of the year.

DISCLAIMER - YOU ARE LEAVING THE USC HOUSING WEBSITE

LISTINGS APPEARING ON THE FOLLOWING SITE ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHOICE OF LANDLORD AND RENTAL UNIT.

The listing of rental units on this site is provided as a convenience to University of Southern California ("University") students, faculty and staff. Off Campus Housing (OCH), the site operator, requires that Landlords report information accurately and fairly, however neither the site operator nor the University are able to verify the accuracy of information contained in listings. The University and OCH cannot and do not vouch for the fairness or accuracy of information posted on the site by third parties. If a property is listed on this web site, that does not mean the University or OCH endorses or approves the landlord, its properties or business practices. It also is not a guarantee by the University or OCH that the property complies with building, safety or fire codes, or that it is clean or safe or otherwise suitable for your use. Before signing a lease you are responsible to learn about the property, about your landlord and about the landlord's property manager. You are also responsible for understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The University and OCH are not responsible for any problems that may occur with your rental unit or any disputes that may arise between you and your landlord. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise common sense and good judgment when evaluating prospective rental units and landlords.

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Freshman Residence Halls

• Birnkrant Residential College
• Marks Tower
• New North Residential College
• Pardee Tower

Freshman Suites

• McCarthy Honors Residential College
• Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College
• Parkside International Residential College

Freshman Apartments

• Cale and Irani Residential College
• Cardinal Gardens
• Parkside Apartments

Undergraduate Apartments

• Annenberg House
• Cardinal ‘N Gold
• Cowlings and Ilium Residential College
• La Sorbonne
• McClintock Apartments
• McMorrow Residential College
• Nemirovsky and Bohnett Residential College

Graduate Housing

• Max Kade House
• Seven Gables
• Severance Street Apts.
• University Regent
• Veterans’ Housing

Family Housing

• Regal Trojan

Special Interest Programs

• Special Interest Communities
• Residential Colleges
• Faculty in Residence Communities
• Gender-Inclusive Housing
• Gender Inclusive Housing Information

Non-University Housing

• Currie Hall (HSC)
• Off Campus Housing Listing Service (Off-Campus 101)
• Building Search by Features
• Interactive Housing Map
• Interactive Map (Health Sciences Campus)
• Housing Application Portal

Application Procedures For New Students

• The Importance of Applying Early
• Registration and Contact Information
• Application
• How to Apply for Residential Colleges and Special Interest Communities
• Applying by Written Application

Contracting Procedures for New Students

• Assignments and Contracts
• Reassignments and Cancellations
• Application and Assignment for Continuing Non-Residents
• Renewal Procedures for Returning Students
• Requests for Early Arrival
• Housing for Spring
• Housing for Summer
• Student Accessibility Services
• Building Code List
• Housing Cancellation Request 2022-2023
• Housing Cancellation Request 2021-2022
• Family Housing Supplemental Application

Information

• 2022-2023 Living Agreement
• Spring 2022 Housing Information for Hillview
• University Gateway Information, 2021-2022
• 2021-2022 Living Agreement
• Housing Map
• Replacement Release Guidelines
• Living at USC for Freshmen, 2022-2023
• UHR Brochure for 2022-2023
• Living at USC for Upperclassmen and Graduates, 2021-2022
• Living at USC for Freshmen, 2021-2022
• Work Orders
• Instructions
• Spring 2022 Graduate Check-In Guide
• Spring 2022 Undergraduate Check-In Guide
• Move-In Checklist 2021-2022
• Soapy Joe’s Laundry Service
• GradGuard Renters Insurance
• Mailing Information 2021-2022
• Recycling Guidelines
• Room Inventory and Damage Sheet
• Housing Location Map
• What You Should Know About Bedbugs
• Integrated Pest Management Program
• Resident Information for 2021-2022
• Sustainable Living Guide
• Housing Fees
• Residential Meal Plans
• Sample Cost
• Billing Procedures
• Conference Services
• Summer Guest Housing
• International Student Temporary Housing

Brochures and Forms

• Meeting Rooms Brochure
• Summer Conferences
• Request for Proposal
• Conference Video
• Conferences Contact

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• Meeting Rooms Contact
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• Auxiliary Services
• USC Bookstores
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• Bus Maps & Schedules
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Reassignment

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• Pre-Move In (New Students)

Pre-Move In (Returning Students)

• Rents and Billing
• Sophomore Guarantee
• Submit Button "
• Interactive Map (University Park Campus)
• Bus Maps & Schedules
• Can I get parking by my building?
• How do I change my meal plan?
• I have a maintenance problem in my room/apartment. What should I do?
• I’m having trouble with my ResNet computer connection. What should I do?
• How are roommates assigned?
• How do I apply for housing?
• How do I apply for Special Interest?
• How do I confirm my housing assignment?
• How do I get a password?
• I’m a current resident, how and when do I apply for housing next year?
• I’m a registered student at USC but not living in university housing–how can I apply?
• Is housing available during the summer?
• What are the deadlines for cancelling my contract?
• What are the priorities for assigning applicants?
• What if I need special accommodations?
• What if I want special housing due to my sexuality and/or gender identity/expression?
• What if I want to change my housing assignment?
• What is my user name?
• When will I get my housing assignment?
• Where can I get a copy of my Living Agreement (contract terms)?
• Can I bring my own furniture?
• Can I have a pet?
• Do residents of apartments have to move out during Winter Break?
• I misplaced a Housing brochure that had some important information in it. Can I get another copy?
• Is it possible to check-in before Move-In Day?
• What should I bring with me when I move-in?
• Where can I find check out information?
• Where do I find building information?
• Where is my customer service center?
• Can I be assigned to a Gender-Inclusive space if I didn’t request it?
• Can I select my own roommates?
• How do I apply for Gender-Inclusive housing?
• I am a __________ major. Should I live in a particular building?
• I am a transfer student. Am I guaranteed housing?
• I am admitted for Spring. When can I apply for housing?
• I applied by May 2. Why didn’t I get my first housing choice?
• I applied for USC Housing Renewal but didn’t get a space during the General Lottery. What should I do?
• I have additional questions about Gender-Inclusive housing. Where can I get answers?
• If USC Housing is not able to offer me an assignment, are there other resources for housing?
• Is there a waitlist for housing?
• What about housing for next year?
• What if I want to tour or see a building?
• When are my contract start and end dates?
• Where can I live?
• Where is Gender-Inclusive housing located?
• Where should I live?
• Who may apply for Gender-Inclusive spaces?
• Can I be reassigned with a roommate?
• Can I be reassigned with roommates?
• Can I request a different room/apartment number?
• Can I request reassignment with roommates who don’t currently have an assignment?
• Can I sign up for a reassignment wait list?
• Can I submit more than one request?
• Can I switch spaces with another resident?
• How do I find out what housing spaces are available?
• How long do I have to move to my new assignment?
• How long will it take for my request to be granted?
• How long will reassignments be open?
• 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?
• I changed my mind and don’t want to live where I have been reassigned. Can my reassignment be undone?
• I don’t have an assignment yet; can I apply for reassignment?
• I don’t have an assignment yet. Can I apply for reassignment?
• 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?
• I’ve heard that someone is cancelling their university housing contract. Can I reassign to their space when they cancel?
• Is there a form I need to fill out?
• My intended roommate(s) and I are already assigned to the same building and room type, but we aren’t roommates. Should we use reassignment to be placed together as roommates?
• 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?
• What are my chances to be reassigned?
• What is a pre-Move In reassignment request?
• When can I reassign?
• When will I know if I have been reassigned?
• Where do I go for reassignment?
• Will I be reassigned to just any space?
• Will I lose my current assignment when I apply for reassignment?
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Reassignment begins in early March once the Housing Renewal process ends and runs through mid-July. Check the reassignment procedures for the exact date that reassignment will end this year.

No. You must have a current, active housing assignment in order to be considered for reassignment.

Yes. You’ll 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. Group requests can only be completed if all those in the group can be reassigned. If we are able to complete the request, only those roommates listed in your request will be included in the reassignment.  You’ll want to make sure everyone you wish to live with is entered into your request.

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 and you and your roommate(s) should submit a group reassignment form to be placed together.

No. You will retain your current assignment up to the point we are able to reassign you.

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.

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 those that you wish to be reassigned to.

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 particular space, but how many spaces of that type of room open up.

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.

Yes. 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, you can, if you both agree, submit a group reassignment request, and we will try to assign you together.

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.

No. You can only have one open request of any type. Once you have been reassigned, you can submit another request.

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).

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 a preference.

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 request in writing to cancel your request or c) the reassignment deadline date.

If we are able to reassign you, we will send you an e-mail letting you know we have completed your request.

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.

A reassignment request is a way for you or your roommate group to ask for a change in building and/or room type assignment, or to be assigned together. Request are submitted online on the USC Housing portal, the same site you used to apply for and confirm your original assignment,   Everyone in your group must have a confirmed contract for the term for which you are requesting a change. You may list up to three  preferences, each consisting of a building and a single room type available in that building.

Reassignment is not guaranteed. Requests are completed based on when they are received and the availability of the requested spaces.

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