Living at USC - Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

Upperclassmen and Graduate Students

At USC Housing, we strive to provide housing and residential services that live up to the university’s high standards.

The friendships you will make, the programs and activities you will enjoy, and the simple convenience of living in university housing can make a big difference in the quality of your time at USC. We try to make the day-to-day stuff easy so you can concentrate on your classes, sporting events, extracurricular activities and career plans.

We invite you to look through these pages and discover the wide range of options and advantages university housing provides. We think that once you are aware of the choices, value and convenience we offer, you will want to live with us.

One of the nation’s top universities, USC has it all—academics, research, athletics and exceptional students.

Living Options

Life in USC Housing

USC strives to provide its students with a pleasant living environment that includes features and services not always available elsewhere. Living in USC housing will be a whole new experience. Beyond simply being a place to stay, university housing offers a community of roommates, neighbors, and faculty and staff members, as well as events, activities and programs that will complement your academic endeavors.

Choices

Although most housing directly on campus is reserved for our incoming freshman class, we offer 35 housing facilities for upperclassmen and graduate students in the adjacent North University Park neighborhood. Housing for freshmen (first-years) is covered in our companion brochure, Living at USC: Freshman Students 2023-2024. USC housing features a variety of buildings, floor plans, locations and living arrangements. Our goal is to give our residents options that fit their housing needs. We have something for just about every resident.

Value

We offer a variety of living arrangements to accommodate individual needs and budgets. Housing contracts for undergraduates cover the nine-month academic year rather than the 12-month calendar year, so residents are not required to pay rent for the summer. (Housing is available, however, for those who plan to stay for the summer.) Full-year contracts are available to graduate students living in certain buildings.

All university housing units are furnished and include free cable TV and internet connections, both Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Gas, water and electricity are included in the rent for all buildings.

USC Housing Staff

One of the advantages of living in university housing is the ability to call on trained, full-time staff to help with maintenance issues, check-in and check-out, room assignment questions, and other day-to-day concerns. USC Housing has 13 Customer Service Centers (CSCs) to assist residents. For a complete listing of CSCs and the buildings each serves, please see page 33.

Why Choose USC Housing?

Convenience

Individual leases

Rent billed to university student account

No extra rent to pay if your roommate leaves Contract release for semester away or December graduation available

Laundry facilities in most buildings

• Multiple workout areas with state-of-the-art equipment

Security

24-hour Department of Public Safety patrols

Community Service Officer patrols

• Computerized entry-monitoring system to all buildings

Services

• Free bus and ride service

Maintenance available 24/7 for emergency repairs

Reassignment to other available USC Housing buildings

• Roommate search and request

Extras

Furnished accommodations

Free basic digital cable TV with HD channels

• Free Wi-Fi and individual Ethernet lines in all buildings

• All utilities included

Community

Live only with other USC students

On-site staff available for assistance 24/7

• Programming and events

Program housing for certain majors

Safety and Security

To help ensure residents’ safety, all USC Housing facilities use an electronic entry monitoring system. Student ID cards function as electronic keys, allowing residents entry to their building or apartment complex and parking facilities. USC’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) works to maintain a secure environment for the university by patrolling both on and around campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, nearly 300 emergency telephones with direct lines to DPS are located strategically around campus.

All students are also encouraged to download the Trojan Mobile Safety App (LiveSafe), which provides immediate access to DPS and a “Safewalk” feature for when you have to walk somewhere alone. For more information, please visit usc.edu/mobilesafety

Roommates

Most of our housing is shared—if you are an undergraduate, you will very likely have one or more roommates. Whom you live with can be as important as where you live. Living with new people is an opportunity to learn from others and share experiences.

If you would like to live with a fellow USC student who has already applied, you can request that person by following the roommate procedures outlined in the "Application and Assignment" section of this brochure.

Most new students do not have a specific roommate in mind when they apply. However, our roommate-matching process will help you search for and request potential roommates based on your profile information, including gender, building and personal preferences. For more information about roommate selection, refer to page 29.

Gender-inclusive housing is offered based on space availability. To be considered, contact the Division of Student Affairs for more information and a supplemental application at studentaffairs.usc.edu

Programs and Activities

Student life at USC is filled with opportunities for entertainment, socializing and education outside the classroom. Movies, lectures, concerts and sporting events are all a part of daily life at USC. This is especially true for students who live in university housing, where the on-site Residential Education staff organizes events and outings in addition to providing support and counseling. Composed of current university housing residents, the Residential Housing Association (RHA) promotes interaction and personal growth through student advocacy and community service programs.

Smoke-Free Environment Policy

Smoking of any substance in any manner is prohibited both in and around any university-owned housing facility without exception.

Maintenance

USC Housing takes pride in maintaining the safety and livability of our facilities. Along with quick responses to everyday maintenance concerns, we invest in our buildings through periodic upgrades and renovations.

We also emphasize sustainability and the environment in our choices of products and supplies.

Sustainability

As part of USC's commitment to a greener world, all housing buildings have recycling and composting facilities.

Living Learning Communities

Located throughout university housing facilities, Living Learning communities bring together students with shared cultural, career or academic interests. Although the majority of these programs are located in our freshman buildings and are not open to upperclassmen, undergraduate students may be interested in one of the following communities:

Annenberg Communications: An immersive program for communication and journalism majors.

Rainbow Community: Located in Century Apartments, this residential community provides support, education and advocacy opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally (LGBTQ+) students.

Sustainable Living: A community for undergraduate students committed to reducing their impact on the environment.

Many of our buildings for undergraduates are residential colleges with live-in faculty and themed programs. Visit the Residential Education website at resed.usc.edu for complete information about Living Learning communities and residential colleges.

Housing Accommodations

USC Housing offers a wide variety of floor plans. The diagrams below illustrate typical configurations, though actual layouts and dimensions vary among different buildings that share the same basic floor plans.

Floor Plans

BACHELOR

Occupancy: 1

This floor plan has a combined living and sleeping area and a bathroom. There is no kitchen, but a small combination microwave and refrigerator is included.

STUDIO APARTMENT

Occupancy: 1 or 2

This unit has a combined living and sleeping area, a bathroom and a full kitchen (stove and refrigerator are included).

TWO-BEDROOM LOFT

Occupancy: 4

This floor plan includes a kitchenette with a stove and sink, two small bedrooms with lofted beds, and a bathroom.

This plan does not have a living room.

ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT

Occupancy: 1, 2 or 3

This room type includes a living room, bedroom, bathroom and full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.

TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT

Occupancy: 4 or 5

This floor plan includes a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.

Students with Disabilities

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) facilitates disabled students’ full participation at USC. To be eligible for special housing consideration, students must register with, and be approved by, OSAS as well as complete a housing application. Please contact OSAS and USC Housing as early as possible if you have such needs.

Housing for students with disabilities is available in several locations, accommodating different levels of access. Because of the high demand and limited supply of this housing, USC cannot guarantee assignment to a specific building or room type. OSAS works closely with USC Housing to assign students with special needs to appropriate accommodations, based on availability and OSAS's recommendations.

Office of Student Accessibility Services

2601 Watt Way, #120 (GFS)

Phone: (213) 740–0776

Website: osas.usc.edu

TWO-BEDROOM SINGLE AND DOUBLE APARTMENT

Occupancy: 3

Two residents share the larger bedroom (B) and one occupies the smaller (A). These apartments include a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.

THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT

Occupancy: 3

These apartments are available only in buildings for graduate students and include a small dining area, three single-occupancy bedrooms, a bathroom and a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.

THREE-BEDROOM WITH DOUBLE BATH

Occupancy: 6

This unit is found only in USC Village and includes a full kitchen, a living room, three double bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

More individualized plans and photos for each building can be found on our website: housing.usc.edu

Furnishings

All university housing facilities come with basic furniture (beds, chairs, tables, etc.) appropriate to the room type. Apartments with living rooms are furnished with a couch, armchair, coffee table and in some cases, end tables. All apartments with full kitchens are equipped with a sink, stove and full-sized refrigerator (no microwave or other appliances) and include a dining table and chairs.

Every resident in university-owned housing is provided with:

• One twin bed (extra long, 36"x 80") or full bed (extra long 54" x 80") One desk with chair

• One three-drawer dresser

Items to Bring to Campus

Bring with you:

• Towels Blankets

• Bedspread or comforter

• Sheets

• Pillows and pillowcases

• Cell phone Power strip/surge protector

• Desk lamp Toiletries

• Hangers Decorations

• Fan

• TV

(Housing cable service is digital, so your TV must be digital-ready.)

If your housing assignment includes a kitchen, you will also need to bring:

Dishes

• Glasses

• Cooking and eating utensils

• Pots and pans

Microwave

Small kitchen appliances

(Or you can wait to coordinate your kitchen needs with your roommate[s].)

Don’t

Please leave the following at home:

Pets

Students are not permitted to have dogs, cats or other pets in USC housing. The only exception is fish in a 10-gallon (or smaller) tank. Residents found with a pet will be charged a substantial clean-up and re-carpeting fee and documented for violating university policy.

Air Conditioners and Kitchen Appliances

If you need an air-conditioned room, please select facilities with air conditioning when applying, as you are not permitted to install a unit yourself. Cooking appliances such as microwave ovens, hotplates, toaster ovens, water heaters, coffee makers, barbecues and rice cookers are allowed only in housing units with kitchens and are prohibited in student rooms and other spaces.

DISH/Satellite TV Antennas

Installation of these devices is a “physical alteration” of the building and/or the room or apartment, which is not allowed for safety and security reasons. Remember: All housing facilities come with cable TV service.

Living in Residential Colleges

Residential colleges for upperclassmen are a continuation of the freshman residential college experience and create further opportunity for connection to faculty and peers. As in all of USC Housing, residents have resident assistants who focus on building community, planning activities and offering support. To further enhance the residential experience, the faculty in residence draw from their expertise and interests to orchestrate events and trips around Los Angeles that cater to the specific theme of the residential college. Students will find continued leadership opportunities by becoming members of their community council or through the Residential Housing Association (RHA).

Residential College Themes

Bohnett Residential College

Focus: Social Action through Entrepreneurship

Residents engage with and seek innovative solutions for a broad range of social issues facing the world today.

Cale Residential College

Focus: Global Perspectives

Residents build intercultural competency and participate in critical dialogue regarding the ever-changing global landscape.

Cowlings Residential College

Focus: Arts and Cultures

Residents of Cowlings awaken their inner cultural explorer by being surrounded by a wealth of experiences that enrich their learning about the arts and cultures, especially as they relate to USC and the city of Los Angeles.

For more information about residential college engagement, visit the Residential Education website at resed.usc.edu or call (213) 740-2080.

Ilium Residential College

Focus: Sophomore Honors Housing Building on the experience honors students had during their freshman year in McCarthy, Ilium is a vibrant, tight-knit community of scholars who share a commitment to rigorous intellectual and academic achievement.

Irani Residential College

Focus: Performance Science

Performance science looks at the confluence of mind, body and business. Students in this residential college explore their untapped potential and learn how to break down barriers inhibiting leadership, decisionmaking, resilience or creative potential.

McMorrow Residential College

Focus: Innovation and Design

McMorrow aspires to support the interests and passions of students in the areas of technology, science and design. This community encourages the pursuit of solutions to global challenges through creativity, innovation and novelty.

Nemirovsky Residential College

Focus: Sustainability

Nemirovsky is an interdisciplinary society of students who are dedicated to building awareness around the principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability through green living practices, educational activities and societal engagement.

Parkside International Residential College

Focus: Global Issues

Parkside International Residential College serves as a campus focal point for discussing global issues and learning about international cultures.

West Residential College

Focus: Wellness

Residential faculty focus on different aspects of holistic wellness and hope to create all-encompassing programming around these initiatives.

Housing Options for Undergraduates

“The campus is like a small town, with so many different academic disciplines, special interest groups, athletic teams, clubs, and many others. Not only that, but people from all over America and the world come here to pursue their dreams. We all support each other.”

Trojan Voices

NINA CEKLIC, CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

Housing for Continuing and Transferring Undergraduates

Transfer students and continuing upperclassmen are eligible for a variety of housing options, including residential colleges and university-owned apartments. At USC, "transfers" are new incoming students with college credits, whereas “continuing upperclassmen” are students who have already earned credits at USC for at least one semester but did not participate in the returning resident housing assignment process.

Much of our undergraduate housing is filled by current USC housing residents who are returning for another year. Unlike new first-year freshmen, transferring undergraduates are not guaranteed a housing assignment.

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Choices for Undergraduates

Most undergraduates live in apartments in the North University Park area adjacent to the main USC campus. The proximity of these buildings to the center of campus enables residents to participate in the many activities the university provides.

Twelve housing facilities offer approximately 3,800 bed spaces and provide our students with a range of floor plans, locations and rents from which to choose. Undergraduates are primarily assigned to shared apartments. These include one- and two-bedroom units in larger apartment facilities, such as Cardinal Gardens, a complex of nine townhouse-style buildings, or Century Apartments.

Located directly on campus, Webb Tower and Parkside provide a mix of studio and one- or two-bedroom plans. The four large residential colleges in the USC Village offer a wide variety of oneto three-bedroom apartments.

Rents listed and building descriptions are subject to change. Check the USC Housing website for up-to-date information. The availability of listed housing accommodations, programs and services is subject to local health authority restrictions and guidelines.

Apartment Living

Larger living areas, private bathrooms and kitchens are key features of our apartment units. Residents can lead more independent lifestyles by preparing some of their own meals and having more personal space for study and relaxation. Many apartment buildings offer amenities such as on-site recreational facilities and air conditioning. Nearly all undergraduate housing is either directly on or adjacent to the main campus. Some buildings have on-site parking in garages or adjacent lots.

All undergraduate apartment facilities have live-in Residential Education staff who arrange for outings and other activities. Eight Customer Service Centers serve undergraduate buildings, so residents do not have to go far to put in a maintenance work order or meet with a customer service representative.

Housing Options for Undergraduates: Residential Colleges

Cale and Irani Residential College

20 Two-bedroom 2B3P-DBLE Two-person $6,515/Sem

80 Two-bedroom 2B4P-LOFT Four-person $4,310/Sem

220 Two-bedroom 2B4P Four-person $6,220/Sem

16 Two-bedroom w/dble bath 2B4P-DB Four-person $6,640/Sem

90 Three-bedroom w/dble bath 3B6P-DB Six-person $6,245/Sem

The first floor of Cale and Irani Residential College is devoted to common areas including the USC Village 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center; a spacious, secure room for bicycle, skateboard and electric scooter parking; the FedEx Mail Center; and the building's Customer Service Center. The two gorgeous courtyards on the second floor offer great places to gather with friends or study. Four lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlook the courtyards from the fourth and fifth floors.

The selection of room types is extensive: there's a floor plan and rent rate to meet nearly every student's needs. The small, two-bedroom and two-bedroom loft-style types are designed for efficiency and do not have a living room. In place of full kitchens, their kitchenettes include a sink, oven and four-burner range, and each bedroom has a small microwave oven and a refrigerator. All apartments are fully furnished and have central air conditioning.

Residents have a mandatory meal plan that can be used at the USC Village dining hall, as well as other USC Hospitality outlets. Students living here may apply for a parking permit from USC Transportation for the USC Shrine Structure located about a block and a half east between 32nd Street and Jefferson Boulevard.

This building has two residential college programs. See page 9 for the themes and details.

Cowlings and Ilium Residential College

The Cowlings and Ilium Residential College houses more than 700 undergraduates and is home to Trader Joe's and Target, a CorePower Yoga studio, a hair salon, and the USC Village's Department of Public Safety station. The two expansive courtyards on the second floor are great places to relax in the sun, gather with friends and study. The building has a large secure bicycle, skateboard and scooter parking room. The selection of room types is extensive: there are six different two-bedroom plans alone, each accommodating two to four residents and ranging from the compact (and economical) loft format to the larger model with two bathrooms. The small two-bedroom and two-bedroom loft-style apartments are designed for efficiency and do not include living rooms. In place of full kitchens, their kitchenettes include a sink, oven and four-burner range, and each bedroom has a small microwave oven and medium-sized refrigerator. All apartments are fully furnished and air-conditioned. Each floor has three separate laundry rooms, in addition to multiple lounges, study rooms and open seating areas.

Residents have a required meal plan that can be used at the USC Village residential dining hall and other USC Hospitality venues. Residents may apply for a parking permit for the USC Shrine Structure located on Jefferson Boulevard.

This building has two residential college programs. See page 9 for the themes and details.

McMorrow Residential College

MCMORROW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (UVV)(MRC)

835 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90089 2023-2024

Nemirovsky and Bohnett

Residential College

Located directly across Jefferson Boulevard from campus, McMorrow Residential College is convenient to classes, libraries, the USC Village Fitness Center and dining. Residents have access to all the recreational and educational opportunities the USC Village provides. A large, secondfloor outdoor patio deck overlooking the main paseo is a great place for visiting with friends or just people-watching while enjoying a coffee from the ground-floor Starbucks across the way.

The five-story building provides a varied selection of apartment types, offering configurations to accommodate most price points and roommate groups. The small, two-bedroom and two-bedroom loft-style apartments are designed for efficiency and do not include living rooms. In place of full kitchens, their kitchenettes include a sink, oven and four-burner range, and each bedroom has a small microwave oven and medium-sized refrigerator. All apartments are fully furnished and air-conditioned. Each floor has its own laundry room, in addition to three lounges and open seating areas.

All residents have a required meal plan that can be used at the USC Village residential dining hall, as well as other USC Hospitality eateries. Students living here may apply for a parking permit for the USC Shrine Structure located about a block and a half east between 32nd Street and Jefferson Boulevard.

This building is a themed residential college. See page 9 for theme and details.

This five-story building houses more than 300 residents. An outdoor patio deck sits atop Starbucks and overlooks the USC Village's main paseo, providing a great vantage point for observing Village life. A more private outdoor lounge occupies an interior portion of the north wing of the building. The ground floor is devoted to secure indoor bike, scooter and skateboard parking, retail and dining outlets, and the building's Customer Service Center.

The small, two-bedroom and two-bedroom loft-style apartments are designed for efficiency and do not include living rooms. In place of full kitchens, their kitchenettes include a sink, oven and four-burner range, and each bedroom has a small microwave oven and medium-sized refrigerator. All apartments are fully furnished and air-conditioned. The building has two laundry rooms on each of the four residential floors, in addition to multiple study rooms, lounges, and open seating areas.

Residents have a required meal plan that can be used at the USC Village residential dining hall, as well as other USC Hospitality eateries. Students living in the Village may apply for a parking permit from USC Transportation for the USC Shrine Structure between 32nd Street and Jefferson Boulevard.

This building has two residential colleges. See page 9 for themes and details.

Housing Options for Undergraduates: Residential Colleges

Parkside International Residential College

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS (PKS)

3730 South McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089

West Residential College

WEBB TOWER (WTO)

1015 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089

2023-2024

Part of the Parkside Residential College complex, Parkside Apartments is one of only two apartment buildings located directly on campus. Its twin sixstory towers offer students a variety of apartment choices. Each apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom, allowing for independent living.

Students living here may access the common facilities and participate in the cultural and educational opportunities of the adjacent residential colleges. Residents have a required meal plan.

This building is a themed residential college. See page 9 for theme and details.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, this building will primarily house firstyear freshmen. Space for transferring students will be limited.

At 14 stories, Webb is USC’s tallest housing building, providing many of its residents spectacular views of the city, campus or the glittering Pacific Ocean. Each floor has just eight apartments, fostering tight-knit communities and lifelong friendships. Its excellent location next to the Lyon Recreation Center, the variety of available floor plans and the building's attractive interior design help explain its popularity with undergraduates.

Although no parking is specifically designated for Webb, students can park in the large university parking structure nearby. All residents have a meal plan that can be used at the USC Village, EVK and Parkside dining halls, as well as other campus eateries.

Webb is part of the West Residential College program. See page 9 for more information.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, this building will primarily house first-year freshmen. Space for transferring students will be limited.

Housing Options for Undergraduates: Apartments

ANNENBERG HOUSE (ANH)

711 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

CARDINAL GARDENS (CAR)

3131 South McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

In partnership with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Annenberg House provides a common living experience for students majoring in those fields, along with exclusive programming and special events.

This attractive three-story building offers fully furnished and centrally airconditioned apartments, a cardio fitness center, a modern study room, and a recreation lounge with an 80-inch flat-screen TV and state-of-the-art AV system for entertainment and presentations. The ground-floor garage offers both car and secured bicycle parking. Parking permits are available through USC Transportation. All undergraduate residents have a required meal plan that can be used at the USC Village residential dining hall and other USC Hospitality locations.

Living Learning Community: Annenberg Communications

This townhouse-style apartment complex consists of nine individual buildings. The furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments have full kitchens, spacious air-conditioned living rooms with laminate floors and large closets. Located just across Jefferson Boulevard from campus, Cardinal Gardens is convenient to both the Lyon Recreation Center and the amenities of the USC Village. Recreation options include watching the 70-inch TV or playing pool inside the CSC lounge, shooting baskets on the half-court outside, or relaxing on the landscaped patio with seating, dining tables, two barbecues, a fireplace and a water feature. Permitted parking is available in the surface-level lot within the complex’s gated perimeter. Residents have a mandatory meal plan that can be used at the USC Village residential dining hall, as well as other USC Hospitality locations.

CARDINAL ’N GOLD (CNG)

737 West 30th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

USC's Sustainable Living community, two-story Cardinal 'N Gold, is located two blocks north of campus. The building comprises shared one-bedroom apartments with air-conditioned living rooms and bedrooms. The patio with outdoor seating and a barbecue provides a place for residents to enjoy the pleasant Southern California weather. Conveniences include a laundry room and parking spaces in a small carport behind the building. Residents are encouraged to live sustainably, with numerous programming and educational events designed to instruct and support their efforts.

To help reduce waste, the furniture is made from recycled steel and reclaimed wood, and the sofa sets have been re-upholstered rather than replaced. A solar panel array on the roof partially powers the air conditioning and household electricity. Each unit has a three-bin recycle/compost/landfill system and water- and energy-saving technologies—all aimed at decreasing our collective environmental footprint. Residents have a required meal plan.

Living Learning Community: Sustainable Living

Housing Options for Undergraduates: Apartments

CENTURY (CAP)

3115 South Orchard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

LA SORBONNE (LAB)

1170 West 31st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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Century is convenient to both campus and the USC Village and has a Customer Service Center on site where residents' packages are delivered and securely stored. The central recreation room features a 70-inch TV, a billiards table, vending machines, and a print station. Every unit comes pre-configured as a loft to maximize space, but the modern adjustable furnishings can be changed to suit students' needs. Much of Century’s popularity stems from its outdoor facilities, including a swimming pool with a patio deck and large grassy areas for quiet relaxation. All residents have a required meal plan that is accepted at the USC Village dining hall and other locations. Parking permits for the garage and additional outdoor lots are available through USC Transportation.

Living Learning Community: Rainbow Community

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3 Two-bedroom triple 5PTRPL

2023-2024

This quiet, three-story apartment building across from campus on Jefferson Boulevard features furnished apartments with living room air conditioners and upgraded kitchens, baths, flooring and furniture. A pleasant picnic and stone barbecue area is available for outdoor meals and get-togethers. The central courtyard also features comfortable outdoor seating surrounding a small turf area. This building does not include an elevator. The Century Customer Service Center is right next door. Limited parking is available by permit, on site in the building’s carports as well as in the adjacent Century Apartments garage. Residents have a required meal plan.

TROY HALL (TRH)

3025 Royal Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

A quick, one-block walk to campus and the USC Village, Troy Hall offers large apartments in a variety of configurations. The centrally air-conditioned apartments feature spacious living rooms, balcony decks and modern flooring. In the two-bedroom units, each bedroom has its own bathroom. The complex’s appealing central courtyard has an open grassy area, built-in gas barbecues and luxury outdoor furnishings for taking in the sun or sitting by the two fire features on a cool California evening. Troy Hall also offers a conference room equipped with a TV/AV system and digital projection screen for student and academic activities. Residents may access the fourth-floor entertainment lounge, study rooms and the modern fitness center in adjoining Troy East. Residents have a required meal plan accepted at USC Hospitality locations. Limited parking is available in the garage under Troy East, with additional spaces available in nearby lots operated by USC Transportation.

Housing for Graduate Students and Families

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Graduate Student Housing

USC offers approximately 1,500 spaces for graduate students in buildings in the North University Park area. The housing needs of graduate students typically differ from those of undergraduates, so some are single-occupancy studio and one-bedroom apartments that enable students to live and study on their own. We also offer the lower cost option of shared one- and two-bedroom units. Buildings have either a nine-month academic year or a full-year (12-month) contract. Some have special contract dates to fit their school’s academic calendar.

Nontraditional undergraduates (students older than the typical 18- to 22-year-old undergraduate) may also be eligible for graduate student housing. Contact USC Housing Services for more information.

Residential Education Programs for Graduate Students and Families

USC’s graduate and family housing is geared toward assisting students in their acclimation to the university,

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Rents listed and building descriptions are subject to change. Check the USC Housing website for up-to-date information

The availability of listed housing accommodations, programs and services is subject to local health authority restrictions and guidelines.

building community with other students, and providing a supportive academic environment. Residential Education staff provide programming that focuses on exploring the city of Los Angeles, networking with other graduate students and living a healthy lifestyle. Resident assistants living in family housing work to create a welcoming environment for students with families. All programs and events planned by the family housing RAs are open to everyone who lives in the community

Graduate Housing Programs

Graduate students in select majors may opt to live in buildings with other students in their course of study. Accommodations vary by building, though most provide residents with the option of their own bedroom.

• Annenberg - Communications

• Founders – Gould Graduate and International Program

• Hillview – Engineering

• Pacific – Chemistry, gerontology, and occupational therapy

• Sierra – Engineering (PhD students only)

• Terrace – Law (first-year Juris Doctor students only)

• Troy East – Graduate students in accounting, arts and letters, business, cinema, engineering, music, public policy, and social work

Housing availability for these programs may be limited and many are restricted to firstyear students.

Family Housing

USC has set aside apartment buildings in the North University Park area just for married students or students with children. Documentation establishing marital or familial status is required. Most are onebedroom units suitable for couples or families with one child. The larger twobedroom units are designed for families with two or more children.

Unlike other graduate housing, family units are charged on a per family basis.

Housing Options for Graduate Students and Families

ANNENBERG HOUSE (ANH)

711

West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

BEL-AIR (BAA)

1124 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

2023-2024

In partnership with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Annenberg House features a common living experience for students majoring in those fields, along with exclusive programming and special events.

The spacious apartments feature laminate flooring; high-quality furniture; full, extra-long beds; and individually air-conditioned living rooms and bedrooms, along with ceiling fans and LED lighting. The three-story building offers a cardio fitness center, a modern study room, and a recreation lounge with an 80inch flat-screen TV and state-of-the-art AV system for entertainment and presentations. Laundry rooms with new, smart phone–controlled machines are centrally located on the second and third floors. The ground-floor garage offers both car and secured bicycle parking.

Graduate Housing Program: Annenberg Communications

Bel-Air offers fully furnished one- and two-bedroom units for families with children. The building's small size provides a safe, communal atmosphere for our graduate student families. Younger children can enjoy the outdoor play equipment in the central courtyard. The one-bedroom units are a great option for married couples with one child, whereas the two-bedroom units are reserved for students with two or more children. A small carport behind the building provides very limited parking, reserved through USC Transportation. Bel-Air is just a block north of the shopping, amenities and recreation offered at the USC Village and a short walk to campus.

CENTENNIAL (CEN)

2390 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

FAIRMONT (FMT)

2629 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Centennial provides graduate students with the privacy of their own spacious air-conditioned bedroom and the economy of sharing a large two-bedroom apartment. Residents can mingle in a roomy first-floor student lounge with study areas and a 70-inch TV or outside in the furnished courtyard patio and barbecue deck. Each floor has a centrally located laundry room. The small private fitness room is for the exclusive use of building residents. The ground-floor garage provides secured vehicle and bicycle parking, and the USC bus stop in front of the building offers a convenient way to get to the Health Sciences and University Park campuses.

Centennial will be closed for fall 2023 for a renovation project.

Fairmont is a favorite choice for graduate students looking for their own space or those seeking to save money by sharing living quarters. This three-story building, which does not have an elevator, offers a mix of well-appointed, fully furnished apartments, all with living room air conditioning. The studio units have a full kitchen including oven range, refrigerator, kitchen sink and microwave, while the bachelor units have only a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. The deck area, with seating and two built-in barbecue grills, is a great place to relax. A large, modern laundry room is located on the ground floor. Limited parking is available in the building’s open carport.

FOUNDERS (FSA)

2610 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Spaces

2023-2024

129 Threebedroom 3B3P Three-person $1,355/Month

A large, modern building, Founders is the home of the Gould Graduate and International program, designed to meet the needs of international law students by providing them with safe, convenient and economical housing. Every resident has their own bedroom, along with a shared kitchen, bathroom and bartop dining area. All apartments are fully furnished, with laminate flooring, brightly colored accent walls and each room has its own air conditioner. Residents can relax on Founders’ courtyard sundecks and stay fit in the workout center. A large laundry room is located in the center of the building. Secured bicycle parking can be found in the first-floor courtyards, and there is a ground-level garage for cars. Permits are issued by USC Transportation.

Graduate Housing Program: Gould Graduate and International Program

HELENA (HAP)

1220

West 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

3 Bachelor BACH

2023-2024

One-person $1,245/Month

5 Studio STU1 One-person $1,505/Month

27 One-bedroom 1B2P Two-person $1,000/Month

Helena offers graduate students both shared and single accommodations. In true California style, most apartments open onto an enclosed patio with a built-in barbecue, attractive outdoor furniture, shade sails, a fire feature and tables for studying, dining or simply enjoying the outdoors. The apartments feature remodeled kitchens and baths, bar-top dining, laminate flooring, modern furniture, and high-efficiency dual-pane tinted windows. Units have through-wall air conditioners, typically in the living room. Residents can choose to walk or bike the short distance to campus, or catch the university bus at the corner of 28th and Orchard Streets. The building’s carport and rear lot provide a limited number of permitted parking spaces. Helena offers a full-year (12-month) contract term.

HILLVIEW (HIL)

2605 Severance Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

Hillview’s fully furnished apartments feature new flooring and furniture throughout, independently air-conditioned bedrooms and living rooms, ceiling fans, new dual-pane windows with attractive coverings, LED lighting, and new kitchen and dining areas. Many units have balconies. The twobedroom/four-person arrangement gives residents the financial and social advantages of sharing an apartment. The building features a beautiful lounge for relaxing, large laundry room, and small fitness room for staying fit. There is a small barbecue area in back, and the spacious lounge on the third floor provides a great gathering place for groups. The building has a ground-level, gated garage; permits are issued by USC Transportation.

Graduate Housing Program: Viterbi Engineering Master's Program

MANOR (MAB)

Although all students in Manor have the privacy of their own bedrooms, this small, two-story apartment building creates a communal environment for residents. Manor is sleek, modern and lacks nothing. Apartment interiors feature engineered wood flooring, bright accent walls, modern furnishings, memory foam mattresses, elegant bathrooms, custom cabinetry and countertops, and air-conditioned living rooms. A deck area with patio tables, barbecue and umbrellas is nestled behind the building. A small laundry room is located on the first floor. Conveniently located next to the Sierra Customer Service Center, Manor also has gated, primarily tandem parking by permit underneath the building.

Housing Options for Graduate Students and Families

MAX KADE HOUSE (GEX)

2718 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

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With a variety of room sizes available, this small two-story house is a good choice for female graduate students looking for an inexpensive housing option and a close-knit social environment with others sharing similar dietary preferences. Max Kade has a communal living room with a flat-screen television, two and a half shared bathrooms and a small room dedicated to exercise and fitness. The fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area can be used to prepare vegetarian meals. The common areas are air conditioned, and each bedroom has its own remote-controlled air conditioner. The backyard features a hardscaped patio deck with a built-in barbecue. Campus is a short walk down Hoover Street, and the USC Village's shopping and dining are even closer. The building has a full-year (12-month) contract.

PACIFIC (PCA)

2637 Severance Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

$1,480/Month

Pacific’s two-bedroom apartments feature kitchens with bartop counters, remodeled bathrooms, new windows and flooring throughout, and are complemented by modern, functional furniture. The building’s common areas include a recreation room with a 70-inch flat-screen television, plush sectional couches, and pool and Foosball tables; a workout room with cardio equipment; and a stone patio deck behind the building with patio tables and a pair of built-in charcoal barbecues. Limited secured underground parking is available by permit in the building’s garage. Pacific is minutes from campus by foot, bike or bus. It is also just a few blocks from all the shopping, dining and recreation of the USC Village.

Graduate Housing Programs: Chemistry, Gerontology, and Occupational Therapy

REGAL TROJAN (RTA)

870 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024 Spaces

A truly unique environment for graduate students from all over the world, Regal Trojan provides a safe, communal atmosphere for families. Most two-bedroom units have two bathrooms and are reserved for families with two or more children. All apartments come fully furnished and have an air conditioner in the living room. The central courtyard and sun decks have comfortable patio furnishings and a built-in barbecue, and a ground-level patio with artificial turf provides a furnished play area for young children. The second floor features a TV lounge and recreation room. The building has a small elevator and a basement laundry room. Secured garage parking is available beneath the building by permit, and a nearby USC bus stop makes getting to campus quick and easy.

REGENT (RGA)

1138 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Spaces Room Type Room Code Occupancy Rate/Person

13 One-bedroom 1B1P One family $1,555/Month

3 Large one-bedroom 1B1P-LG One family $1,685/Month

These remodeled and fully furnished one-bedroom units are ideal for married couples or families with a single child and include renovated full kitchens and bathrooms in addition to air-conditioned living rooms. The small size of the building provides safe surroundings for our graduate student families. The building's child-friendly courtyard features play equipment and promotes a family atmosphere. Very limited parking is available in the carport behind the building for residents who have purchased a permit from USC Transportation. A small laundry room is conveniently located in the back of the building. Regent is a block north of the shopping, amenities and recreation of the USC Village and just a short walk to campus.

SENATOR (SNA)

1101–1109 West 28th Street and 2715-2733 South Hoover Street

Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

SEVEN GABLES (SGA)

620

Senator offers families fully furnished one-bedroom apartments with attractive interiors and modern bathrooms and kitchens. The apartments have air conditioning provided by through-wall units and ceiling fans located in the living rooms and bedrooms. An enclosed fenced grassy area surrounds the trio of historic two-story buildings, providing a play area for children or a gathering place for residents. The large, modern laundry room is equipped with multiple washers and dryers and a folding area. Senator also has six bachelor units for single graduate students. These do not have kitchens but do provide microwaves, mid-size refrigerators, and full bathrooms. Limited permitted parking is available in a secured parking lot located in the rear of the property. Senator is just a short walk from the shopping, dining and recreation of the USC Village.

Perfect for graduate students looking for the privacy of their own space close to campus and the convenience and security of university-owned and managed housing, Seven Gables is an older, two-story apartment building that has been renovated to include modern amenities while still maintaining its timeless charm. It is less than half a block away from a variety of restaurants on Figueroa Street and about two blocks from campus. Each studio apartment consists of a living/bedroom area and a private bathroom and kitchen. Residents of the twobedroom unit share a kitchen, but each has a private bath, along with their own separate entrance. All units have a wall-mounted air conditioner. Permits for the gated parking lot next to the building are issued by USC Transportation. Contracts are for the full year (12-month).

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SEVERANCE STREET APARTMENTS (SSA)

2630

A large, colonial-style house subdivided into six separate apartments, Severance Street offers an appealing option for graduate students looking for privacy while still living in a shared environment with other students. Each apartment offers the privacy of individual bedrooms with the economy of a shared bathroom, kitchen and air-conditioned living area. Severance Street Apartments is located just minutes from campus by foot or USC bus, and only two blocks away from the shopping, dining, and recreation of the USC Village. A small communal laundry room is conveniently located off the first floor hallway. Limited parking is available behind the building. The building is contracted on a nine-month basis.

Housing Options for Graduate Students and Families

SIERRA (SIE)

2638 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024 Spaces

84

Sierra offers PhD track students in the Viterbi School of Engineering the opportunity to live and study together. In the three-bedroom format, residents each have their own rooms with a shared kitchen, dining bar and large bathroom. The more affordable units have two residents sharing one bedroom. Residents in the program have a 12-month contract.

The building's air-conditioned, three-bedroom apartments feature amenities such as remodeled kitchens and bathrooms; modern furniture; laminate floors; colored accent walls; dual-pane, sound-blocking windows; and window shades. Conveniences include a fitness room, game room with foosball table, a study lounge and the area’s Housing Customer Service Center. A second-floor patio with tables, chairs and several barbecues creates a great gathering place. Car and bicycle parking is available within the ground-floor garage. A bus stop on site makes Sierra even more convenient, although campus is only a 10-minute walk away, and the dining, shopping and recreation of the USC Village are even closer.

Graduate Housing Program: Viterbi Engineering (PhD)

STARDUST (SAI)

634 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Spaces Room Type Room Code Occupancy Rate/Person

2 Studio STU1

One-person $1,420/Month

11 One-bedroom 1B1P One-person $1,670/Month

8 Two-bedroom 2B2P Two-person $1,420/Month

Located close to the restaurants and shopping on Figueroa Street, Stardust offers both private apartments and private bedrooms to students on a nine-month, academic-year contract. The upgraded apartments feature laminate flooring, bright accent walls, modern furnishings, memory foam mattresses, and custom cabinetry and countertops, as well as air-conditioned living rooms. Each unit in this small, two-story building opens onto a central courtyard patio deck—a comfortable community setting with built-in barbecues, modern outdoor seating, hardscaping and lighting. Stardust has a laundry room and limited parking behind the building with permits available through USC Transportation.

Stardust is home to the expanding USC Veteran’s Housing program. Preference is given to former service members continuing their education at USC.

SUNSET (SUN)

1144 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Spaces Room Type Room Code

1 Bachelor BACH

2023-2024

Occupancy Rate/Person

One-person $1,245/Month

9 One-bedroom 1B1P One family $1,635/Month

Small and quiet, the two-story Sunset apartments sits adjacent to two of USC Housing’s other family housing buildings: Regent and Bel-Air. The fully furnished one-bedroom apartments are perfect for married couples without children and feature updated kitchens and bathrooms as well as living room air conditioners. The building’s bachelor unit is reserved for single graduate students. This apartment does not have a kitchen but is furnished with a microwave and a mid-size refrigerator. Sunset shares a laundry room with Regent Apartments next door. Limited parking is available behind the building. Sunset is a short walk to campus and the shopping and dining options of the USC Village.

TERRACE (TSA)

1275 West 29th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 2023-2024

Spaces

58 Two-bedroom 2B2P Two-person $1,420/Month

Terrace is reserved housing for students at the Gould School of Law. The program enables first-year juris doctor students to share their experiences and bond as they adjust to the rigorous demands of law school. A resident faculty member from the Law School coordinates activities with residents.

The large flat-screen TV and billiards lounge, fitness room, outdoor barbecue area on the patio deck and a conference/study room create a comfortable academic and recreational setting for graduate students. Living rooms are air-conditioned and each resident has a private bedroom and shares the large living room, kitchen and bath. The four-story building has a ground-floor parking garage for which permits can be obtained from USC Transportation. The USC bus stops right outside the front door.

Terrace has a unique contract term designed to accommodate the Law School's academic calendar.

Graduate Housing Program: Law (JD) Program

TROY EAST (TRE)

3025 Royal Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Troy East is home to graduate students in a variety of disciplines. It features a prime location and multiple configurations. The bathrooms in the twobedroom units have separate toilet, shower and sink areas for the greatest utility and privacy. Each apartment includes a through-wall air conditioning unit in the living room only. Residents can take advantage of the cardio fitness center’s wide range of modern workout equipment, the quiet environment of several study rooms and the large recreation room’s TV and game tables. An extra-large laundry room centrally located in the building can easily handle large volumes of clothes and linens.

Troy East shares a Customer Service Center with the adjacent Troy Hall. Residents can relax in the complex's popular central courtyard, which features an open grassy area, gas barbecues, and luxury outdoor furnishings including patio tables and chaise lounges for taking in the sun or sitting by the two large fire features on a cool California evening. Troy also boasts a large conference room equipped with a digital projection screen and AV system for student and academic activities. Parking in the building’s garage is limited. Alternatively, residents can park in nearby USC Transportation lots.

Graduate Housing Programs: Accounting, Arts and Letters, Business, Cinema, Engineering, Music, Public Policy and Social Work

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Housing Options for Graduate Students and Families

TROYLAND (TAP)

955–959 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Spaces Room Type Room Code Occupancy Rate/Person

7 Studio STU1

32 One-bedroom 1B1P

One-person $1,420/Month

One-person $1,535/Month

This popular pair of two-story, graduate-only buildings overlooks Hoover Park near the corner of Hoover and Adams. Troyland’s single-occupancy studios and one-bedroom units all have fully renovated kitchens, modern flooring and furnishings, ceiling fans in the living rooms and air-conditioned bedrooms. Residents can relax in the rear deck area, which features a barbecue and patio tables with umbrellas. Troyland has a small laundry room in the rear of the complex. Spaces in the building’s gated, underground garage are allocated by USC Transportation. Troyland has a full-year contract period.

TWIN PALMS (TPA)

2635 Portland Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Spaces Room Type Room Code

5 Bachelor BACH

3 Studio STU1

3 One-bedroom 1B1P

4 Two-bedroom w/dble bath 2B2P-DB

2023-2024

Occupancy Rate/Person

One-person $1,245/Month

One-person $1,420/Month

One-person $1,535/Month

Two-person $1,300/Month

Perennially popular and sought after, Twin Palms is a cozy, two-story graduate building with a variety of apartment styles available for full-year contracts. It is a great mix of single living and affordability. The building was upgraded with all new kitchens and baths, as well as heating and air conditioning. It also features new flooring, modern furnishings, and dual-pane windows with privacy shades. The two-bedroom apartments have separate bathrooms for each resident along with a common kitchen and living room. Twin Palms is convenient to the USC bus and an easy walk or bike ride to campus. Limited parking is available behind the building.

UNIVERSITY REGENT (URA)

1219 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024 Spaces

32 Bachelor BACH

$1,245/Month

University Regent is a popular choice for graduate students who prefer to live alone in a quiet setting. The efficiency apartments have a modern bathroom and a small kitchenette with a medium-sized refrigerator, microwave, sink and cabinets. There is no stove or oven. All units have a wall-mounted, remote-controlled air conditioner. The three-story building includes a secured garage with limited permit parking and a laundry room on the first floor, with living areas on the second and third. Residents can catch the USC bus at the stop in front of the building. Campus and the USC Village are a quick bike ride or 10-minute walk away. University Regent offers full-year contracts.

VISTA (VIS)

2701 Severance Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

2023-2024

Spaces Room Type Room Code Occupancy Rate/Person

8 One-bedroom 1B1P One-person $1,605/Month

4 Two-bedroom small room 2B2P-SM One-person $1,315/Month

10 Two-bedroom large room 2B2P-LG One-person $1,435/Month

Small and intimate, Vista is ideal for graduates interested in getting to know their fellow students and features private bedrooms for all residents. Amenities include renovated kitchens and baths, modern furniture, laminate flooring, vertical blinds, and air-conditioned living rooms. The two-bedroom apartments include one and a half baths. Students can enjoy the California weather in the patio deck area, complete with barbeque. Vista has gated parking and is minutes from campus by foot, bike or USC bus and two blocks from the dining and shopping of USC Village. Vista offers full-year contracts.

WINDSOR (WIN)

1149 West 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Spaces Room Type Room Code

13

2023-2024

Located just four short blocks north of campus and two blocks north of the USC Village, Windsor is convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment, while still remaining quiet and serene.

Windsor offers graduate students the option of living in a quiet two-story apartment building. Each unit in Windsor is fully furnished, has modern flooring and features an air-conditioned living room, full kitchen and a bathroom. An in-ground barbecue, patio table and umbrella complement the building’s grassy front lawn. A small laundry room can be found at the rear of the property. Students can take advantage of the USC bus stop and on-site parking, with permits available through USC Transportation.

Campus Resources

USC’s many dining locations, convenient parking and transportation, and on-campus stores meet housing residents’ daily needs.

Dining

USC Hospitality provides an abundance of dining options, with something for almost every taste. Our goal is to provide a rewarding dining experience through nutrition, freshness and variety.

Undergraduate residents, wherever they are assigned, are required to purchase meal plans. These plans provide meals in the EVK, USC Village and Parkside dining halls, which feature a buffetstyle format with freshly prepared entrées, salad bar, pizza and sandwiches. Parkside dining hall's “trend-current” international cuisine is prepared in exhibition-style kitchens that allow guests to observe the culinary staff in action. Graduate students do not have mandatory meal plans, but may purchase a plan if they wish.

USC Hospitality also operates a variety of venues around campus where you can eat a full meal or grab a snack. A number of cafés in various schools throughout campus offer sandwiches, salads, snacks and specialty coffee beverages.

The Ronald Tutor Campus Center is a social gathering spot for the campus community and the largest dining location at USC. The food court area offers quick-service favorites such as Burger Crush (hamburgers and fries), Taco-Taco (fresh Mexican food), Panda Express and C&G Juice Company (fresh juices and smoothies). Serving freshly made sandwiches, salads and packaged foods, Seeds Marketplace is also located here, along with concept eatery Lemonade.

USC Bookstore

USC Bookstore provides the university community with the necessities of campus life, from books to Trojan t-shirts, snacks to school supplies. It’s no surprise to find new and used course books, but there’s also a wide selection of popular fiction, nonfiction and reference titles.

A complete line of USC items is available, in addition to other apparel and beauty products. The CampUSConnect computer store sells hardware and software at an educational discount. Want something to drink while you read? The convenience store area has snacks, packaged food, drinks and sundries.

USCard

More than a student ID card, your USCard is a multipurpose passport to services and activities on the USC campus. It enables you to:

• Gain entry to your USC housing;

• Use USC libraries and computer centers;

• Access the Lyon Recreation Center and other recreational facilities;

• Track your meal plan usage; and

• Conveniently pay for campus purchases.

USC HOSPITALITY

Phone: (213) 740–6285

Website: hospitality.usc.edu

For the most up-to-date information about oncampus dining, please visit the Hospitality website.

USC BOOKSTORE University Park Campus

(213) 740–0066

Customer Service

(800) 447–8620

Website: uscbookstore.com

USCARD SERVICES

McCarthy Way Parking Structure (PSX)

620 McCarthy Way, Room 200 | Los Angeles, CA 90089

Phone: (213) 740–8709

Website: mycard.usc.edu

Visit the USCard website for up-to-date information or to sign up for web-based services.

Transportation and Parking Services

USC Transportation Services is the key to your university parking and transportation needs.

Parking Permits

USC Transportation offers parking convenient to all University Park Campus housing facilities. A permit is required to park in any USC structure or lot. Spaces are limited, and they sell out every year, so apply for your permit early.

To purchase a permit, please visit the Transportation website at transnet.usc.edu and create an online parking account. Permits are issued by lottery for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters). During the parking lottery registration period, log in to your account and click on “Add or Edit Parking Waitlists” to add yourself to waitlists for up to eight different lots, in descending order of preference. Registration periods are May 1 through May 15 for fall permits and November 1 through December 6 for spring permits. You will be notified by email whether you received a permit after the registration period closes.

Your student fee bill will be charged once in the fall and again in the spring. If you need to cancel your permit for any reason, it must be returned to USC Transportation to avoid further charges.

Parking Locations and Rates

Parking is available on the University Park Campus, at all university-owned apartments in the North University Park area and at the Grand Avenue Structure. A permit is required to park in any USC structure or lot.

Spaces are limited.

Please note: Information regarding parking permits and rates is accurate at the time of publication. Permits, conditions and pricing are subject to postpublication changes.

Bus Service

University-owned buses operate seven days a week, from early in the morning until late in the evening, providing service to nearby apartments. Schedules are available online and in person from USC Transportation. Students, staff, faculty and university guests may use the buses free of charge.

USC Lyft Rides Program

USC Lyft Rides offers students free travel within the established campus geofence during program hours. The program operates 6:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m., seven days a week. (Times subject to change during campus events, home football games, or special periods such as finals week.) For complete program rules and information, please visit transnet.usc.edu and click on “USC Lyft Rides Program."

USC TRANSPORTATION OFFICE

McCarthy Way Parking Structure (PSX)

University Park Campus

Phone: (213) 740-3575

Website: transnet.usc.edu

(Visit the USC Transportation website for the most up-todate parking rates, bus schedules and more information.)

On-campus parking structures

On-site lots at housing facilities north of Jefferson Blvd

East of University Park Campus. Bus service is available to and from campus every 15 minutes, Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

On Jefferson Blvd near the Shrine Auditorium

$517.50 per semester

$351.00 per semester

$382.50 per semester

$517.50 per semester

Application and Assignments

USC Housing’s online application is the fast and convenient way to apply for university housing. Visit housing.usc.edu to get started.

Registration

If you are a transferring undergraduate, you will not need to register on our portal. Your registration information will automatically be uploaded from the USC Admission Office.

If you are a new graduate student, you will need to register and create your USC Housing account before you can complete an application. Register by providing basic personal data, such as your full name, 10-digit USC ID number, birth date, gender, mailing address, phone number and email address.

Portal Login

Undergraduate students will be able to access our portal soon after they are admitted.

To submit your application, log in using your USC email address and then create a password. Once you are logged in, you can complete a housing application, create and edit your profile, search for roommates, and find out about your housing assignment.

Graduate students will not be emailed login information. They will be able to log in once they have registered on the portal and created a USC Housing account.

The Importance of Applying Early

Housing assignments for new graduate students and transferring undergraduates are made on a first-come, first-served basis. After class standing, the single most important factor in determining where you will be assigned is the date we receive your application. The earlier you apply, the greater the likelihood you will receive one of your building or room preferences. Only admitted students may apply, and it’s a good idea to apply as soon as you are admitted and receive your login information.

USC Housing expects to receive 2023-2024 applications from newly admitted students beginning in February 2023. Most transfer students apply by early July, and many graduate students apply as soon as they are admitted.

Please note: While USC guarantees housing for new freshmen (defined by USC Housing as recent high school graduates with no college credits) beginning in the fall semester, there is no guarantee for transferring undergraduate or new graduate students. Assignments for these students are based on application date and availability.

Applying by Mail-In Application

TIP Deadlines and dates are subject to change. Check the USC Housing website at housing.usc.edu for the most up-todate housing and application information.

If you would prefer to submit a written application, we can send you an application form electronically or we can mail you an application form. You will need to provide us with your mailing address. Complete the form and mail it to USC Housing Services, 620 McCarthy Way, PSX 137, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1332. (Please note that requesting a roommate or using our roommate-matching process is available only to students who apply online.)

You will need to submit the $55 mandatory application fee by check or money order along with your application. Your application date will be the date your application is received in our office—not the postmark date. Once we have made your housing assignment, we will notify you by email.

Application

Transferring undergraduates and new graduate students may apply for housing once they have been admitted to the university and have been issued a 10-digit USC student identification number. You may submit a housing application before sending your enrollment commitment deposit (transfers) or Intent to Enroll (graduates) form.

TERM SELECTION

To apply, open the application in our online portal and select the term for which you are applying.

Undergraduates should choose from the following:

• “Academic Year 2023-2024” for those starting in August 2023.

• “Spring 2024” for those starting in January 2024.

Graduates should choose from the following:

• “Graduate Academic Year 2023-2024” for buildings with an August 2023 to May 2024 (nine-month) contract.

• “Graduate Full-Year 2023-2024" for buildings with an August 2023 to July 2024 (twelve-month) contract.

• “Spring 2024” for those starting in January 2024.

• “Law Housing 2023-2024" for first-year juris doctor students requesting the Law Program.

BEGIN APPLICATION

To start your application, click on "Continue" at the top of the page.

PERSONAL AND CONTACT DETAILS

Provide us with basic information such as your class standing and emergency contact details.

PROFILE

In this section you will answer a series of questions about your personal living preferences, giving you the opportunity to participate in our roommate-matching process.

SPECIFIC ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

Indicate whether you have any special physical or medical needs we should consider when making your assignment. (You must register with the Office of Student Accessibility Services if you require specific housing.)

APPLICATION CATEGORY

Please select your category. Newly admitted students should choose “New to USC." Students already attending USC but not living in university housing should select “Continuing Non-resident Student.”

LIST HOUSING PREFERENCES

List your housing preferences in order of interest. Please review the building descriptions in this brochure or on our website before entering your preferences. You can update your preferences up until the time assignments are made.

LIVING LEARNING HOUSING (Undergraduates Only)

You may also indicate a Living Learning community (LLC) for which you would like to be considered. If you are requesting an LLC, be certain to list the corresponding building as your first housing preference. Selection of some programs will require the completion of a supplemental application.

If you wish to be considered for our gender-inclusive housing option, you can indicate that in this step.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION (Undergraduates Only)

If you have requested a housing program requiring a supplemental application, you may complete one here.

GENDER-INCLUSIVE HOUSING (Undergraduates Only)

You may indicate if you are interested in gender-inclusive housing here. A supplemental application will be required.

GRADUATE HOUSING PROGRAM (Graduates Only)

You may indicate one of our graduate housing programs for which you would like to be considered (see page 17). Be sure to list the corresponding building as your first housing preference.

APPLICATION FEE

USC Housing cannot process your application before receiving your $55 nonrefundable application fee. (This fee cannot be waived.)

Our website accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Card. When your payment has been accepted, we will email you confirmation.

At this point your application is complete. You have the option to continue on to select a roommate.

ROOMMATE SELECTION (Optional)

If you would like to request specific roommates, you can do so by creating a roommate group and adding those students to your application by entering their screen name(s) and/or 10-digit USC ID number(s). For your requests to be considered, they must be mutual, and the housing preferences for each roommate, including any Living Learning communities, must be exactly the same. Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed.

If you do not have a specific person in mind, you can conduct an online search for potential roommates and be presented with possible matches based on the information provided in your profile.

CHANGING YOUR APPLICATION

You may change your housing preferences and add roommate requests up until the time assignments are made. For other changes, please contact the Housing Services Office.

Assignments

HOUSING ASSIGNMENT

Once you have been assigned a housing space, you will be notified by email. You can then log in to the application portal on the Housing website to to review and confirm your contract by completing the steps listed in the "Contracts" section below.

We can offer housing assignments only to certified students. To be certified, transfer students need to have submitted their USC Enrollment Commitment Deposit form and the $300 commitment deposit, or approved waiver, to the Office of Admission. New graduate students need to have submitted their Intent to Enroll form to the Office of Admission by the appropriate deadline.

The USC Housing Services Office makes assignments based on space availability and the following criteria:

• The date your application is received by USC Housing Services; and

• Available spaces in the buildings or programs you have requested and for which you are eligible.

Your assignment will be as close to your requests as possible, based on availability and eligibility. However, there is a possibility that it may not match any of your building preferences.

(Please note that your room or apartment number is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.)

Important: We are unable to guarantee housing to transferring undergraduate or new graduate students.

Contracts

After reviewing your assignment, you will need to accept and confirm your contract to finalize your housing.

CONFIRMATION PAYMENT

You may submit your $800 confirmation payment electronically by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card. Half this fee will be credited to your account in the fall semester and the other half in the spring semester.

CONTRACT AND FINISH

To confirm your assignment, first read through the Living Agreement. You must then click on the "I Agree" button to accept the terms and finalize your contract. Clicking on the "I Agree" button is the electronic equivalent of signing a contract, and by doing so you are agreeing to be legally bound by the terms of the Living Agreement

Important: If you do not confirm your contract and make the confirmation payment by the due date indicated, your assignment will be canceled and given to another applicant.

MEAL PLANS

If you are an undergraduate, the "Meal Plans" page will show the default, mandatory meal plan for your assignment. Visit the USCard website at mycard.usc.edu to add or change a meal plan.

Once you have accepted the contract, you will see a confirmation page summarizing the basic details of your housing assignment, including your current roommate(s). Please save a copy for your personal records.

Reassignments

If you would like to change your assignment after receiving your contract, you may request a reassignment. To be eligible, you need to have confirmed your contract and made the $800 confirmation payment prior to submitting your request. Reassignments are processed in two ways: by reassignment list and over the counter.

REASSIGNMENT LIST (Prior to Move-In)

To request an assignment change prior to move-in, please read the reassignment information on our website and submit your reassignment request online. Requests are placed on a reassignment list in the order received and processed based on eligibility, gender and space availability. We make every effort to complete requests, but reassignment is not guaranteed. If we are able to fulfill your request, you will be emailed confirmation that you have been reassigned. This will be your new housing assignment. Your previous assignment will be canceled and offered to another student.

Reassignments are processed from late May through mid-July. On July 14, the Housing Services Office will cancel all unfulfilled requests. If your request is not fulfilled, you should move into your contracted housing assignment on your contract start date. No new requests will be accepted until the reassignment process re-opens in September.

OVER THE COUNTER (After Move-In)

In September, reassignments may be requested over the counter at any CSC or at the main Housing Office. If a space that meets your housing needs and eligibility is available, you can be reassigned on the spot. There is no reassignment list during the academic year. Reassignments during the academic year are halted from early November to mid-January to facilitate the assignment of students arriving spring semester.

Cancellations

If you decide to cancel your application prior to being assigned, or to cancel your housing assignment prior to confirming your contract, print and complete the Cancellation Request form on our website and send it to USC Housing Services. The application or assignment will be canceled. The $55 application fee will not be refunded.

You are responsible for the terms of the contract once it has been confirmed. However, you may still submit a cancellation request to be released from your contract. If your cancellation is granted by June 9, you will receive a full refund of the contract confirmation payment. If your cancellation is granted after June 9, you will not be eligible for a refund of the $800 contract confirmation payment, even if you decide to withdraw from the university. If your cancellation request is not granted, your contract will be in force and you will be held to its provisions.

You may request in writing to reactivate your application at any time during the same academic year without paying an additional fee or completing another application.

Contract Dates

Specific start and end dates are associated with university housing contracts. Once confirmed, the contract is in force for that time period.

All apartment buildings remain open for the full period of the contract term and may be continuously occupied by residents through the winter and spring breaks.

UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY PARK AND NORTH UNIVERSITY PARK HOUSING

Most housing contracts for these spaces begin on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, and end on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

FAMILY HOUSING

Contracts begin on August 7, 2023, and end on July 31, 2024.

GRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR

Nine-month contracts begin on August 7, 2023, and end on May 8, 2024.

GRADUATE FULL YEAR

Twelve-month contracts begin on August 7, 2023, and end on July 31, 2024.

LAW PROGRAM HOUSING

To accommodate the Law School calendar, contracts for Law Program Housing in Terrace (only) begin on August 7, 2023, and end on May 14, 2024.

Requests for Early Arrival

Some departments and programs schedule activities before the university’s official move-in dates of August 16 for undergraduates and August 7 for graduate students. To the extent possible, we work to accommodate residents who wish to check in to their housing assignments early for these activities. Early arrival requests must be received in writing from the department or academic program with which you are affiliated.

Residents may request early arrival on an individual basis. Because we must also plan for summer school student departures, summer conferences and other university summer programs, individual requests for early arrival may not be honored. Requests should be submitted by August 1 to the email address of the Customer Service Center for your housing assignment (see p. 33). Requests may not be made for arrival earlier than three days prior to the contract start date.

Customer Service Centers grant final approval of requests for early arrival, and will do so only if there is sufficient time to clean and prepare the room. You will receive an email response letting you know if your request can be accommodated. Incoming residents must call their Customer Service Center to verify early move-in approval before they leave home for USC.

If the early arrival request is approved, you will be charged $75 for each night stayed prior to the first day of your housing contract. Residents who arrive without approval may be turned away. Those who can be accommodated will be charged a $200-per-night fee.

Summer Housing

There is a separate application and assignment process for summer housing. More information about summer housing will be available in late March 2023. Please contact the USC Housing Services Office or your CSC about summer housing options and application information.

Application and Assignments Timeline

Housing for Spring 2024

Students admitted for the spring semester are welcome to submit a housing application. All the housing information and procedures presented in this brochure apply to spring applicants, except for the important differences noted below.

Availability

Spring housing assignments for transferring undergraduates, continuing non-resident undergraduates, and new and continuing graduate students will be made on a space-available basis.

Available housing for spring depends on: (1) the number of students admitted to USC for spring semester, and (2) the number of students who leave university housing during fall semester. Generally, university housing is filled to capacity at the beginning of fall semester. Only spaces that become vacant can be offered to students arriving in the spring. The availability of specific housing is difficult to predict, and it is often not possible to place applicants in their top preferences or with requested roommates.

Dates and the availability of listed housing accommodations, programs and services are subject to change, based on local health authority restrictions and guidelines.

Application and Assignment

USC Housing will begin accepting spring 2024 applications on June 30, 2023. To be considered for spring housing, you must select the “Spring 2024" option when applying. Due to high demand and the uncertain supply of housing spaces, you should apply early for the best chance of receiving a housing assignment and the best selection of available spaces. We recommend that you apply online. If you mail your application, your application date is the date we receive your form in our office, not the postmark date. Any applications received earlier than June 30 will be grouped with those turned in on June 30.

Housing assignments for spring 2024 will be made based on application date, gender and availability. Students will be notified of their assignments by email in late November and directed to the USC Housing website to confirm their contracts.

Move-In Day for spring residents is January 4, 2024.

Contact Information

UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS CENTERS (90089 ZIP CODE)

CALE AND IRANI RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 764–7906 mailuvs@usc.edu

Cale and Irani

Residential College

929 West Jefferson Boulevard

COWLINGS AND ILIUM RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 764–7909 mailuvn@usc.edu

Cowlings and Ilium

Residential College

3131 South Hoover Street

MCCARTHY HONORS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 764–7904 mailuvf@usc.edu

McCarthy Honors

Residential College

3096 South McClintock Avenue

MCMORROW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 764–7907 mailuvv@usc.edu

McMorrow Residential College

835 West Jefferson Boulevard

NEMIROVSKY AND BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 764–7908 mailuve@usc.edu

Nemirovsky and Bohnett

Residential College

3201 South Hoover Street

NEW NORTH RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740–1492

Fax: (213) 740-3381

mailevk@usc.edu

Birnkrant Residential College

642 West 34th Street

New North Residential College

635 McCarthy Way

USC Housing Services

PARDEE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740–3626

Fax: (213) 740–6234 mailptd@usc.edu

Marks Tower

612 Hellman Way

Pardee Tower 614 Hellman Way

PARKSIDE ARTS & HUMANITIES (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740–8860

Fax: (213) 740-4196 mailprb@usc.edu

Parkside Arts & Humanities

Residential College

920 West 37th Place

PARKSIDE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740–1941

Fax: (213) 740-3454 mailpks@usc.edu

Parkside International Residential College

3771 South McClintock Avenue

Parkside Apartments

3730 South McClintock Avenue

NORTH UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS CENTERS (90007 ZIP CODE)

CARDINAL GARDENS (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740-3500 mailcar@usc.edu

Cardinal Gardens Apartments

3131 South McClintock Avenue

Webb Tower

1015 West 34th Street

CENTURY (CSC)

Tel: (213) 821–8400

Fax: (213) 821-8422 mailcap@usc.edu

Century Apartments

3115 South Orchard Avenue

Helena Apartments

1220 West 28th Street

La Sorbonne Apartments

1170 West 31st Street

Terrace Apartments

1275 West 29th Street

University Regent Apartments

1219 West 27th Street

SIERRA (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740-7400

Fax: (213) 743-1865

mailfsa@usc.edu

Annenberg House

711 West 27th Street

Centennial Apartments

2390 Portland Street

Fairmont Apartments

2629 Portland Street

Founders Apartments

2610 Portland Street

Hillview Apartments

2605 Severance Street

Manor Apartments

2636 Portland Street

Max Kade House

2718 South Hoover Street

Pacific Apartments

2637 Severance Street

Regal Trojan Apartments

870 West Adams Boulevard

Severance Street Apartments

2630 Severance Street

Sierra Apartments

2638 Portland Street

Troyland Apartments

955-959 West Adams Boulevard

Twin Palms Apartments 2635 Portland Street

Vista Apartments

2701 Severance Street

TROY EAST (CSC)

Tel: (213) 740-8585

Fax: (213) 743-1877

mailtrh@usc.edu

Bel-Air Apartments

1124 West 29th Street

Cardinal ‘N Gold

737 West 30th Street

Regent Apartments 1138 West 29th Street

Senator Apartments

1101-1109 West 28th Street and 2715-2733 South Hoover Street

Seven Gables Apartments 620 West 30th Street

Stardust Apartments 634 West 27th Street

Sunset Apartments 1144 West 29th Street

Troy Hall Apartments 3025 Royal Street

Troy East Apartments 3025 Royal Street

Windsor Apartments 1149 West 28th Street

OFFICE FOR RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION

Residential support, programs and activities: 3601 Trousdale Parkway Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90089-4892

Tel: (213) 740–2080 resed.usc.edu

Customer Service Centers (CSCs)

The central housing office deals with application, assignment, reassignment, contract and billing questions. The Housing Services Administrative Office is also located here.

620 McCarthy Way Los Angeles, CA 90089-1332

Tel: (800) 872–4632 or (213) 740–2546 Fax: (213) 740-84 88

Email: housing@usc.edu Web: housing.usc.edu

USC Housing operates 13 Customer Service Centers in the North University Park and University Park Campus areas, each serving a specific community of buildings. CSCs provide residents with services that include check-in and check-out, early arrival requests, mail and package delivery, and maintenance requests.

Office of Admission

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911

admission.usc.edu

The University of Southern California prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, employment status, income status, shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics, partnership status, medical condition (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), disability, political belief or affiliation, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities.

For questions about compliance with the notice of non-discrimination, the University has designated a Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX Coordinator, Catherine Spear, who can be reached at eeotix@usc.edu, (213) 740-5086, USC Credit Union Building, 3720 South Flower Street, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90089-0704. For disability-related questions, the University has also designated an ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Christine Street, Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs–Institutional Accessibility and ADA Compliance, who can be reached at streetc@usc.edu, (213) 821-4658, 3601 Trousdale Parkway, Bldg. #89, Los Angeles, California 90089.