Housing & Dining

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Your First Year

Living on campus deeply enriches your college experience, especially for those living away from home for the first time. Look no further than across the hall to meet people from across and country — and world — whether you choose a residence hall, suite or apartment-style living.

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Students roll a cart to load up by Trojan Hall on move-in day

Living on Campus

Live and study together, socialize over meals and adjust to college life through USC Housing. A multitude of activities and social events connect residents and foster friendships that will forever define your Trojan experience.

New first year student Lana Le, 19, gives her dog Buddy a 4-year-old Maltese a tour of her residential college during move-in day

Move-in days are an exciting Trojan milestone. Begin mingling with new neighbors as soon you start pushing a large wheeled bin with your must-haves across the brick-lined pathways. Parents and even pets are encouraged to come help.

Interior dorm of a residential suite at USC Village.

Cozy up in your new room, but not for too long — living on campus at USC means constant opportunities to meet new people, join campus activities, connect with faculty and most importantly, find community.

It’s not Hogwarts, it’s just the USC Village Dining Hall. Chefs keep it interesting across USC’s three residential dining spots with monthly theme nights, international specialties and a made-to-order crêpe station. This is where you’ll gear up in the morning, recharge for lunch or wind down in the evening — all with your closest Trojan friends.

Students set on academic achievement can bring that focus to their living environment, such as through McCarthy Honors Residential College, where research opportunities, learning from subject matter experts and a personal development retreat are part of the residential experience. View all USC residential colleges.

USC's Arts and Humanities Residential College

With floors dedicated to music, visual arts, poetry and architecture, students of any discipline can tailor their living experience toward cultural appreciation at Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College. View all USC residential colleges.

Types of Housing

Should you share a single room or team up with suitemates? Live close to classes or slightly off campus? Each Residential Education housing type includes Resident Assistants, Faculty in Residence, mentors, programming and activities.

Residence Halls

Living here offers the traditional collegiate housing experience. Located within two on-campus residential colleges, USC’s residence halls offer convenient access to university resources. Students stay in double-occupancy rooms and share community bathrooms, lounges, study rooms and workout areas.

Suites

USC has three suite-style buildings: two on campus and one in USC Village. Suite floor plans vary by building and are made up of two to four rooms, either single or double occupancy with one large or two smaller bathrooms. Some suites also have a small common area.

Apartments

Freshmen may request apartments that are part of on-campus residential colleges or other complexes located close to campus. The off-campus buildings are primarily for upperclassmen, so spaces for freshmen are limited.

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At Your Doorstep

Housing & Dining

Your First Year

Step Inside USC Residential Life

Living on Campus

Types of Housing

Residence Halls

Suites

Apartments

Eating on Campus

USC Residential Meal Plans

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