USC's University Park campus centers on the Bovard Administration Building, completed in 1921 and named for the university's fourth president, standing beside the iconic "Tommy Trojan" statue sculpted from real USC football players and unveiled during the school's 50th Jubilee in 1930, with Fall 2026 undergraduate move-in split into separate windows to reduce building density and traffic.
Enrollment
21,023
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,256
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 16 - August 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
10%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
All residents must book a move-in appointment through the USC Housing Portal in advance. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. McCarthy Honors College residents check in two days earlier, on Aug. 16-17; confirm your specific date and time through the Housing Portal given USC's multi-window move-in structure by class standing and housing type.
August 16 - August 19, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Links open University of Southern California's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 15, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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