University of Southern CaliforniaMove-In Guide
Los Angeles, California
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1880🔗 www.usc.edu
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
Jan 7, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
10%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Move-in day for spring residents is Thursday, Jan. 7.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Birnkrant Residential College
Marks Tower
McCarthy Honors Residential College
Honors · Coed
New North Residential College
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Pardee Tower
Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College
Suite-style · Coed
Parkside International Residential College
Suite-style · Coed
Apartments (13)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Annenberg House
Apartment-style · Coed
Cale and Irani Residential College
Apartment-style · Coed
Cardinal 'N Gold
Apartment-style · Coed
Cardinal Gardens
Apartment-style · Coed
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Century
Apartment-style · Coed
Cowlings and Ilium Residential College
Apartment-style · Coed
La Sorbonne
Apartment-style · Coed
McClintock Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
McMorrow Residential College
Apartment-style · Coed
Nemirovsky and Bohnett Residential College
Apartment-style · Coed
Parkside Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Troy Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Webb Tower
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
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
- Target3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.2 miles
- Walgreens4.7 miles
- Walmart7.2 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.