<p>I'm an incoming freshman who's planning to live in a nearby apartment instead. Does anyone know? thanks!!!!</p>
<p>It is required unless your family home is located within a certain distance (may be 50 miles, not sure) and you intend to live at home and commute.</p>
<p>It isn’t required but the vast majority choose to live in university housing.</p>
<p>Sorry. trojanchick99 is right! Not required.</p>
<p>its on the usc admission faqs. not required</p>
<p>not required, but highly recommended</p>