Housing Chances

<p>Hi all-
I am new to CC and have enjoyed learning more about USC on these boards. Just a question for some upperclassmen/alums...my Housing Request was received March 29th. I only listed 4 options: New w/ Sink (Double), North w/ Sink and Business Floor (Double), New w/o Sink (Double), and North w/o Sink and Business Floor (Double). </p>

<p>Now I am freaking out because I realize people sent their housing in all the way back in February. I wish I had known we could send in requests without committing to USC! Anyway, based on people's past experiences, how likely am I to get one of my choices? I realize New/North are popular dorms. If it isn't likely, is there anything I can do?</p>

<p>Thank you, and can't wait to meet class of 2010! Fight on!</p>

<p>no worries. it's april. i haven't even sent mine yet (im still a senior)</p>

<p>i think you're fine =) besides, all freshmen get housing right?</p>

<p>HEY-WE'RE PART OF THE TROJAN FAMILY NOW! fight on!!</p>

<p>I'm sure you will get one of your choices. I'm very sure.</p>

<p>If not, then you'll probably be in the Radisson...which is not bad at all.</p>

<p>krisiitina--Yay! Your reply made me smile. It's great to have this whole college admission process over with.
redski59--Thank you for your optimism! May I just ask, how are you so sure? Did you have a similar situation? Also, I don't want to be in the Radisson, I'd prefer a dorm. I thought the Radisson is only for those who send in after May 1st? Does anyone know about this?</p>

<p>Based on what I've spoken with many other people, most people sent their housing deposits after April 1 and many of them got their first choices. I myself sent mine the first week of April, I think, and I got my first choice, which was Parkside Suites.</p>

<p>The Radisson is not a bad place at all if you're looking for a dorm-like social experience. Those guys have a lot of fun, from what I understand. The bldgs that you would want to avoid are the apartments (Cardinal Gardens, Century and Parkside) and the suites (Flour and Parkside).</p>

<p>Also, I don't think anyone who sends after May 1 is guaranteed housing. And with the crunch they're having, such a person shouldn't even expect housing for mailing in their form late.</p>

<p>Thank you! After listing specific choices, the request form asks for general preferences, and I put "any residence hall" as my #1. Hopefully I will at least get a dorm; as you mentioned, the apartment/suite-style living isn't really for me either.</p>

<p>I have read mixed reviews on the boards about the Radisson.
I thought all freshman were guaranteed housing no matter what, and the Radisson was only for overflow students since you can't request it outright...?</p>

<p>I put New/North/then Birnkhart (can't spell it) as my choice.. then it was marks tower where i really don't want to go to. I just wanted a dorm, and if that's impossible, then apartments.</p>

<p>I'm going to live in a dorm no matter what my freshman year (to socialize and make new friends) and then probably move to an apartment sophomoreyear....</p>

<p>Same here...I definitely want the dorm experience. I'm still confused about the Radisson housing though, can anyone clarify?</p>

<p>The Radisson is the hotel across the street from campus that is actually owned by USC. You basically occupy a few floors and the rooms are typical hotel rooms in size, but with USC furniture. You share the room with a roommate and get your own bathroom.</p>

<p>The Radisson is NOT the place where those who don't get any of their top choices go, especially since it's more expensive. You WILL get a room on ONE of your top choices, even if it's not the first choice. (I believe you choose like 5 on your housing app.)</p>

<p>My housing application was received March 16th. I really want to be in New/North. Would any current students know if I stand a shot? Did I apply early enough in the game to get my top dorm choice?</p>

<p>That's exactly what I am asking. Anyone have an idea about this?</p>

<p>Yeah I think you'll get into New/North. I was one of the last ones to get accepted and I got into North fine.</p>