<p>I know that there are already some threads about USC housing, but they all talk about freshmen. I was wondering what the best places for transfer students would be. I was accepted into Vieterbi, and I would prefer to live on campus. It looks like the only two buildings on campus available for transfers/ continuing students are Webb Tower and Parkside. I would also prefer a single room, so if I submit my housing application today, do you think I would still be able to get a room in one of these places?</p>
<p>If I do have to live off campus, what are the most popular places? Would I screw myself over by putting all popular places (that are already filled) on my preferential list?</p>
<p>It's up to you. If you are a younger transfer then you may want to request buildings like Parkside, or even the dorm style buildings like Arts and Humanities and Pardee. Webb Tower is very popular, but it can be difficult to get into as the current students get first crack.</p>
<p>Singles will be very difficult to come by as returners get first crack, then freshmen. </p>
<p>Popular off campus buildings include Cardinal Gardens, Troy Hall and Century.</p>
<p>This year looks good for Transfers in that most if not all should get housing because of the smaller Freshman class.</p>
<p>you should call the housing office to find out where you are likely to get in. Also contact Conquest Housing [ an outside Co that owns dozens of apts. in the neighborhood] to find out what they still have available, in case there is no USC provided housing available.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info everyone.
RAM- maybe trojanchick/others can elaborate, but I believe the key reasons for decreasing the size of the freshman class was because they enrolled too many freshman last year (thus forcing them to take over the Radisson) and they want to improve overall prestige (this happens by lowering the acceptance rate).</p>
<p>Students have been living in the Radisson for a long time- that's nothing new. They did have a larger class accept the offer last year than was expected- especially for spring admits. Sometimes, there are communication issues between admissions and housing. Fun times are the result of that...</p>
<p>USC has been trying to make the Freshman class smaller for the past couple of years. Last year, it didn't quite work out they way they planned. So, as a result they need an even smaller class this year. </p>
<p>I'm sure housing is part of the reason, but keep in mind that the large class impacts everything like class scheduling, professor scheduling, class size, etc, so smaller is better this year.</p>
<p>As for Radisson, USC has had students there every year since '01 I think.</p>