I will be attending USC as a freshman '18. I am looking for best option for housing as I am out of state, under 18 and will be going to the College of Letters Arts & Sciences. McCarthy or Parkside dorms. I am looking at the double suites at McCarthy though I am in no merit program would I be still considered. what options are also for Parkside.Thank you
Both are excellent options with A/C and nice features/amenities. I would recommend Parkside and/or any available residence hall in the new USC Village, regardless of whether McCarthy in an option. Next… I would consider Fluor.
Good Luck
McCarthy is only open to freshmen merit scholarship recipients. I believe that is the only residence in the Village open to freshmen. Parkside is a wonderful dorm. My son stayed there freshman year. However, if you want an easier time meeting people, I’d suggest you look at traditional style residence halls such as Birnkrant. You meet more people there than in suite-style rooms as people tend to leave their doors open. My son had a relatively easy time making friends outside his dorm because he was in the band. However, my daughter is currently a freshman in McCarthy and has struggled to meet people.