USC Housing Registration: 1st come, 1st served (but not binding)

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<p>For all students and parents of students who were admitted to USC:</p>

<p>USC has a fairly detailed housing preference selection process. Students can indicate up to 5 location and room type preferences, as well as enter information intended to help select a compatible roommate. Since my daughter's acceptance at USC was the first time our family has gone through the process, I don't know how typical USC is in this regard. All I can say is that is light years ahead of what I deal with back in the Dark Ages That said, there are some key points:</p>

<p>1) A student can register with the USC housing office as soon as he or she is accepted. A USC student number is required, and that should arrive with the acceptance. Link: Housing</a> Options</p>

<p>2) Making a housing preference is non-binding. It does not obligate a student to attend USC.</p>

<p>3) There is a $45 fee that I believe is non-refundable.</p>

<p>4) Housing preferences are distributed based on the order students register with the Housing Office. In other words, first come, first served. </p>

<p>Bottom line: If a student thinks there is a chance he or she will attend USC, it makes sense to register ASAP. I am told that some of the residence halls fill up quickly.</p>

<p>Good luck to all in this exciting but anxious time in our (or our children's) lives.</p>

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<p>ZBB: Thanks for that insight. </p>

<p>One question: can the student change his/her dorm preferences after initial registration? My D picked her dorms sight-unseen and after we visit, she may want to change the order. Also,if she makes changes, does she lose her spot in the housing line?</p>

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<p>According to the presentation by the USC Housing Office which I attended during my daughter’s Explore USC visit, a student can change her preference and not lose her place on the priority queue. I would ask the Housing Office to clarify when is the latest date a student can make such a change.</p>

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<p>The last two years students established a Facebook group for seniors who intended to enroll at SC. I noticed there were many discussions about finding compatible roommates in the posts. Students were able to “chat” informally and see if they clicked. This was in addition to filling out the proper SC forms.</p>

<p>Moms,</p>

<p>SC beds are long. Extra long sheets are needed.</p>

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<p>Bump for some housing information…</p>

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<p>Bump again for new posters…</p>