{"id":1404,"date":"2023-01-24T23:07:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T23:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/?page_id=1404"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:14:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T21:14:43","slug":"housing-dining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/life-usc\/campus-life\/housing-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing &#038; Dining"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-title-with-summary \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-title-with-summary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>You&#8217;re here to study, and we have your back. Get equipped for campus life with diverse food options, home amenities, safety information and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-image-and-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-image-and-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0be3e60535910ec233bf5f20f9236c31d0f759ef-768x432.jpeg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0be3e60535910ec233bf5f20f9236c31d0f759ef-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0be3e60535910ec233bf5f20f9236c31d0f759ef-1280x720.jpeg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/0be3e60535910ec233bf5f20f9236c31d0f759ef-768x432.jpeg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"View from behind of two USC students pushing bicycles toward Doheny Library.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Your First Year<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"col\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living on campus deeply enriches your college experience, especially for those living away from home for the first time. Look no further than across the hall to meet people from across and country \u2014 and world \u2014 whether you choose a residence hall, suite or apartment-style living.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--video-with-text with-bg\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--video-with-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"bg-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-08-at-2.11.45-PM-768x432.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-08-at-2.11.45-PM-1920x1080.png 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-08-at-2.11.45-PM-1280x720.png 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-08-at-2.11.45-PM-768x432.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Collection of USC-branded memorabilia pinned to the wall of a dorm bedroom.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Step Inside USC Residential Life<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/resed.usc.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living your best USC life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    \n\n          <div class=\"video-container\">\n                  <div class=\"image-container\">\n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/14816818250_888d68953f_o-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/14816818250_888d68953f_o-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/14816818250_888d68953f_o-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/14816818250_888d68953f_o-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Students roll a cart to load up by Trojan Hall on move-in day\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/73180006\" data-lity aria-label=\"Play video in lightbox\" class=\"play-video\">\n                <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 75 75\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 75 75\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                  <rect fill=\"#FFCC00\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\"\/>\n                  <polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"44.4,37.5 34.2,43.9 34.2,31.1 \"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Living on Campus<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live and study together, socialize over meals and adjust to college life through <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.usc.edu\">USC Housing<\/a>. A multitude of activities and social events connect residents and foster friendships that will forever define your Trojan experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n                    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--image-gallery \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--image-gallery\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n  \n      <div id=\"gallery-948120134\" class=\"gallery-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"swiper images\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GR5_1856-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GR5_1856-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GR5_1856-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GR5_1856-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"New first year student Lana Le, 19, gives her dog Buddy a 4-year-old Maltese a tour of her residential college during move-in day\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"captions\">\n                  <div class=\"controls-container\">\n                    <button class=\"button-prev-gal\" aria-label=\"Previous Article\">\n                    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"2.6,7.5 8.8,13.7 7.5,15 0,7.5 7.5,0 8.8,1.3 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button class=\"button-next-gal\" aria-label=\"Next Article\">\n                      <svg version=\"1.1\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"6.2,7.5 0,1.3 1.3,0 8.8,7.5 1.3,15 0,13.7 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                  <\/div>\n\n                                      <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Move-in days are an exciting Trojan milestone. Begin mingling with new neighbors as soon you start pushing a large wheeled bin with your must-haves across the brick-lined pathways. Parents and even pets are encouraged to come help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15_Interior-Residential-Suite-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15_Interior-Residential-Suite-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15_Interior-Residential-Suite-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15_Interior-Residential-Suite-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Interior dorm of a residential suite at USC Village.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"captions\">\n                  <div class=\"controls-container\">\n                    <button class=\"button-prev-gal\" aria-label=\"Previous Article\">\n                    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"2.6,7.5 8.8,13.7 7.5,15 0,7.5 7.5,0 8.8,1.3 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button class=\"button-next-gal\" aria-label=\"Next Article\">\n                      <svg version=\"1.1\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" 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Chefs keep it interesting across USC&#8217;s three residential dining spots with monthly theme nights, international specialties and a made-to-order cr\u00eape station. This is where you&#8217;ll gear up in the morning, recharge for lunch or wind down in the evening \u2014 all with your closest Trojan friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4_McCarthy-Honors-College-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4_McCarthy-Honors-College-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4_McCarthy-Honors-College-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4_McCarthy-Honors-College-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"USC McCarthy Honors College.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"captions\">\n                  <div class=\"controls-container\">\n                    <button class=\"button-prev-gal\" aria-label=\"Previous Article\">\n                    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"2.6,7.5 8.8,13.7 7.5,15 0,7.5 7.5,0 8.8,1.3 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button class=\"button-next-gal\" aria-label=\"Next Article\">\n                      <svg version=\"1.1\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7304787642_8ca3790ab5_o-1-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7304787642_8ca3790ab5_o-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7304787642_8ca3790ab5_o-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7304787642_8ca3790ab5_o-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"USC's Arts and Humanities Residential College\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"captions\">\n                  <div class=\"controls-container\">\n                    <button class=\"button-prev-gal\" aria-label=\"Previous Article\">\n                    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"2.6,7.5 8.8,13.7 7.5,15 0,7.5 7.5,0 8.8,1.3 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button class=\"button-next-gal\" aria-label=\"Next Article\">\n                      <svg version=\"1.1\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 8.8 15\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 8.8 15;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                        <polygon points=\"6.2,7.5 0,1.3 1.3,0 8.8,7.5 1.3,15 0,13.7 \"\/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                  <\/div>\n\n                                      <div class=\"slide-caption\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>With floors dedicated to music, visual arts, poetry and architecture, students of any discipline can tailor their living experience toward cultural appreciation at Parkside\u00a0Arts &amp; Humanities Residential College. <a href=\"https:\/\/resed.usc.edu\/\">View all USC residential colleges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  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Live close to classes or slightly off campus? Each <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/resed.usc.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>housing type includes Resident Assistants, Faculty in Residence, mentors, programming and activities.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Residence Halls <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living here offers the traditional collegiate housing experience. Located within two on-campus residential colleges, USC\u2019s residence halls offer convenient access to university resources. Students stay in double-occupancy rooms and share community bathrooms, lounges, study rooms and workout areas.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Suites <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USC has three suite-style buildings: two on campus and one in <a href=\"https:\/\/uscvillage.com\/\">USC Village<\/a>. Suite floor plans vary by building and are made up of two to four rooms, either single or double occupancy with one large or two smaller bathrooms. Some suites also have a small common area.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apartments <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshmen may request apartments that are part of on-campus residential colleges or other complexes located close to campus. 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