Every first-year student moves into a Residential College when they get to USC. There, they form strong connections by participating in events organized by the Resident Assistants and Residential Faculty, become an integral member of their community through their interactions with their peers, and bridge the classroom experience by taking the learning to conversations over dinner with faculty and attending presentations by guest speakers, participating in community service, and utilizing campus resources that are made available in their Residential College lobby. The Residential College experience bookends the undergraduate experience for USC students allowing them to participate in new student convocation wearing their Residential College crest, adding to a time capsule when they arrive, and being an active member in the year-long Residential College Cup competition. At the end of their four years at USC, students will return to their Residential College for a celebration including the time capsule reveal and reception with their Residential Faculty and Residential Education staff.
Birnkrant Residential College
Birnkrant Residential College is a traditional-style residence hall known for its 8 floors of open doors. This vibrant first-year living-learning community inspires students to reach their full potential as agents of global change through faculty interaction, diverse programming and opportunities to experience L.A.
McCarthy Honors Residential College
McCarthy Honors Residential College is a vibrant, tight-knit community of scholars who share a commitment to rigorous intellectual and academic achievement. McCarthy Honors Residential College provides a bridge between the residential and academic experience located in the USC Village
New North Residential College
New North Residential College consists of four traditional-style residence halls (EVK, College, Harris, and University) and is home to over 500 students. Known for its social and academic atmosphere, New North fosters a community through intentional interactions between residents and their RAs & Residential Faculty.
Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College
Parkside Arts & Humanities is a suite-style residential college home to nearly 450 first-year residents. The community has a significant population of international students and students interested in the arts and the humanities fostering a more global and creative living experience.
Parkside International Residential College
Consisting of both IRC and Parkside Apartments, this Residential College houses nearly 650 first-year and second-year students. Parkside International Residential College serves as a center for cultural, artistic and internationally oriented academic and social events on campus. Students living here will be exposed to a global experience through events and personal interactions.
South Residential College
South Residential College consists of two traditional style residence halls (Marks Tower and Pardee Tower) and is home to nearly 500 residents. Situated close to the center of campus, students describe South Residential College as a close-knit community and a true “family.” Also home to Somerville Place and the Latine Floor.
West Residential College
West Residential College is home to over 330 first-year students in Webb Tower. Situated near the Lyon Center and the Student Health Center, West Residential College focuses on holistic wellness.