Rainbow Community

This program is open to all eligible individuals.  All USC Housing and USC Residential Education programs and activities are operated consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination.  Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex*, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. *In accordance with federal law, the University does provide separate living and bathroom facilities for individuals based on sex/gender.  The University also offers voluntary gender-inclusive housing options.

The Rainbow Community (est. 2001) at Birnkrant Residential College and Century Apartments is a living learning community that cultivates interest in LGBTQ+ history, culture, and social and contemporary issues. All rooms in the Rainbow Community are gender-inclusive. First-year students participating in the Rainbow Community live in Birnkrant Residential College and second-year students live in Century Apartments. Voluntary Gender-Inclusive Housing is also available outside the Rainbow Community.

The Rainbow Floor is located in Century Apartments and Birnkrant Residential College.

Residential Education: Century Apartments 

Residential Education: Birnkrant Residential College

USC Housing: Century Apartments

USC Housing: Birnkrant Residential College

Campus Partner: LGBTQ+ Student Center