Second-Year Residential Colleges provide students with the opportunity to continue their residential experience beyond the first year. Each community is centered around a specific theme that shapes its programming and fosters meaningful interactions among residents, Residential Education staff, and faculty. As a natural continuation of their residential experience, these themed environments offer a supportive setting for continued growth and success during the second year.
Bohnett Residential College
Bohnett Residential College is a community centered on social action through entrepreneurship. Students engage deeply with complex social challenges, developing innovative, sustainable solutions that create meaningful impact. Through collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, residents cultivate the skills, mindset, and leadership needed to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Cale Residential College
Cale Residential College centers on global perspectives, encouraging students to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of an interconnected world. Through immersive experiences and meaningful dialogue, residents develop intercultural competency and explore the dynamic forces shaping the global landscape.
Cowlings Residential College
Cowlings Residential College centers on arts and cultures, inviting residents to explore and engage with diverse forms of creative expression. Through a wide range of enriching experiences connected to USC and the city of Los Angeles, students deepen their understanding of cultural perspectives while expanding their own creative and intellectual horizons.
Ilium Residential College
Ilium Residential College is home to sophomore Honors students and fosters a vibrant, close-knit community of scholars committed to rigorous intellectual and academic achievement. Building on the foundation established during their first year, Ilium provides an environment that supports continued growth, engagement, and scholarly success.
Irani Residential College
Irani Residential College centers on performance science, an interdisciplinary approach that explores the connection between mind, body, and professional success. Through this focus, students work to unlock their full potential by developing skills in leadership, decision-making, resilience, and creativity while learning to overcome barriers to high performance.
McMorrow Residential College
McMorrow Residential College centers on innovation and design, supporting students’ interests in technology, science, and creative problem-solving. The community encourages residents to explore new ideas and develop inventive approaches to complex challenges, fostering a mindset grounded in creativity, curiosity, and forward-thinking solutions.
Nemirovsky Residential College
Nemirovsky Residential College centers on sustainability, bringing together an interdisciplinary community of students committed to advancing environmental, social, and economic responsibility. Through intentional living practices, educational initiatives, and community engagement, residents build awareness and take action toward a more sustainable future.