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Please note: the information below is for new students only.  

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We can offer housing assignments only to certified students. To be certified, you must have submitted your USC Enrollment Commitment Deposit form and the $300 enrollment deposit, or approved waiver, to the Office of Admission.

First-year freshmen (defined by USC Housing as recent high school graduates with no college credits), whose housing applications are received by USC Housing on or before May 1, are guaranteed housing. However, this is not  a guarantee of a particular type of assignment or a specific building. Early receipt of your housing application increases your chances of being assigned to one of your building or program preferences; it does not guarantee it.

We are unable to guarantee housing to transferring undergraduate, new graduate students or continuing non-resident students. Assignments for those applicants are made based on application date and availability.

Space Assignment The USC Housing Services Office makes assignments based on the following criteria:

• The date your application is received by USC Housing Services
• Available spaces in the buildings or programs you have requested and for which you are eligible

Your assignment will be as close to your requests as possible, based on availability and eligibility; however, there is a possibility that this contract may not match any of your building preferences. (Please note that your room or apartment number is  not  part of your contract and subject to change without notice.)

Roommate Assignments If you requested specific roommates and USC Housing was able to assign you together, that roommate(s) will display on the online portal.

If you did not request a specific roommate, and you are a new freshman who applied by the early May application deadline, your roommate(s) will be assigned based on gender, building assignment and the information in the “Your Profile” section of your housing application.

If you did not request a specific roommate, and you are a new graduate student, a transferring undergraduate or a new freshman who applied after the early May application deadline, your roommate(s) will be assigned based on gender and building assignment.

Unlike requested roommates, these matches are subject to change as students are reassigned.

Once you have been assigned a housing space, you will be notified by e-mail. You can then log on to the Housing website and review your assignment and housing contract and complete the contracting process for your space in university housing.

Housing Assignment This section will show your housing assignment as well as the screen names of any students already assigned to your room or apartment. While a room number will be listed, it is not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.

Confirmation Payment You may submit your $800 confirmation payment electronically by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover card. Half of this fee ($400) will be credited back to your fall semester rent and the remainder toward your spring semester rent.

Contract and Finish To confirm your assignment, first read through the Living Agreement. Then, you must click on the ‘I Agree’ button to agree to the terms and finalize your contract; if you fail to do so, your assignment will be cancelled.  Clicking on the ‘I Agree’ button is the electronic equivalent of signing a contract, and by doing so you are agreeing to be legally bound by the terms of the Living Agreement. 

If you do not confirm your contract and make the confirmation payment by the due date indicated, your assignment will be cancelled and given to another applicant.

Meal Plans (undergraduates only) If you have a required meal plan, this page will show the default, mandatory meal plan for your assignment. You can add or change a meal plan at the USCard website .

Once you have accepted the contract, you will see a confirmation page, summarizing the basic details of your housing assignment.  Please print a copy for your personal records. 

The availability of housing accommodations, programs and assignments are subject to local health authority restrictions and guidelines.

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The listing of rental units on this site is provided as a convenience to University of Southern California ("University") students, faculty and staff. Off Campus Housing (OCH), the site operator, requires that Landlords report information accurately and fairly, however neither the site operator nor the University are able to verify the accuracy of information contained in listings. The University and OCH cannot and do not vouch for the fairness or accuracy of information posted on the site by third parties. If a property is listed on this web site, that does not mean the University or OCH endorses or approves the landlord, its properties or business practices. It also is not a guarantee by the University or OCH that the property complies with building, safety or fire codes, or that it is clean or safe or otherwise suitable for your use. Before signing a lease you are responsible to learn about the property, about your landlord and about the landlord's property manager. You are also responsible for understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The University and OCH are not responsible for any problems that may occur with your rental unit or any disputes that may arise between you and your landlord. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise common sense and good judgment when evaluating prospective rental units and landlords.

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Assignments Process FAQs

We're looking forward to welcoming you to campus. Now that you've completed the steps to secure housing by completing the housing application, you may be wondering what's next. 

Frequently asked questions about the assignments process

How will the housing assignments team know where i want to live.

• We will review your preferences (residence hall, living-learning community, style of space) and make your housing assignment based upon current availability.

How quickly will my assignment be made?

• Typically, your assignment will be made within 3-5 business days after you complete the application and pay your housing deposit.

How do I check my room and roommate assignment?

• An email will be sent to your WVU email account (MIX) when your assignment has been processed. You will then be able to review your assignment  information and  communicate with your roommate(s) via myhousing.wvu.edu .

What if I have questions about my assignment?

• If you have questions about your housing assignment or housing in general, please contact the Housing Assignments Office at 304-293-2811, Monday - Friday (8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.) or [email protected] .

What if I want to request a change in my assignment? 

• After you receive your assignment, visit myhousing.wvu.edu  (Application Status page) where you will find directions on requesting a change. You must have a current assignment before making a request for a change.   
• A request is not a guarantee of an assignment change; changes will be made based upon space availability and are first-come, first-served.

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