University of Southern California

University of Southern California Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Southern California community comes together each year for CONQUEST!, Springfest and Songfest.

University of Southern California Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Southern California.

University of Southern California offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Southern California students live off campus. In 2023, 35% of undergrads at University of Southern California lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 65% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Southern California. There are 7,600 spots available in on-campus housing for all 20,790 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Southern California offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Southern California Athletics

At University of Southern California there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Southern California:

Safety at University of Southern California

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Southern California is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The USC campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

USC offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Southern California

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Southern California, take Harbor Freeway to Los Angeles, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

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