Is USC a commuter school?

By Karan Nevatia, News Editor. Los Angeles is, at its heart, a commuter city, and a sizable 10 percent of USC students are commuters, according to the USC Admissions Blog in 2014.

Whats the worst thing about USC?

The lack of diversity is definitely the worst thing about USC. There aren't really people from different cultures or ethnicities like there are in other major universities. There are a lot of in state students or students from the south in general.

Do you need a car at USC?

For those students who live in the USC area, getting to campus doesn't and shouldn't require a car. In fact, most students opt to bike, board or walk to class each day. Despite alternative modes of transport, many students who live around University Park still choose to drive to school because of its convenience.

Do USC students live off campus?

USC off campus housing has tons of benefits compared to living in the dorms. You'll have more space than in a tiny dorm, and can enjoy having a living room, dining room, and kitchen. Additionally, many students opt to have their own room for additional privacy.

Where should USC students live?

If you're in the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, the north or south sides of the campus would suit you best. This way you can get to your classes easily from either side. The north is more popular and has more USC housing options than the south side because it's located near Greek life.

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Is USC a party school?

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Can freshman bring cars to USC?

Garage permits are available to any students, faculty or staff members on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified when applications for the academic school year become available. Garage permits are available by individual semesters or for both fall and spring semesters.

What do USC students do for fun?

USC's on-campus weekend social scene provides Trojans with a plethora of free cultural events ranging from musical concerts to comedy shows to dance performances and more.

Is USC a rich kid school?

USC is thought of as a party school, a dream school, and a perfectly well rounded school. USC students are known to be very wealthy and stuck up. We are also considered to have an attractive student body.

Are all USC students rich?

The median family income of a student from U.S.C. is $161,400, and 63% come from the top 20 percent. About 3.9% of students at U.S.C. came from a poor family but became a rich adult.

Why is USC so popular?

Ultimately, USC is known for its famous and sunny location, its high-quality and student-centered academics, notable alumni, thriving campus life, diversity, dominant athletics, school spirit, and fun traditions.

Is it harder to get into USC or UCLA?

In terms of selectivity, the schools rank fairly equally—UCLA has a 10.8 percent acceptance rate (getting more competitive every year) and USC's acceptance rate is 12.4 percent.

Can you park overnight at USC?

Parking passes may be purchased at booth during operating hours (cash or card). Vehicles may be left in the garage overnight. However, vehicles that wish to leave the garage past 8 p.m. will need to contact Hospital Security at (323) 442-8571 as the gate is locked/secured after-hours.

How much does it cost to park at USC?

Daily and hourly parking on campus is available. The day pass rate is currently $14. On campus parking rates and availability may vary for special events.

Can freshman have cars at USC Aiken?

Students are required to obtain a parking decal, and it must be properly displayed on their vehicle. A twenty-five dollar per semester parking and safety fee will be included in their tuition and fees statement. Parking on campus without a permit will result in a ticket and subsequent fine.

What is the stereotype of students at USC?

Many students at USC are stereotyped as excessively wealthy, rich, underachievers or even spoiled. USC itself is sometimes described as the "University of Spoiled Children." This is not true however. Most students are accepted to USC based on merit, their athletic AND scholastic achievements.

Is USC a dry school?

In compliance with federal regulations and our commitment to promoting a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, the USC campus remains smoke and drug free.

What GPA is required for USC?

You should also have a 3.79 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score. For a school as selective as USC, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application.

Is it safe to live around USC?

The crime rate for the USC neighborhood over the past six months was 244.2, crimes per 10,000 people, slightly below the national average of 274.5 per 10,000 people. Living near USC's campus is, if anything, marginally better than living in the United States as a whole.

How safe is USC?

In 2019, University of Southern California reported 89 incidents related to crime and safety that involved students in residence halls. Note that these numbers are also included in the on-campus crimes category. Since the number of students at the school that year was 48,321, that's 1.84 incidents per 1,000 students.