The SCA Summer Program offers a safe, immersive residential experience designed to support our filmmakers as you begin your cinematic journey at USC. USC on-campus housing is available for any SCA Summer Program students who would like to live on campus during the Program.

Please note that housing costs are separate and NOT covered in the student tuition.

If you are applying for USC Housing, your Housing bill will be available in your USC account in the beginning of June.

The email notification of your Billing Statement availability will only be sent to your student USC email address.

All tuition and housing fees must be paid in full by June 15 in order to secure your enrollment in the Program and to guarantee your housing assignment.

Failure to submit your tuition and housing payment by the June 15 deadline will result in finance charges being applied to your account and could jeopardize your standing at USC SCA. The University currently assesses a monthly finance charge on all past-due balances. The current annual rate is 12 percent, subject to change.

If your tuition and housing bills are not paid by June 15, you will not be allowed to attend any classes in the SCA Summer Program or move in to the dorm.

Please read the following carefully as the procedures differ for Pre-College Students (16 & 17 years old) and students over the age of 18.

Housing Application - Adult (18 and older)

• You must be 18 years old by June 15 of the year you are applying.
• If you turn 18 after June 15, you will automatically be considered a Pre-College student, and you must apply for Pre-College housing.

The housing brochure and application are available for Adult SCA Summer Program students starting March 1.

If you have questions about Adult Housing, please contact USC Housing directly at housing@usc.edu and copy summer@cinema.usc.edu on your email.

Please note: The SCA Summer Program does not manage Adult Housing. All Adult Housing questions and requests must be directed to USC Housing.

Housing Application - Pre-College Students (16 & 17 years old)

Elgibility

• Students must turn 16 by June 15 of the year they plan to attend the program.

The housing application has been emailed to all Pre-College Students. If you did not receive the email with your application link, please contact us at: summer@cinema.usc.edu

Accessibility & Accommodation Requests
Single-room accommodations are prioritized for students with documented medical or physical needs. Students requesting these accommodations must submit appropriate documentation before completing the housing application to:

Madison Shaw
USC Office of Student Accessibility Services
mfrisch@usc.edu

After priority placements are made, any remaining single rooms will be assigned based on the order in which housing applications are received.

Living on Campus

• Pre-College students live at USC Village in the McCarthy Honors Residential College, located directly across the street from USC's main campus and just a short walk from the SCA Cinema Complex.

Room Assignments

• Roommate assignments are gender-specific, based on the gender identification submitted within applications.

McCarthy Honors College
Our Pre-College students will enjoy life on campus in the beautiful McCarthy Honors College, a vibrant and modern residential community located in the heart of the lively USC Village.

Housing assignments for Pre-College students will be provided on Move-In Day.

Residence Features

Each student will live in a comfortable, suite-style dorm that includes:

• Multi-room, air-conditioned suites
• Two students per bedroom
• One or two shared bathrooms per suite
• Twin XL beds
• Microwave and mini-refrigerator in each room
• Laundry facilities on every floor

Linens & Weekly Service

A Twin XL linen package is provided for all students, including:

• Pillow and pillowcase
• Fitted and flat sheets
• Blanket
• Two bath towels and one facecloth

Linens are laundered weekly by the USC Housing staff.

Supervision & Safety

• In accordance with USC Office of Youth Protection policies, one Resident Assistant (RA) is assigned for every ten students.
• RAs provide 24/7 supervision and support within the residence halls.

Campus Departure & Sign-Out Policies
To ensure student safety, the following policies apply to all residential Pre-College students:

• Students wishing to leave campus must submit an Off-Campus Leave Request Form to SCA Summer Program Administration at least 48 hours in advance.
• Students must be picked up and accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a guardian officially designated by the parent.
• Students must sign out with the RA on duty before leaving and sign back in upon return.
• Students may not leave campus alone.
• Use of public transportation or rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, Waymo, etc.) is not permitted unless the student is accompanied by an approved adult designated by the parent.

Curfew & Evening Policies

• Students must be inside their assigned residential hall by 10:00 p.m. every night, including weekends.
• An "in-room" policy begins at 10:30 p.m. nightly.

Campus & Neighborhood Access

• Students may access academic facilities on the University Park Campus.
• For safety reasons, certain nearby areas are restricted.
• Approved off-campus destinations include select shopping areas within a 10-minute walk, such as:
  
  • University Village
  • University Gateway
  • Tuscany Plaza

  These locations include restaurants, retail, and essential services such as Target, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, and Bank of America.

  Please consult the SCA Summer Program Campus Boundary Map for exact boundaries and approved locations.

  Housing Costs & Dates
  
  Housing Fees
  

  • Housing Application Fee: $65
  • Security Deposit: $500*
  • Housing Cost: $2,846 - $3,966**
  Important Dates
  
  • Move-In Date: 06/25/2026 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Move-Out Date: 08/07/2026 by 8 PM

  *This deposit covers any damages that you may cause in the dorms. Please note that if you have any other outstanding damages on your USC Account, a portion of this deposit may be applied to the other charges. If you have not caused any damages to the dorms or have any other outstanding changes on your account, the full security deposit will be returned to you.

  **Please note that Housing Costs are subject to change
  *** Failure to notify the SCA Summer Program of housing cancellation after applying will result in a no-show fee being charged to your account.

All SCA Summer Program students may purchase a Gym Pass once their NetIDs are activated. Gym passes may be purchased through the Rec Sports website for $78* at: https://myrecsports.usc.edu/

*Please note that Gym Costs are determined by the USC Recreational Sports and are subject to change.

The USC Village Fitness Center, the USC Lyons Fitness Center, and the USC Uytengsu Aquatics Center are available to Adult students during normal summer operating hours.

The village-fitness-center for Pre-College students is permitted only 5:00 pm to 9:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and must be supervised by RAs.and must be supervised by Resident Assistants (RA).

Pre-College students are limited to using strength and cardio equipment only. Pools and studio spaces are not permitted.

Locker rooms and standard restrooms are not available to Pre-College Students . The gender-neutral restroom is for emergency use only; students are encouraged to use their dorm restrooms whenever possible. No instruction or structured workouts are allowed.

NOTE: The USC Lyons Fitness Center and the USC Uytengsu Aquatics Center are not available to Pre-College students