USC · residence hall
Marks Tower
Older South Residential College tower with long-corridor doubles and shared bathrooms — quieter, less central.
Bed size
Twin XL
36" × 80" — taller than standard Twin.
Climate
No AC
A tower fan is non-negotiable for the first two weeks.
Lofting
Loftable
You can raise the bed to free under-bed storage.
What's provided
- ✓ bed
- ✓ desk
- ✓ chair
- ✓ dresser
- ✓ closet
USC quirks that apply
- USCard pickup typically happens during move-in week — bring your photo ID and confirmation email so you can get into your building and dining halls day one.
- Most classic freshman halls (Birnkrant, New North, Marks, Pardee, Trojan) do not have central AC, and LA move-in week can hit 90°F+ — a sturdy fan is mandatory.
- Cooking appliances (microwaves, hot plates, coffee makers) are banned in traditional dorm rooms but allowed in suite/apartment kitchens — confirm your building type before shipping.
- USC sits in University Park; bring a sturdy bike lock or invest in a scooter — campus and surrounding errands are bike/scooter friendly and DPS recommends U-locks specifically.
- Twin XL is the default — even in the older halls — so buy XL sheets, not standard twin.