Latinx Floor: Special Interest Community

LATINX FLOOR: SPECIAL INTEREST COMMUNITY

Welcome home

Created in 1974-75, the Latinx Floor residential program is an opportunity offered to first year students looking to connect with other students with similar interests and/or cultural backgrounds. Now both a first and second-year housing option, the goal of the Latinx Floors is to create and promote a positive, supportive atmosphere that eases the transition of Latinx students into USC life and empowers them to become prominent campus leaders. Both the first and second-year floors are open to all students interested in learning more about Latinx culture.

Your Comunidad

"The Latinx floors have helped me develop friendships and memories that I otherwise would not have been able to make. From late night talks to movie nights, my community on the Latinx floors is always there for me."

"Waking up to the sense of home on the Sol y Luna floor is the best decision I made. The floor is beyond a residence. It has established a sense of community and support for me not just as a Latina, but as person. This floor has helped me grow motivation, strength, and most importantly, hope for the future ahead."

"The Latinx floor has been an amazing experience that has helped me create an incredible family of friends. It provides me with a support system that I can rely on, whether I just want to hang out and talk with friends or seek assistance from them. But, most importantly, it allows me to be my true Latino self around people who share similar backgrounds and experiences."

"The El Sol y La Luna floor has made me feel extremely welcome, especially in this predominantly white institution. I feel part of an inclusive community where I have met some of my best friends!"

"The overall community the Latinx floors have created is a perfect blend of unity, kindness, and empathy from every individual. Both the floors and the people who live here have made my transition to USC easier and memorable!"

"The environment here is awesome because everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Having people around with the same background and experiences have helped me transition into college life and enjoy USC so much more!"

"The Latinx floors helped me transition from high school to college by being surrounded by the people I relate to and can now call family. Being here I have learned about a vast majority of different cultures from Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian to Ecuadorian. I am so grateful to have people on my floor that make being so far from home a little easier."

"Being surrounded by people with similar cultures and backgrounds has made me feel welcomed at USC. The family bond that we have created gives me the confidence to excel in school and be the best version of myself daily."

"I think experiencing USC as a latino is quite intimidating but the community you build on these floors is so strong that you somewhat forget that you're at a PWI. You constantly look around, see your people who you end up viewing as your family, and it's a very welcoming feeling. The latinx floor's staff make it clear that we as students also have professional resources available to us through La CASA and the First Generation Student Center."

Here For You

If you would like more information on the floors please contact LA CASA.