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Cowlings and Ilium
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Cowlings and Ilium USC Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
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Cowlings and Ilium dorm at USC Village offers a fantastic college living experience according to student reviews. The dorm is praised for its modern facilities, convenient location near stores and restaurants, and a variety of amenities such as study rooms, courtyards, and multiple laundry rooms on each floor. Students appreciate the well-maintained building with spacious common areas like lounges and a big common area in the 6-person 3-bedroom setup. The security measures are noted to be good, providing a safe environment for residents. The dorm's proximity to essential stores like Target and Trader Joe's adds to its appeal. While some residents mention the smaller room sizes in loft-style living, they also highlight the cost-effectiveness of these accommodations. Additionally, the dorm's cleanliness, new furniture, and renovated bathrooms are consistently lauded. The only downside mentioned is the need to purchase a microwave. Overall, Cowlings and Ilium stands out as one of the best dorm options on the USC campus, offering a comfortable, contemporary living space for students seeking a vibrant college experience.
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Verified Student
Great! RA wasn't really involved in our lives. Lounges are nice but get taken quickly. 6P3B common area is really big.
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
good facilities overall! clean, variety, good location, fast wifi. laundry must be paid for and trash might be inconvenient for different rooms but overall very convenient.
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
One of the best dorms on campus, really clean and new plus a great location in the village. Nothing bad
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
The best things about this building is that it is new, furnished, and close to campus with good security. It's also super convenient for students with its location being in the USC Village. However, the downsides to this dorm is that there are no water fountains on each floor, and I've had issues wi...
Verified Student
I live in Cowlings and Ilium now and I really like it. The amenities are great and there are study rooms, courtyards, and multiple laundry rooms on each floor. Being in the Village, it’s one of the newer buildings on campus - highly recommend!
Lived in a double room
Cowlings and Ilium is great! It’s super close to all the stores and restaurants in the village and the building itself is very well maintained. There are two outdoor courtyards and lounges on each floor. I live in a loft so the rooms are on the smaller side but you save a lot of money. Highly recomm...
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
Lived there my sophomore year in a 2-bed 1-bath and loved it. The location is great as it's the same building as Target and Trader Joe's so it's extremely convenient. Anywhere in the Village is great.
Lived in a double room
Absolutely loved Cowlings and Ilium. I lived in a triple during COVID and it was the best decision. There is so much space and since there is only one bedroom, you get the entire apartment to yourself. A full-sized fridge, plenty of storage, private bathroom, I couldn't ask for anything more. On top...
Lived in a triple room
Granted I was in Illini the year the Village opened, but Since that was only 3 years ago I would say it is still in fantastic quality. I liked the lower cost of an apartment style but also the ease and accessibility right next to campus. Security is pretty strict so you are limited to 4 guests per p...
Lived in a triple room
A bit of a walk to classes, but convenient for groceries, dining hall access, and the rec center in the Village. Good amenities and kitchen area. I had a double loft room, and I recommend it--there's decent enough living space for one of the most affordable dorm prices available in USC housing.
Lived in a double room