Ready for more independence, more space, and a true campus‑living upgrade? USI Housing and Residence Life offers four apartment communities designed for sophomore through graduate‑level students (with limited availability for new incoming freshmen). Each community combines the freedom of apartment living with the convenience—and connection—of staying on campus.
Check the map to see where each apartment community is located.
The O’Daniel Apartments offer a dynamic, apartment‑style living experience for students who want independence without leaving the heart of campus. These neighboring communities combine convenience, privacy, and strong residential support—making them a favorite for upper‑class students.
O'Daniel South
Home to 650+ residents, O’Daniel South is the largest housing community on campus and a hub for student activity. Residents enjoy easy access to the Residence Life Resource Center, which includes the mail and package room—a major perk for busy schedules—as well as the Meditation Trail, a unique outdoor space ideal for relaxing, reflecting, or taking a break from the day.
With exterior entrances and split‑bedroom designs, O’Daniel South apartments provide a balance of independence and shared living, making them a great option for students who want space and flexibility while staying connected to campus life.
O’Daniel North
O’Daniel North is home to 600+ residents and offers a slightly quieter, more structured apartment experience while still being steps away from campus resources. This community houses the Housing and Residence Life Office (HRL), making support and assistance readily accessible. Students also benefit from community computers and a print station, perfect for quick academic tasks without heading across campus.
Like O’Daniel South, O’Daniel North features exterior door entrances and split‑bedroom layouts, giving residents privacy, convenience, and a true apartment feel—all within a supportive residential environment.
O’Daniel South buildings:
Bigger, Wallace, Noble, Ray, Hendricks South, Boon, Jennings, Whitcomb, Dunning, Wright
O’Daniel North buildings:
Schricker, Branigin, Townsend, McNutt, Leslie, Welsh, Gates, Craig, Bowen, Orr, Bayh
Looking for an apartment community with built‑in social energy and standout amenities? The McDonald Apartments deliver.
McDonald West, home to 550+ residents, centers around the Residence Life Community Center, which features:
Apartments feature exterior entrances and split‑bedroom designs, creating an ideal balance between privacy and community.
Freshman buildings for 2026–2027: Durbin and Hanly.
McDonald West buildings:
Branch, Durbin, Goodrich, Hanly, Jackson, Marshall, McCray, Ralston, Saletta
McDonald East offers a more traditional apartment environment and is home to 360 residents, primarily juniors and seniors. This area includes Greek Life housing as well as independent living options for students age 22 or older, making it a great fit for students ready for a quieter, more established living experience. Apartments feature interior entrances.
Greek Life buildings:
Matthews, Chase, Mount, Hovey
Independent living (22+):
Hammond, Porter, Willard
Additional buildings:
Baker, Gray, Hendricks East, Lane, Morton, Williams