USD: Torero Life: Campus Living: Second Year Experience

Second-Year Housing

On-campus living at USD only gets better the second time around. Spend your sophomore year living with your classmates in the Alcalá Vista Apartments (aka “The Vistas”), which are the home of the Second-Year Experience (SYE) program. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in programs and utilize services that are geared to the unique needs of sophomore students, both returning and transfer. Additionally, housing is available for second-year students in the San Buenaventura Apartments, Manchester Village and the San Antonio de Padua apartments.

One of the major benefits of living on campus is the convenient access to resident assistants, faculty and University Ministry members who are more than just residence staff; they’re also your neighbors. With such a wide range of resources, services and personal support offered, it’s no wonder why so many Toreros choose to stay on campus after their first-year living experience.

Alcalá Vista Apartments Sitting adjacent to the Sports Center Complex, residents of the Alcalá Vista Apartments live less than a two-minute walk to the student fitness center, pool and tennis courts. This Spanish Renaissance-style complex features three elegant courtyards for residents to relax in. The three-story complex has 192 apartments, designed to accommodate up to four residents each.
Manchester Village Next to Manchester Canyon Field stands Manchester Village, which offers a more personalized living experience. Students may choose from one, two or four bedroom apartments.
San Antonio de Padua Apartments Across from Missions Café and Fitness Center in the area known as "The Valley" are the San Antonio De Padua apartments. The San Antonio de Padua offers units consisting of studios for two residents and large one-bedroom apartments for three residents. A laundry room, study/computer lounge and recreation room are located on the ground level of this three-story building. A swimming pool is located at the south end of the building.
San Buenaventura Apartments Adjacent to the Missions Café and Fitness Center in the area known as "The Valley" are the San Buenaventura apartment complexes. San Buenaventura is USD's newest residence hall, and features apartments with larger rooms and bathrooms. The building also has a plethora of study rooms, multipurpose rooms and even a classroom, where several classes are held each year.