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The Academic Culture Assembly (ACA) is home to intellectually curious scholars who continuously seek new, interdisciplinary knowledge. ACA is dedicated to fostering an academic culture that enriches students’ academic experiences outside the classroom

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Grounded in the mission of Academic Programs, USC Academic Honors and Fellowships (AHF) supports students in their pursuit of transformative academic experiences. We offer advisement, programming and resources that encourage the exploration and attainment of high-impact experiential learning opportunities. We partner with USC faculty, staff and alumni to support applicants throughout prestigious fellowship application processes that require evaluation, endorsement and feedback. We also advise the Trojan Scholars Society student association to promote a vibrant scholarship community.

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Micro-seminars are mini-workshops or small-group sessions that highlight a specialized topic in a short time. Structured as two 90-minute sessions, these seminars are designed to give you the chance to meet one faculty member and other first-year students and engage in an academic environment before classes begin.

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Deepen student engagement with other like-minded students, scholars, professionals, community and cultural groups as an intellectual community yielding professional development, events, networking, visits to notable local places, exposure to diverse cultural expressions, heritage, material culture, ways of being.

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The Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA) is the umbrella organization for 27 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American member organizations at USC and a programming assembly under USG. We host annual signature events to celebrate APIDA heritage.

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APASS serves our dynamic and diverse Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) student community. We specialize in community building, meaning making, and identity development through programs, resources, and direct support for all.

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Constructed in 1963, Birnkrant has been a part of USC over the last several decades. Created in honor of Cecele & Michael G. Birnkrant, the eight-story tower originally provided housing for 308 women. Over the many years of Birnkrant’s existence on the University Park campus, co-ed floors were created, and in 2011, the community began functioning as a first-year Honors community. First-year Presidential, Trustee, & Mork Scholars live in Birnkrant’s tight-knit community after an application and interview process. Commonly referred to as “8 Floors of Open Doors,” the Birnkrant community is strong, as friendships and relationships are created that often span the course of the students’ time at USC. In 1994, Birnkrant began operating as a Residential College, with a full-time, live-in Faculty Master residing in the building and working to bridge the experiences inside and outside the classroom. The Faculty Master works alongside Residential Education staff to provide programs that introduce students to Los Angeles culture, art, food, and more. Traditionally, Birnkrant residents move in two days prior to the campus-wide move-in day, to attend a retreat with the community, faculty, and staff. This retreat often includes community building activities and an off-campus trip to the Hollywood Bowl for a performance by the LA Philharmonic. Residents take great pride in living in Birnkrant and often refer to it as one of their favorite memories and experiences as a USC student.

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The USC Black Student Assembly develops and strengthens leaders, services our community, and provides infrastructure that fosters camaraderie amongst students of the Black culture, including but not limited to those of African, Caribbean, European Afri...

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Cale Residential College for Global Perspectives, engages students in the complexities of the world by immersing yourself in global exploration at USC. In this Residential College, you will build your intercultural competency and participate in critical dialogue regarding the ever changing global landscape. Take part in partnerships with academic departments and resource centers that focus on international affairs, business, arts/culture, media, and current events. Discuss critical issues regarding the world’s refugee crisis, hunger, poverty, socio-political strife, and global citizenry. Students will emerge from this Residential College Experience as global citizens ready to make a positive impact on the world. Irani Residential College for Performance Science focuses on the mind, body, and business. Students in this residential college will get to explore their untapped potential in learning how to break down barriers inhibiting leadership, decision-making, resilience, or creative potential. Students will attend programs and workshops that will help them understand brain and body function, human behavior, psychology, emotion, and leadership, all with the goals of maximizing performance, both individually and within an organization or community.

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To build community and foster leadership development through co-curricular opportunities that enhance the Trojan experience.

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Cardinal Gardens is a popular apartment option among continuing undergraduate students. The community consists of nine individual townhouse-style buildings connected by winding, tree-lined walkways. Residents can choose between fully furnished one or two-bedroom apartments, each with a full kitchen, bathroom and a spacious, air-conditioned living room. Located on the north side of Jefferson Boulevard, Cardinal Gardens is across the street from campus and near to both the Lyon Recreation Center and Café 84. The newly renovated central courtyard provides a great gathering place for residents, where they can relax around the modern fountain in comfortable couches and chairs, grill on two gas barbecues, or spend a quiet evening sitting next to the large outdoor fireplace. Residents can also enjoy playing half-court basketball or lounging in the Customer Service Center, equipped with a 70 inch flat screen TV and pool and foosball tables.

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We help Trojans discover, develop, and thrive in their unique professional pursuits.

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The mission of the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) is to create an Afrocentric, holistic learning environment, for academic, social and professional development, and civic engagement for all members of the USC community.

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Comprised of two large buildings surrounding a central open area with a lawn, pool and customer service center, Century is an excellent choice for upperclassmen looking for an apartment close to campus. It offers air conditioned one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, each with double occupancy bedrooms. Residents can enjoy a central recreation room with a pool table as well as two large flat screen TV, lounge seating and vending machines. For outdoor fun, there is a swimming pool with barbecue area, basketball and beach volleyball courts and a large grassy area. Century Apartments is just across Jefferson Street and is convenient to both the Lyon Recreation Center and the USC Village. Century is home to the Rainbow Floor, an inclusive community for members of the LGBT community and their supportive Allies. Second-year special Interest floors in Century include APIDA Leaders, El Sol y La Luna, and Somerville Place.

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The residents of Cowlings Residential College for Arts & Cultures will awaken their inner cultural explorer. USC and the city of Los Angeles are home to many musicians, filmmakers, fashion designers, painters, and various artists from around the world. Through programs offered within the community and coordinated events within the Los Angeles area, the residents of Cowlings Residential College for Arts & Culture will be surrounded by a wealth of experiences that will enrich their learning experience. Want to weave through the “Urban Light” exhibit at LACMA and discover its origins? Watch local slam poets perform pieces rooted in human experience in the halls? Sample a wealth of flavors at seasonal food festivals? Through the guidance of faculty, staff, and peers, the residents of Cowlings Residential College will find their niche within USC and the City of Angels.

Ilium Residential College is home to our Sophomore Honors students. Ilium is a vibrant, tight-knit community of scholars who share a commitment to rigorous intellectual and academic achievement. Ilium is designed to build upon the experience the Honors student had during their freshmen year in McCarthy Honors Residential College.

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The Daily Trojan is the student newspaper of the University of Southern California. It is a forum for student expression and is written, edited and managed by university students.

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This group was designed for students admitted to the USC Viterbi Distance Education Network, referred to as DEN@Viterbi. or simply DEN.

DEN@Viterbi strives to meet the needs of engineering professionals, providing the opportunity to advance your education while maintaining your career and other commitments. By breaking down geographical and scheduling barriers, DEN@Viterbi allows you to take your classes remotely anytime and anywhere.

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To represent Physical Therapy student interests to the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, the Graduate Student Government (GSG), and the University.

To provide students an opportunity to network, interact and celebrate with each other and graduate students of other programs by sponsoring, organizing or advertising events for the purposes of education or socialization.

To provide students with opportunities to promote health and well-being through fitness, by creating volunteer and fundraising opportunities for students to contribute to non-profit and non-governmental agencies within our community by sharing our vision.

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USC Dornsife is the heart of USC, offering more than 90 academic majors and more than 90 minors spanning the academic spectrum. We expect that you have a variety of interests, and we give you the flexibility to study and sample the things you are passionate about!

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Dornsife’s First-Year Experience Program (FYE) is a series of programs throughout the year designed to: support first-year’s individual and diverse needs; empower students to explore academic, personal, and career goals; connect students with campus resources and each other; and prepare students to thrive at USC from their first year through graduation and beyond.

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Participate in 4 or more events each semester to make the most of your first-year experience and win a special prize!

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The Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences of the University of Southern California expresses its commitment:

To integrate study abroad into the undergraduate curriculum and to send a significant number of its undergraduates abroad for study at some time during their college lives.
To continue to develop new international programs, and to increase the range of opportunities for study locations around the world.
To maintain traditions of academic excellence in all study abroad programs.
To encourage the appropriate foreign language preparation for study abroad.
To facilitate both longer-term study (semester and year-long programs), as well as summer and other shorter-term programs, including student exchanges and other innovative possibilities for cultural exchange.
To integrate study abroad with on-campus academic programs and activities; this includes effective advising, close coordination between international programs and relevant academic units, and development of relevant extracurricular programs.

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The Dornsife Office of Pre-Health Advising exists to serve students interested in pursuing a career within the health professions. We are committed to providing student centered services and support tailored to meet the individual needs of each student while nurturing the mind, body, and spirit throughout their pursuit of excellence.

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USC's yearbook since 1899

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This hidden group is for all users who have Administrator access to EngageSC. This is where any news or information about important system updates, changes, or special requests will be found.

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The program’s mission is to distinguish a Viterbi engineering education by purposefully connecting a student’s technical work with its societal impact. These efforts will span the four years of an undergraduate education and will be anchored in courses available to all students, in extracurricular opportunities, and in modules embedded in technical courses. The program focuses on communication skills, ethics, and engineering education for undergraduates and graduates through teaching and research.

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We, the members of the Environmental Student Assembly, in order to encourage and facilitate the academic, pre-professional, cultural, social, and political self-realization of the University of Southern California's environmental student groups as individuals and as a unified student community and to advance and develop the green culture of the university and neighboring community, establish this Constitution of the University of Southern California Environmental Student Assembly.

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USC's newest residential community as of Fall 2021! Figueroa Residential Community is housed within University Gateway Apartments. University Gateway is conveniently located across the street from campus at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street, close to campus and less than two blocks from USC Village. The large building has ground floor retail shops and dining locations, Community amenities include landscaped courtyards with plenty of seating, a sundeck, a modern fitness center, a business center with free printing and rooftop terraces affording views of USC and downtown LA. Every floor has a laundry facility and individual study rooms. Students will be assigned to two-bedroom four-person, double bath units that are fully furnished and have full kitchens.

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FG+SC serves as a resource hub for current first-generation, undocumented, and former foster youth students as they navigate campus.

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Graduate and Family Housing is endearingly referred to as GradFam. USC offers approximately 2,000 spaces for graduate students and students with families. Since the housing needs of graduate students and families typically differ from those of undergraduate students, Graduate and Family Housing is located in the smaller buildings in the North University Park area. Graduate student housing offers a variety of options from single occupancy studios and apartments that allow students to live and study on their own to the lower cost option of shared bedrooms and apartments units. Family Housing mainly consists of one-bedroom apartments, but there are a few two-bedroom apartments for those families that require a little more space. There are several amenities within the graduate and family communities including lounge spaces, gyms, courtyards, and play areas. We offer live in staff including Resident Assistants, a Residential Community Coordinator, and a Faculty in Residence who put on events, provide nightly emergency assistance, and support resident development.

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The Hazing Prevention unit within USC Campus Activities was established to serve as a campus resource to manage university-wide hazing prevention education and services for communities including but not limited to fraternities and sororities, recognized student organizations, club sports, and the Trojan Marching Band.

The University of Southern California is devoted to providing a safe and meaningful learning environment for all students and has zero tolerance for hazing by any individual or group associated with the University. All students and student organizations, whether recognized or not, will observe and fully comply with California law and university policy against hazing.

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The mission of ISA is to voice the concerns and needs of the international student body at USC, as well as provide a platform for showcasing the diverse cultures on campus. We aim to create cultural exchange at USC, giving American students a chance to...

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The Joint Assembly for Military-Associated Students (JAMS) shall work with the University administration and elected student body officials to integrate our member organizations and affiliated students within the USC community by building awareness, encouraging overall wellbeing, and engaging the student body at large.

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JEDI is a program that aims to provide intercultural education and foster an environment that advocates for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through student-led workshops.

Our Peer Educators are USC undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about social justice and fostering space for community and dialogue. We hope to spark conversation and empower the USC student body to talk about JEDI issues. We work with a wide range of organizations, including academic departments, professional and service organizations, student clubs, & sororities and fraternities.

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The mission of the Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity (KCLC) is to apply and engage in research and training to serve individuals with diverse learning needs and to empower students to reach their full academic and creative potential.

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To encourage and facilitate the academic, pre-professional, cultural, social, and political self-realization of USC's Latine students as individuals and as a community. Si se puede and we are here to help you make it happen!

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You will meet your Latine community on campus and always see a familiar face. You can also can vote on who leads our community and have a say in what changes you want to happen!

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Established in 1972, La CASA provides empowerment through cultural identity, leadership and social consciousness development, as well as community building for undergraduate and graduate students at USC.

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The LGBTQ+ Student Center (LGBTQ+SC; est. 2005) is a cultural center that provides support, education, advocacy, and connection to community for undergraduate and graduate students at USC from across the gender and sexual identity spectra.

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An interdisciplinary research center of the behavioral sciences at the USC Marshall School of Business providing research tools for our Faculty and PhDs.The purpose of the lab is to provide its members, Marshall faculty and doctoral students, a space to conduct interdisciplinary research in human decision making and behavior through the reach of the USC community.

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The Marshall First-Year Experience (Marshall FYE) includes a wide variety of programs to support and engage new freshman and transfer students throughout their first year at USC. Marshall FYE is designed to help students navigate academic and career resources, become involved in student life, and foster a sense of belonging within the Marshall community.

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Marshall Undergraduate Programs is committed to providing a supportive and transformative learning environment that not only prepares our students to graduate from USC's Marshall School of Business but to excel in their careers, make a difference in their communities, and shape the future of business. We seek to provide numerous opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills, collaborate in team-based projects, and engage in community service initiatives.

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McCarthy Honors Residential College is a vibrant, tight-knit community of scholars who share a commitment to rigorous intellectual and academic achievement. McCarthy Honors Residential College provides a bridge between the residential and academic experience. Students will engage in programs and conversations that promote innovative thinking and challenge them to explore all branches of knowledge. Students living in McCarthy Honors Residential College will have direct contact with Faculty in Residence as well as faculty, advisors, and experts across disciplines. Unique experiences in this Residential College will include connecting students to research opportunities and an early move-in summit focusing on community building and the holistic development of high achieving students. McCarthy Honors Residential College will create a peer network of student scholars who are successful in balancing involvement in academic and social activities.

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McMorrow Residential College for Innovation & Design aspires to support the interests and passions of students in the areas of technology, science, and design. This community will encourage the pursuit of solutions to global challenges through creativity, innovation, and novelty. The Priam Residential College for Innovation & Design welcomes all students, across academic disciplines, to connect and create opportunities to transcend their academics and bring ideas to life.

Nemirovsky Residential College for Sustainability, USC’s sustainability community, is an interdisciplinary society of students who are dedicated to building awareness around the principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability through green living practices, educational activities, and societal engagement. Members vow to live a lifestyle that attempts to reduce their individual use of natural resources and lessen their impact on the greater earth, while building their own knowledge and leadership capabilities to address the challenges facing our communities across local and global scales.

Bohnett Residential College is a community built around a core ideal of social action through entrepreneurship. In collaboration with faculty, staff, and social entrepreneurs within the Los Angeles community and beyond, students will engage with and seek innovative solutions for a broad range of social issues such as homelessness, gun violence, diversity & inclusion, college access, and many other pressing social justice concerns facing the world today. Through speaker series, small group seminars, professional and community collaborations, and the support of the Bohnett community investment fund, students will be given entrepreneurial skills and tools to innovate new concepts and technologies to address today’s most significant social challenges.

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To establish empowerment through cultural identity, leadership and social consciousness development, as well as community building for undergraduate and graduate students at USC.

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The Middle Eastern North African Student Assembly organizes and facilitates spaces for MENA-identifying students and all those interested to express themselves culturally, create connections amongst one another, and give back to their communities. As the focal umbrella organization for the diverse MENA cultural clubs on campus, MENASA emphasizes unity and raising awareness about the MENA region and diaspora, often misrepresented in the media and misunderstood in Western society.

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To establish empowerment through cultural identity, leadership and social consciousness development, as well as community building for undergraduate and graduate students at USC.

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The Native American Student Assembly (NASA) offers an opportunity for Native American, American Indian, Indigenous and non-native Trojans to connect and empower one another both academically and socially.

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New North Residential College, originally called North Residential College, was founded in 1993 and consisted of EVK, College, University, and Harris Halls. In 1997, New Residential College (consisting of just EVK and College Halls) was split off, and for the following 18 years, New and North were separate, each with their own Faculty Masters and programming. Past Faculty Masters and residents included Professor Florence Clark, Stanley Rosen, Stephen Toulmin, Cynthia Hendricks and Tim Gustafson. Past Faculty Masters of New North Residential College are Professors Phil Ethington and Ange-Marie Hancock. Professor Ethington began as Faculty Master of New in 2011, and Professor Hancock began as Faculty master of North in 2012. Considering that the student residents of New and North shared a common identity and common spaces, Ethington and Hancock decided to re-merge the four Halls once again but retain the historic dual name, which students had long ago adopted: “New North.” New North Residential College houses predominantly first-year residents and strives to integrate a dynamic and active social setting with high academic achievement. New North Residential College is in a premium location on campus- you can grab coffee at the Starbucks at Trojan Grounds on your three-minute walk to Leavey Library, toss a Frisbee on McCarthy Quad, and appreciate the view of the neighboring reflecting pool. Across the street is the Galen Center and the historic Shrine Auditorium. New North also benefits from having the EVK dining hall attached to their building, so residents connect with a diverse group of students from all over campus.

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The central mission of the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund is to empower our Topping Scholars and Fellows to realize their full potential at USC, in their communities, and in life beyond the University. To achieve this mission, the Fund provides support and guidance, community-building programs, and financial assistance. The Fund advocates for equity in higher education by selecting students with high-financial need who exhibit an extraordinary commitment to community.

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Our mission is to foster an educational environment where integrity, learning, and academic excellence thrive.

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WE PROVIDE SPACE TO GATHER

The Trojan Family is as diverse in faith, belief and philosophy of life as it is in other regards.
There are over 80 different student religious organizations on campus, representing almost every major world faith; you’re invited to attend meetings of any and all of them. You’re welcome to become a part of our student Interfaith Council.

If you’re a student, we encourage you to find a group that suits you, and also to take advantage of the rich religious environment of the campus by learning about other traditions – whether for educational or spiritual enrichment. If you’d like to explore which group might be for you, if you want to start a new group that you don’t find represented here, if you just have questions about issues related to religion or spirituality, come and talk with Dean Varun Soni, Senior Associate Dean Rev. Jim Burklo, Associate Dean Vanessa Gomez Brake or with one of our many religious directors and advisors. View our list of religious congregations off campus near USC where you can worship and pray.

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Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) is the unit at USC responsible for ensuring equal access for students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal law.

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The Order of Omega serves to recognize outstanding leadership in fraternity and sorority community on college and university campuses, and

WHEREAS, the recognized leadership serves to promote fraternity and sorority life on campuses, and

WHEREAS, outstanding leadership requires being a role model for fraternity and sorority chapter leaders and members, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED: that Order of Omega Chapter members adopt and promote the following position statements with their campus Order of Omega chapter, Greek governing bodies, and individual fraternity and sorority chapters.

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On August 15, 2007, after nearly two years of construction at the cost $58 million, USC celebrated the opening of the Parkside Arts and Humanities Residential College (PRB) with the marching band, balloons and banners. “Student residences aren’t just places to sleep anymore,” said Michael L. Jackson, Vice Provost of Student Affairs, at the ceremony. “They’re part of the educational program.” Precisely for these reasons, PRB was designed to create a space where students and faculty can form a strong scholarly community centered on the arts and humanities. Although intended for students of all disciplines, its theme allows for special interest floors dedicated to music, the visual arts, poetry and architecture. Living in Parkside Arts & Humanities Residential College is not limited to majors in the arts and humanities. Everyone who appreciates the role of culture and the exploration of ideas is welcome.

Standing four stories tall and bordered by Exposition Boulevard, Watt Way and 37th Place, PRB is at the southwestern end of the University Park Campus, across from the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. Joining its two sister structures, Parkside International Residential College (IRC) and Parkside Apartments, to complete the Parkside Community. Residents live in suite-style apartments, amidst state-of-the-art study lounges, music study rooms, recreation room with ping-pong, foosball and air hockey tables, and a Performance Café, all designed in response to student requests for more shared space. Outside, PRB boasts its own green space, quad, community garden and outdoor gym workout station. PRB is also a few steps away from the Parkside Restaurant, known across campus for the high quality of its food.

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Parkside International Residential College (IRC) opened in 2001, the brainchild of USC President Steven B. Sample and V.P. of Student Affairs Michael Jackson. At 295,000 square feet and four floors, it was given its theme in order to create dialogue on global issues, and to bring together international and domestic residents in a single vibrant community. Located in the lower left quadrant of the university park campus, bordered by Vermont Avenue, Exposition Boulevard, Watt Way and 37th Place, IRC provides generous suite-style living, a high quality restaurant downstairs, laundry and rec room on site, ample study space and lounge space, music practice rooms, performance café, classroom space, and an unmatched outdoor green space including fountain, fire pit, and community garden.

Special Interest Floors in IRC include the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Floor. While IRC is home to predominantly first-years students, Parkside Apartments (PKS) houses primarily students in their junior and senior years. Parkside Apartments is comprised of two adjoining six-story wings of two-person apartments, all with individual kitchenettes and bathrooms, offering a more independent living environment. Renovated in 2005, it was originally built to coincide with the 1984 Olympics and was part of the athletes’ Olympic Village. PKS also has an ongoing commitment to sustainability through recycling programs and the creation of the Michael Waterman Community Garden. Living at Parkside allows residents to participate in intellectual, cultural and social exchanges with people who have a wide range of backgrounds and interests, in one of the most attractive locations on campus. The physical beauty, cultural richness, and wealth of study opportunities outside the classroom make the Parkside community at USC special. They are a unique collaborative learning center, and a place where Trojans are proud to live.

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Performing Arts Committee works to bring the best of the arts to USC, providing unique arts experiences on and off campus. From fostering collaboration between USC artists, to bringing in outside performers, Performing Arts Committee strives to immerse...

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Within the Undergraduate Student Government, the Political Student Assembly promotes political awareness and discussion on campus through event programming and education

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The Queer and Ally Student Assembly is a cultural assembly under the Undergraduate Student Government's Program Board. Our job is to foster an LGBTQ+ community on campus through events like the annual Drag Show, Second Chance Prom, and more!

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The mission of USC Recreational Sports is to provide the university community the opportunity to pursue a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities.

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Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services is a Counseling and Mental Health Services unit within USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC. RSVP provides an advocate team for 24/7 response in situations of gender- and power-based harm (including sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking).

Providers in mental health services and medical care are credentialed faculty of Keck Medicine of USC, and are providers in USC Student Health.

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The Office for Residential Education fosters the holistic development of members within the USC residential community. We are committed to providing purposefully inclusive communities that create opportunities for personal and academic success in collaboration with members of the Trojan Family.

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Our residential communities cultivate and enrich students by integrating learning, engagement and development. We contribute to students’ academic success by offering student-centered programs, services and environments that foster student involvement, responsibility and leadership.

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--Community – We value community by developing inclusive living-learning environments that cultivate personal and academic growth and interpersonal relationships.
--Inclusion – We value the individual differences of members within our community by creating opportunities for members to embrace and understand the complex backgrounds, ideas, experiences and lifestyles of others.
--Social Responsibility – We value one’s responsibility to the common good and shared values of the Trojan Family and challenge students to be mentally conscious and actively working towards creating equality, access and opportunities for others.
--Wellness – We value our students’ wellness by encouraging the adoption of behaviors that promote the recognition of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs necessary to lead balanced and productive lives.
--Integrity – We value integrity by instilling a sense of trust and moral character within the USC community.
--Scholarship – We value the pursuit of knowledge inside and outside the classroom by encouraging free inquiry and innovation.

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Opened as a residential college in 2012, the South Residential College includes four traditional-style residence halls: Marks Tower, Pardee Tower, Marks Hall (closed for 2022-2023) and Trojan Hall (closed for 2022-2023). South Residential College is conveniently located near the Doheny & Leavey Libraries, Tutor Campus Center, important campus service departments, several popular classroom buildings, and McCarthy Quad, a great place to relax and enjoy great Los Angeles weather. A signature of this residential area is its close-knit community; many describe South as being a true “family.”

The South Residential Colleges are supported by an engaging team of faculty and staff who endeavor to create a vibrant community where emphasis is placed on the transition to college and exploring USC’s First Year Experience programs. Programming provided by faculty and staff emphasizes personal growth and determining one’s best pathway for leadership as a USC student and future graduate. Residents are encouraged to attend Faculty in Residence events and participate in faculty-student interaction outside the classroom. Students in South have always benefited from the sense of belonging that occurs within these facilities which offer the smallest floor communities at USC. Special Interest floors in South include APIDA Leaders, El Sol y La Luna, and Somerville Place.

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The Speakers Committee serves the USC community by bringing a diversity of guest speakers to campus each year.

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We are a new assembly under Undergraduate Student Government focused on accessibility and disability on campus. We are open to all, both those with disabilities and allies, and we strive to provide a community for disabled students through our programs.

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Please follow our Instagram for meeting updates, as we host a variety of general meetings, such as guest lectures by professors and clinicians, food events, informational presentations on resources, and fun socials!

For specific questions, please email the Executive Director of the organization, or DM us on Instagram.

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SAGE is responsible for advocating feminist issues on campus and in the community, as well as providing relevant student programming through educational, cultural, political, and social activities and services.

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Empowering Students to Transform the World

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The Division of Student Affairs is devoted to Supporting, Educating and Engaging students. We are focused on providing all students the opportunity to reach their educational, personal, and professional aspirations.

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SUPPORT the individual student and student communities through the development of environments, services, and policies that reinforce shared strengths.
EDUCATE students to discover a deeper understanding of themselves and become change agents in the world.
ENGAGE students in transformative experiences to challenge their perspectives and become global citizens.

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The Daily Trojan, founded in 1912, is the only student newspaper of the University of Southern California. It is a forum for student expression and is written, edited and managed by university students.

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At the Hub, full-time faculty in technical communication at Viterbi provide one-on-one help with Ph.D. writing and speaking projects, such as journal and conference articles, dissertations, proposals and fellowship applications, conference presentations and posters, and career-related communications such as teaching statements.

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The mission of the Transfer Student Assembly (TSA) is to create a platform to advocate for and raise awareness of transfer issues on campus and assist students and administration to bridge the gap between transfer students and the greater USC community.
TSA seeks to build a sense of connection to the Trojan Family, a supportive community, and provide resources for all students who might face challenges in successfully transitioning and integrating on campus in order to build a shared foundation for academic, social, and professional growth.

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Featuring over 300 passionate students from nearly every major, the TMB is a prominent and visible representative of the university with over 350 engagements each year.

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Trojan Pride is the quintessential spirit group for any USC Trojan fan. Coordinating with the athletic department to increase visibility and attendance at USC athletic events, this organization is home to the loudest, most dedicated fans. We work with the administration, coaches, and student athletes, as well as fellow Trojans in USG and Program Board, to create events that bolster Trojan spirit. From front row seats at football and basketball games to away games across the state, the most avid Trojan fans can definitely be found in Trojan Pride.

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Troy is comprised of Troy East and Troy Hall. Troy East is graduate student housing while Troy Hall is undergraduate student housing. The two areas connect and form one large Troy community around a central courtyard, which features an open grassy area, built-in gas barbecues, chaise lounges, hammocks and outdoor patio tables. Troy also includes lounge spaces and a gyms. We offer live in staff including Resident Assistants and a Residential Community Coordinator who put on events, provide nightly emergency assistance, and support resident development.

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The USC U.S.-China Institute informs public discussion of the evolving and multidimensional U.S.-China relationship through policy-relevant research, graduate and undergraduate training, and professional development programs for teachers, journalists, and officials. It produces compelling public events, widely-viewed documentary films, and the popular magazine US-China Today. USCI was established in 2006 as a university initiative. Its creation was first announced in Beijing during a Board of Trustees trip to China. (Click here for the Oct. 2006 announcement.) In fall 2011, USCI became part of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, whose programs include those on public diplomacy, new Chinese media, economics reporting and health journalism.

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The USC Undergraduate Student Government is the official governing body of the 20,000 undergraduates at the University of Southern California. Through advocacy, programming, legislative, and funding work, we seek to define the undergraduate experience.

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Concerts Committee is a group of music-lovers, taste-makers, creatives, and students dedicated to bringing the best live music experiences possible to the USC community. We have three flagship shows: Welcome Back, Conquest, and Springfest. Throughout the year we also host a variety of special events and industry learning opportunities.

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The USC Emeriti Center supports USC faculty and staff in living healthy and purposeful lives throughout their lifecycle by providing opportunities for service, teaching and research.

Our inclusive Center is an intergenerational bridge. We partner with USC schools for multidisciplinary, multigenerational and multicultural initiatives benefitting the university community and beyond. We engage USC students in experiential learning and practice outside the classroom.

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Intergenerational connections.

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The USC Libraries actively support the discovery, creation, and preservation of knowledge. We develop collections and services that support and encourage the academic endeavors of faculty, students, and staff; build a community of critical consumers of information; and help develop engaged world citizens.

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Building Connections Through Art

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To help the USC community fundraise.

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The mission of the USC School of Cinematic Arts is to develop and articulate the creative, scholarly and entrepreneurial principles and practices of film, television and interactive media, and in doing so to inspire and prepare the future leaders of the field.

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The USC School of Cinematic Arts comprises seven divisions: Film & Television Production, Writing for Screen & Television, Animation + Digital Arts, Cinema Media Studies, Game Design, Media Arts + Practice and Producing.

SCA is proud of its nearly 17,000 alumni who include some of the most notable, creative and influential individuals in the entertainment and media industries such as George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis, Ron Howard, Kevin Feige, Shonda Rhimes, Judd Apatow, the late Laura Ziskin, Ryan Coogler, Stacey Sher, Melissa Rosenberg, Prentice Penny, Jon Landau, Jay Roach, the late John Singleton, Suzanne Todd, Jennifer Todd, Lee Unkrich, Jenova Chen, Sasha Alexander, Tracy Oliver, Matt Reeves, Tim Story, and Susan Downey, among many others.

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We see the world differently: we view it through a spatial lens and use “where” to help address global challenges. As the hub of spatial thinking and analysis at USC, we partner with researchers, businesses, non-profits, NGOs, and other entities to analyze, model, and visualize location-based data. Our internationally-recognized faculty contribute to the rapidly-evolving body of geospatial knowledge. Through our innovative academic programs, we develop the next generation of spatial thinkers, empowering them with capabilities to solve real-world issues.

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The Hub is a multi-use gathering space for the USC community to collaborate around sustainability solutions. It’s also the home of Assignment: Earth, USC’s sustainability framework for a healthy, just and thriving campus and world.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Office of Inclusion and Diversity reflects the School’s values of DEI and Social Justice while promoting an inclusive community that honors and celebrates diversity.

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This group was designed for students admitted to the USC Viterbi Distance Education Network, referred to as DEN@Viterbi. or simply DEN.

DEN@Viterbi strives to meet the needs of engineering professionals, providing the opportunity to advance your education while maintaining your career and other commitments. By breaking down geographical and scheduling barriers, DEN@Viterbi allows you to take your classes remotely anytime and anywhere.

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USC Visions and Voices is a university-wide arts and humanities initiative that features a spectacular array of interdisciplinary events.

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To facilitate volunteer and service learning opportunities for Viterbi engineering students in order to provide an avenue for personal and professional growth through co-curricular experiences.

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The mission of the Viterbi Learning Program is to enrich the Viterbi experience by supporting Undergraduate and Graduate students through tutoring, peer mentoring, and academic success events, helping students thrive at USC. VLP services and support are open to all Viterbi students regardless of department, grade level, degree program or academic status.

The VLP is a space designed for every Viterbi student to come together and grow through learning.

Our team looks forward to welcoming you!

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Receive tutoring, attend study events, meet with a mentor, and more by visiting the VLP!

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The mission of the Viterbi School Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to launch ventures with significant social and economic impact based on USC faculty, students, and technologies.

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As students continue to find solutions for today's ever-growing challenges, Viterbi Well seeks to invest in the well-being of the engineering student body. We strive to enable students to reach their academic and career goals while enriching their mind, body, and spirit. We want Viterbi students to THRIVE not just survive in this academic environment.

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Viterbi Well Members will be given priority registration to upcoming wellness events as well exclusive access to resources.

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West Residential College, comprised of Fluor Tower (closed for 2022-2023) and Webb Tower, is conveniently located near the Engemann Student Health Center, the Lyon Recreation Center, and the Uytengsu Swim Stadium. As such, West Residential College has begun to develop various wellness-based initiatives. Faculty in Residence focus on different aspects of holistic wellness and hope to create all-encompassing programming around these initiatives. West Residential College is supported by a dynamic team of faculty and staff who endeavor to create a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated and living-learning opportunities abound.

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