First look at USC’s Class of 2023: diverse, hard-working and high-achieving
Among incoming students, 1 in 4 had perfect grades in high school and over 15% are first-generation.
First-generation workshops help students settle into college life
USC is increasing resources for students in their family’s first generation to attend college, including support with academic planning and making social connections.
2017’s Freshmen Hit New Benchmark: Most Competitive Class in USC History
Incoming first-year students set new university records for achievement.
First-year student sees a need in video game design: increasing inclusivity in games
Mattie Rosen grew up loving video games, and now wants to work to see minorities and marginalized communities better represented in them.
Incoming scholar’s path to USC includes an escape from war-torn Syria
Born in Boston but raised largely in Damascus, the new freshman has big ideas — and a special calling based on what she’s seen firsthand.
USC’s rite of spring: More than 500 freshmen join the Trojan Family
Innovative methods help spring admits find their peer group and feel the embrace of the university before classes begin.
New Crests for USC Residential Colleges
Meet USC’s Fall 2016 Incoming Freshmen
The Class of 2019 is USC’s most select group of freshmen.
The Class of 2019: by the numbers
They come from 53 countries and nearly every state, with 17 percent hailing from the East Coast — the highest percentage in USC history.
Meet the new Trojans: the most diverse and academically talented in USC history
The Class of 2019 includes more underrepresented minority students than at most other private research universities.
Just a fan no more: Although blind, Jake Olson joins USC football team as long snapper
A dream comes true for the 18-year-old freshman who lost his sight as a child.
Transfer students transform into Trojans
New initiatives launched by Academic Counseling Services and Undergraduate Student Government help the transfers find their niche.
Welcome Week wows the crowds with flair and fanfare
The engaging events are a golden opportunity to make new friends and hang out before hitting the books.
Meet the master of the house at Parkside Residential College
Playwright, professor and surrogate father Oliver Mayer oversees hundreds of students year-round with his wife. It’s a job that requires care, openness and generosity.
Standout students abound in the Class of 2018
USC welcomes nearly 3,100 diverse and accomplished freshmen from 48 states and 52 countries.
The Class of 2018: numbers to know
These freshmen are united by one love: the cardinal and gold. Learn more about ’em in our infographic.
Galen Center pep rally pumps up Trojan pride
The Song Girls, Spirit Leaders and marching band build a bond between students and athletes.
Welcome Week 2014 — in photos
From convocation to orientation and much more, USC freshmen enjoy their first week on campus.
Provocative topics in micro-seminars draw freshmen out of comfort zones
Top faculty take part in Welcome Week seminars on law, sports, physics and even zombies.
Once homeless, freshman now dreams of a future in game design
Kamaria DeLaForce moved around so much, she came to accept people mispronouncing her name. “I didn’t bother correcting people I’d never see again.”
Freshman draws from her Islamic faith to give from her heart
“I saw the sacrifices my mother made so that I can be happy, and I realized happiness doesn’t come from what I get, but from what I give.”
New USC Dornsife students embrace campus life
College greets nearly 1,200 freshmen during Welcome Week.
From cancer research to comics, this freshman fuses fun with diligence
Danyal Brink is a chemistry major and an artist, a committed student and avid athlete.
Freshman Amri Rigby puts words into action
Entering student at USC Iovine and Young Academy is a youthful inventor and inspirational preacher.