Residential colleges get new energy, new crests and a new competitive spirit
The Residential College Cup is just one sign of USC’s new focus on adding depth, dimension and camaraderie to the residential experience.
Black Alumni Association ceremony welcomes new students
Pinning tradition celebrates the incoming Trojans and the powerful legacy of achievement and advancement at USC.
New Trojans are immersed in USC traditions at rally, competition kickoff
Trojan Marching Band and the Song Girls join rally, march to Galen Center for Residential College Cup introduction.
Introducing a new Trojan tradition: the All Hall Dinner
The new event gave students from the various residential colleges a chance to get to know each other.
Meet a couple of USC’s amazing new freshmen, and find out what they have in common
The new Trojans took a few minutes the day before they moved to campus to discuss why they chose USC, what they’ll miss from home — and their surprising love of shoes.
USC Resident Assistants offer advice to incoming freshmen
R.A.s help students get the most of their university experience — from tips on getting involved to helping with the inevitable lockouts.
Parents of new first-generation students get an earful — of helpful advice
Reception offers support for parents of new Trojans who are the first in their family to attend college.
At convocation ceremony, new Trojans officially begin their USC journey
University President Nikias welcomes the new class, the most competitive in the school’s history.
Tears and smiles as parents pen bittersweet letters to new students
The notes of pride and encouragement will be delivered to the students after classes get underway.
Freshman Sydney Turner has been preparing for USC since the sixth grade
She’s a graduate of the university’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a rigorous program that helps prepare local kids for college — and rewards them with a USC education when they succeed.
Move-in Day means big changes, excitement as campus comes to life
With boxes, bags and bins in tow, Trojans return to campus. Fall classes start Monday.
As students move in, we asked freshmen: What did you pack that you’ll never use?
We asked them about what they brought with them — and what they left behind.