Student Resources

Faithful. Scholarly. Skillful. Courageous. Ambitious. And so much more. We, the students of USC, are resilient and creative. We seek, learn and thrive. We care for the well-being of our friends and encourage the success of our classmates. Regardless of where we are, no matter how we engage, we are the heart and soul of the university.

We are SC.

Involvement Opportunities for Students

Student Activities

Student Leadership

The mission of is the Graduate Student Government (GSG) is to enhance the USC graduate and professional student experience by serving as the face of the student body. To accomplish this, GSG is responsible for managing student resources efficiently, providing a voice for the student community, building a community that fosters interdisciplinary exchanges, and informing students about their rights, resources, and opportunities.

USC's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the official governing body of nearly 20,000+ undergraduates at USC. It exists to represent the interests of the students to the administration on campus issues through an extensive programming, committee, and advocacy structure.

Student Services

Care and Advocacy

Campus Support and Intervention connects with members of the USC community when they need support in achieving their academic, professional, and/or personal goals. We can provide consultation, in person, by Zoom, or over the phone, to learn more about your individual situation so we can provide guidance and help you connect with relevant campus and community resources.

Counseling and Mental Health of USC Student Health provides clinical mental health services to students, including embedded counselors at SEIP cultural centers and academic schools. For connection to counseling, advice nurse, confidential advocates, and help with other urgent health matters call our 24/7 number: 213-740-9355 (WELL).

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services is a Counseling and Mental Health Services unit within USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC. All mental health providers are clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

USC Trojans Care 4 Trojans (TC4T) is an initiative within the Office of Campus Wellbeing and Crisis Intervention that empowers USC students, faculty and staff to take action when they are concerned about a fellow Trojan challenged with personal difficulties. This private and anonymous request form provides an opportunity for Trojans to help a member of our Trojan Family.

Need help with a university-related concern, conflict, or tough situation? The USC Ombuds Office is here to listen, provide guidance, and keep it confidential. The Ombuds office is available to the USC community, offering support, exploring options, and providing resources to help you navigate through your challenges.

The Office of Religious Life provides confidential pastoral care and spiritual counseling for USC students, faculty, and staff. At the Office of Religious Life, we have almost 50 religious directors on staff representing all the major world religions, enabling us to provide pastoral care and spiritual counseling across faiths and denominations. We also work closely with the Student Counseling Center, the Student Health Center, and the Center for Academic Support in order to offer holistic approaches to counseling and support.

Health and Wellness Resources for Students

USC Student Health

USC Student Health is dedicated to providing all of your basic primary care needs, as well as referrals to specialty care services such as dermatology, allergy and nutrition services.

Counseling and Mental Health of USC Student Health provides clinical mental health services to students, including embedded counselors at SEIP cultural centers and academic schools. For connection to counseling, advice nurse, confidential advocates, and help with other urgent health matters call our 24/7 number: 213-740-9355 (WELL).

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services is a Counseling and Mental Health Services unit within USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC. All mental health providers are clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Wellness

Mindful USC offers mindfulness-related classes, programming and events designed to foster growth, health, wisdom, compassion, and connection within and among the diverse communities of USC.

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.