Any currently enrolled USC student who is experiencing a food emergency/food insecurity qualifies for the services of the Trojan Food Pantry. 

Any student may request information from the TFP staff regarding California state benefits, including CalFresh, EBT, and SNAP.

DART is a free service provided by USC Transportation to assist USC students, faculty and staff with temporary mobility issues in getting around campus. Service is available at UPC during the Fall and Spring semesters only, between the hours of 8:30am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday.

The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is one of the largest campus public safety departments in the United States employing 306 full-time personnel and 30 part-time student workers.

 

USC’s virtual wellness assistant, Ask Ari, can help you navigate complex problems that often arise in college life. This research-based informational tool can help you deal with issues like stress, sleep, relationships, and more. It also is a great place to find information about campus resources or figure out where to get additional help with a wellness-related problem.

AHIV testing will be provided on campus by USC Student Health at both Engemann and Eric
Cohen student health centers, and is available to undergraduate and graduate students. 

In need of legal counseling?
Our department (with the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Governments) is working with law firms to bring free legal counseling services to students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our newly expanded opportunities now include both general legal assistance and landlord/housing assistance.

Legal counseling appointments will take place Mondays from 4PM to 9PM PST via telephone (or video chat).

Appointments for the upcoming Monday will open at 4PM PST the previous week. Please visit this form to sign up! Please note that filling out this form does not automatically confirm your appointment. Please wait for confirmation from a representative from Campus Activities for your appointment.

*If you are looking for assistance for landlord/housing legal assistance, please have leases and notices ready to submit in the form.

Book an appointment here! 

Want a quick news update on your walk to class? USG and GSG offer all students a free annual subscription to the New York Times using your USC email. 

EngageSC is USC’s primary online platform to engage in extracurricular events, access student organization information, and apply for USG funding. 

 

 

The RSO Tool Kit is an expansive resource guide for Recognized Student Organizations at USC, compiled by the Undergraduate Student Government.

 

 

USG can help sponsor your organization’s event and your academic pursuits! Check out the funding opportunities here. You can also reach out to our various assemblies and committees to become a member organization of USG and receive extra funding for your events

Funded by USG and GSG, the Green Engagement Fund (USCGEF) supports student-driven projects aimed at increasing sustainability at USC while driving awareness of environmental stewardship.

Late Night ‘SC is a series of free late-night social programs open to all USC students! Events take place Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9pm-2am.

USG and GSG are proud sponsors of USC’s recreational club sports teams! If you’re interested in exploring the more than 50 teams or joining a sport, check out below.

Disability Services and Programs (DSP) is the unit at USC responsible for ensuring equal access for students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal law. DSP serves undergraduate, graduate and professional students; on-ground and on-line students; and students in all credit-granting courses and programs of study.

 

USG task forces are official means for students to address prominent and/or sudden issues that will require extensive collaboration across multiple members and branches of USG.

Reach out to usgcdo@usc.edu for more information.

 

The Title IX Office is responsible for responding to reports of student harassment and student organization discrimination when the harassment or discrimination is based on a protected characteristic. 

Have an issue relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus? USG’s Chief Diversity Officer is here to help connect you to USC’s multiple resource centers, inform you about various services, and find ways to support you in any way. Contact usgcdo@usc.edu.

The USC Office of the Ombuds will provide a safe place on both campuses for faculty, students, and staff to navigate policies, issues, concerns, and conflicts without fear of reprisal or judgement. In doing so, the Office will promote and embody an ethical, empathetic, and engaged university culture committed to problem-solving, dispute resolution, and workplace wellness.

 

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services provides immediate therapy services for situations related to gender- and power-based harm.