Fall 2026 Open Registration: August 17-21
USC School of Architecture
We shape visionary architects and designers through a rigorous, interdisciplinary education.
Situated in the dynamic urban fabric of Los Angeles, we offer an interdisciplinary, innovative environment where students engage with world-renowned faculty and industry leaders. Our commitment to sustainability and equity equips graduates to transform the built environment, impacting communities locally and globally.
Our PROGRAMS
Our interdisciplinary education fosters innovation and social responsibility through hands-on learning, multidisciplinary studies, and real-world projects. Students gain the skills to lead and transform the built environment.
Latest NEWS
8/28/2026USC ARCHITECTURE ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
USC Architecture hosts leading and emerging architects, designers, scholars and interdisciplinary thinkers from around the world who advance ideas and practice that drive the innovative culture of Architecture, Landscapes, Building Sciences and Heritage Conservation - at the school, in Los Angeles and beyond.The Fall 2026 Public Programming consists of a diverse line up of events, lectures, exhibitions and symposia. We begin the semester with the opening of the exhibition Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered on August 18, followed by a series of exhibition events and tours throughout the fall. On September 24 is College Night at the USC Fisher...
8/25/2026GINGER NOLAN RECEIVES 2026/2027 HUNTINGTON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Ginger Nolan, associate professor of architectural history at the USC School of Architecture, has been awarded a 2026/2027 Huntington Research Fellowship to conduct archival research at The Huntington Library for her current...
8/10/2026CLASS OF '26 SPOTLIGHT: MEL JAMES
Originally from Northern California, Mel James grew up in the small towns of the Sacramento River Delta before studying History and Education at UC Davis and later working as a high school...
8/06/20261982 TO 2026: EXPLORATION IN ARCHITECTURE
This summer, 62 high school students from around the world joined us at the USC School of Architecture for an immersive educational experience in our “Exploration of Architecture” program. For four weeks,...
7/29/2026CLASS OF '26 SPOTLIGHT: NOELLE OSBORNE
Originally from Tenafly, New Jersey, Noelle always knew architecture was the path for her. That became even clearer after attending the USC Summer Program in 2019, where she fell in love with...
Recent News
7/22/2026
MAJOR EXHIBITION TO EXPLORE GROUNDBREAKING ARCHITECT PAUL R. WILLIAMS’S VISION FOR HOUSING AND URBAN LIFE
7/21/2026CLASS OF '26 SPOTLIGHT: ENIKO CSANAKI
7/15/2026CLASS OF '26 SPOTLIGHT: MORGAN LEWIS
7/08/2026TRANSFER STUDENT JOSH HUNSUCKER FINDS HIS CALLING IN ARCHITECTURE AT USC
7/06/2026ARCH 580: ENTROPY AND THE NEW MONUMENTS MAYMESTER
6/26/2026USC ARCHITECTURE LAUNCHES NEW LIGHTING DESIGN GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Upcoming EVENTS
9/09/2026Faculty Presentation: Jose Herrasti and Fernanda Oppermann Constructing the Intangible
9/11/2026Jerry Van Eyck Designing What We Remember
9/14/2026ASLA Student and Faculty work from MLA+U
9/14/2026CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LORCAN O’HERLIHY
9/17/2026ASLA Conference + USC SoA MLA Alumni Reception
9/18/2026Architecture Student Organization Fair
9/22/2026Visions & Voices Lecture Designing the Lucas Museum with Ma Yansong
9/24/2026College Night at Fisher Museum
Vibrant LIVES
Beyond design studios and other classes, there is much going on at the School, including student events, lectures, exhibitions, global travel opportunities and workshops. The School is a constant hive of activity and invention, and the closely knit architecture community progresses our ideals into the future built environment.
” When I chose Heritage Conservation at USC, I knew I wanted to continue studying the built environment in a way that highlights the importance of existing structures and the people who use and love them. “
— Sam Malnati ‘25
” I appreciated being gently pushed into making contacts through USC’s unmatched professional network. Architecture has opened up possibilities rather than narrowed them. “
— David Wright ‘25
” I have loved being a part of the immersive studio culture at USC; I find the conversations I’ve had in these spaces insightful, inspiring, and special. It’s so important to stay inspired by seeing other ways of making and thinking. ”
— Jack Somers ‘25
” USC’s faculty, and urban proximity allowed me to truly discover the city I grew up in through the sense of the built environment and sparked a love for design that has only gotten stronger every year. ”
— Justin Kaczender ‘25
” I chose USC Architecture because of its unique location—close to the ocean, forests, and deserts which gave me the chance to explore many kinds of landscapes. With the support and encouragement of my professors, I spent time traveling and observing these environments. Those experiences deepened my curiosity about the relationship between nature and architecture.”
— Ellykira Chai ‘25
See Our PROJECTS
Discover student and faculty work that showcases our rigorous thinking process, creativity, and commitment to social responsibility. Be inspired by how we approach and solve complex architectural challenges.
Quick FACTS
SCHOOL
106
Years since the school’s founding in 1919
#1
Ranked by students as the best college for Architecture in America by NICHE 2025
4
Distinct disciplines: Architecture, Landscape Architecture + Urbanism, Building Science & Heritage Convservation
STUDENTS
677
Full-time Students | 32 countries | 34 US States
25%
Of students are first generation
76%
Receive scholarships or financial aid
22%
Are International students from 32 countries
FACULTY
100+
Faculty
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
+$2m
In research grants awarded to faculty in 2025-26
ALUMNI
7K
Alumni living in 49 countries & the US
30
Alumni & Guild Events throughout the year
2
Pritzker Prize Winners – Frank Gehry USC’54 and Thom Mayne USC’69
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