Get Ready to Join the Trojan Family!
This is an exciting time for you and your family! Our specially designed in-person and online events will equip you for a successful start to your journey at USC!
Welcome to USC—your new home in the Trojan Family!
The Office of Orientation Programs is here to guide and support every new student (and their supporters) as you begin your USC journey. Welcome Trojans Orientation is our student onboarding experience designed to help you feel informed, connected, and confident—from academics and campus life to the resources that will support your success.
We offer tailored orientation tracks for first-year, transfer, and graduate students, along with concurrent sessions for parents and supporters of undergraduate students.
Fight On!
Orientation Details
Start your journey below and find the orientation experience meant for you.
Undergraduate Students
First-Year or Transfer Welcome Trojans Orientation Experience
Graduate Students
Graduate or professional Welcome Trojan Orientation Resources
A letter from the director
Dear New Trojans and Families,
Lisa Starr here, Director of Orientation Programs, and on behalf of my entire team, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to the University of Southern California!
The Welcome Trojans Orientation Experience is designed just for you—your very first step towards making USC your home. It is the perfect launchpad for connecting with campus, meeting incredible people, and discovering all the amazing opportunities that await. Our program resources are online with an opportunity to come to campus, so you can choose the total experience that works for you. This is more than just an orientation; it’s the beginning of an unforgettable journey!
To discover exciting details and updates, be sure to explore our website and keep an eye on your email for your orientation invitation.
Fight On!
Lisa Starr
Director of Orientation Programs
AskUSC
If you can’t find your answers in the portal you can contact the Office of Orientation Programs via askUSC.
