How to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Türkiye and Syria 

Our hearts go out to all those facing a humanitarian crisis from the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye. If you or your loved ones are affected, please remember that resources are available to assist students needing support, including counseling services through Student Health and support from Campus Support and Intervention. For Trojans looking to support the…Continue Reading How to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Türkiye and Syria 

A Valentine’s Day Love Story from Dr. Diane Badame

In honor of Valentine’s day, we would like to highlight a Trojan who exemplifies true love in all its whirlwind glory. Meet Dr. Diane Badame, a beloved Professor of Marketing at the Marshall School of Business who shares the story of meeting her “perfect valentine.” From handwritten letters to surprise picnics, Dr. Badame and her…Continue Reading A Valentine’s Day Love Story from Dr. Diane Badame

Launch of New OIS System Impacts Document Processing Timelines

On March 20, 2023, the Office of International Services (OIS) will launch a new web-based case management system, Trojan International, which will improve how OIS serves students. This new system will provide international students and academic advisors with a web portal to submit and check the status of document requests. In preparation for Trojan International, OIS must…Continue Reading Launch of New OIS System Impacts Document Processing Timelines

Dumplings with Coins and Envelopes with “Lucky Money”: How USC Students Celebrate Lunar New Year 

Each year, the Lunar or Chinese New Year usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. While the holiday is celebrated most enthusiastically in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia, it is also celebrated in some way in nearly every country in the world. And starting…Continue Reading Dumplings with Coins and Envelopes with “Lucky Money”: How USC Students Celebrate Lunar New Year 

New Covid Testing Requirement for flights from China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Macau

*NEW* CDC REQUIREMENT: For international students with travel originating from China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Macau, the CDC has announced a requirement for all air passengers with travel originating from these locations to have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to departure. This requirement takes effect on January 5, 2023….Continue Reading New Covid Testing Requirement for flights from China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Macau

Spring Semester “Immuchella” for New Students: 1/9/2023 to 1/13/2023

Have you completed all your immunizations and TB (tuberculosis) screening requirements? If you have not, the spring “Immuchella” event during the week of January 9- 13, 2023 is your opportunity to complete any vaccinations, get lab work completed, and complete a required TB screening. Students may walk-in to the Engemann Building (first floor conference room) during this week. More Information……Continue Reading Spring Semester “Immuchella” for New Students: 1/9/2023 to 1/13/2023

Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key Health Reminders

The following message is for USC students, and was also shared with faculty, staff, and parents from Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA; Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC David W. Wright, Senior Vice President for Administration: Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key…Continue Reading Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key Health Reminders

USC Celebrated International Education Week 2022

USC participated in International Education Week (IEW), a celebration of international education held simultaneously at universities across the U.S. each November. International Education Week (IEW) is an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education which seeks to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange, to promote…Continue Reading USC Celebrated International Education Week 2022

Local U.S. Address Update Policy Guidance During Winter Break

Students traveling to their home country to spend time with their family and friends or vacationing outside the U.S. over winter break are NOT required to update their local U.S. address information on Experience USC even though USCIS regulations state students must report any changes to their residential address within 10 days from relocation.  Local…Continue Reading Local U.S. Address Update Policy Guidance During Winter Break

Hayden Rivas Putting His Best Foot Forward at USC Kaufman

Pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Canadian native Hayden Rivas is a true “scholartist,” a term the faculty at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance uses to describe scholars within the arts field, who are passionate about the combination of academics and the art of dance. Hayden started his junior year with so…Continue Reading Hayden Rivas Putting His Best Foot Forward at USC Kaufman