Office of International Services
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  • Living in the United States (Scholars)

Living in the United States can involve learning new systems and practices — from banking and housing to healthcare and transportation. The resources below provide helpful information to support your transition to and daily life at USC.

[Photo] Students walk and ride bicycles around a large brick academic building with tall arched windows on a busy campus plaza. The scene is framed by trees beneath a clear blue sky, with pedestrians moving in multiple directions.

Finances

[Photo] A red brick campus building with Gothic-inspired architecture and a tall clock tower rises above leafy trees beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Housing

[Photo] A cyclist and a pedestrian travel along a shaded, tree-lined campus pathway as bicycles and lush greenery frame the scene. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a calm campus atmosphere.

Transportation

[Photo] The Engemann Student Health Center, a red brick campus building with a large arched entrance and tall windows, stands along a tree-lined street. Pedestrians and a cyclist pass the building, with bicycles parked near the entrance.

Safety and Support Resources