Welcome to USC College and the Office of Graduate Programs. Our office is dedicated to assisting graduate students in launching their future careers and ensuring that they know how to access the resources that make USC College a special place for graduate study.

What are the unique resources available at USC College? And how do they make the difference between a standard graduate school experience and one that takes students to a higher level of science and scholarship, and a brighter, more fulfilling future? In our view, several stand out:

• Small, high-quality programs that foster close intellectual partnerships between students and some of the world's most distinguished faculty.
• An extraordinary and diverse graduate community.
• Interdisciplinary training opportunities in emergent fields.
• A strong sense of worldly engagement.
• A rich array of professional development services for graduate students.
• Financial support and health benefits needed to make life in Southern California not only possible but more enjoyable.
• Location, location, location - in a coastal, global center, unsurpassed for its economic dynamism, cultural mix, and natural landscapes.

These are just some of the key ingredients that will make your graduate studies at USC College intellectually stimulating, hugely productive - and fun!