10
Engineering Disciplines
30
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
410
First-Year Students
140
Transfer Students
300
Faculty
200+
Million in Externally Funded Research
150
Minors at USC
20+
Buildings
A Broad Spectrum of Academic Programs
in a small, flexible environment
Our curriculum combines learning theory with getting your hands dirty by practicing real world solutions. Our flexible programs allow you to begin engineering classes during your first year and you can change your major at any time. You can also take advantage of the rest of the university through minors or just take other classes for fun. Beyond classes, you can assist faculty with research as an undergraduate, study abroad, or even pursue an accelerated BS/MS combined degree.
You will face new academic challenges and find new ways to have fun. Through it all, we are here with resources and support to help you succeed. We know you want more than engineering. That’s why our philosophy is “Engineering Plus”.
Our Philosophy
Engineering a better world for all humanity.
From courses, to minors, to innovation centers, challenges, and the start up culture of Los Angeles, USC has what you need to make your ideas a reality. You will be able to build and execute your ideas for your new tech start up, social entrepreneurship idea, business venue and more.
Mindset of Social Consciousness
Engineering Grand Challenges
Engineers make good things happen and want to solve the pressing challenges facing society, today and in the future. As an engineer, you will help solve the problems in health and medicine, security, environment, and many other multidisciplinary areas.
Hands on Experiences
Collaboration & Communication
In the real world, engineers work in teams. In a collaborative environment, our engineers engage in design projects, team work and get their hands dirty. We also believe the best engineer is the one who can articulate their ideas to the world. You will take writing courses and give presentations, and through collaboration on team projects practice real world communication skills to help you prepare for your future.
Powerful Collaborations
Diversity in Engineering
Unique qualities create powerful collaborations. In the real world, engineers work in teams. We are dedicated to promoting diversity of backgrounds in our engineering programs. Today, the USC Viterbi Center for Engineering Diversity is home to the National Society of Black Engineers, Queers in Science and Technology, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers. We still have a lot of work to do, and we are committed to helping create an even more diverse engineering student body at USC.
1000
Student Organizations on Campus
College is about making connections and joining a community of dedicated students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We want you to be able to take full advantage of all the opportunities open to you as a USC student. There are more than 750 student organizations to get involved with on campus, so no matter what your interests are you can find a group of like minded students and continue your passions. This includes professional organizations, design teams, SC Outfitters, Ski and Snowboard Club, Ballroom Dancing Club, music groups, comedy clubs, and so much more. And if you can’t find a club that already supports your interests, find a group of students who have the same interests and start your own club!
No matter what you are interested in, there is a student organization for you.
Check out USC’s Campus Life page to learn more about all the organizations on campus!
USC Campus Life
Success After Graduation
USC Viterbi has a wide variety of resources to help support you in finding the right job or head to grad school after your time here. Learn more about our career services, progressive degree program, and success after undergraduate.
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