There is so much more to being an engineering student than just taking technical classes.
Beyond our traditional engineering degree programs, we encourage students to do more than that, and to find their Engineering+ (insert activity here). Whether that's in a minor, student orgs, volunteering, or just fun classes, we want students to be a part of all that USC has to offer.
Student Stories
Hear from USC Viterbi Students
Engineering + Club Field Hockey
“From field hockey, I learned the power of mind over body, to push myself to my suspected limits and then exceed them. I learned how to solve problems quickly, to persevere despite faulty goalie pads and oncoming threats.”
Read about Elena's involvement in club field hockey
Beyond Viterbi
Take classes outside of Engineering and Computer Science
We encourage our students to pursue minors and even double majors in a diverse set of fields outside of their regular curriculum. The most popular options are:
But with more than 150 majors and 150 minors at USC, the combinations are endless, and other examples include Art History, International Relations, Cinematic Arts, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Languages, Public Policy, or any one of the minors offered by Viterbi to complement an engineering degree. These include ITP minors and specializations like 3D Animation, Mobile App Development, and Cyber Security. There is extra space in every major program to deepen your knowledge in many subjects.
Maybe you don’t want to add a minor, and just want to take a variety of classes for fun. Many students choose to fill their elective spaces with just one class from many different subjects to develop a diverse set of skills. Take classes like yoga, film symposium, psychology, business communications, and more.
And of course, your general education requirements will also help create diversity and breadth in your curriculum.
150
Majors and Minors
18
Professional Schools
1000
of classes to choose from
The USC Community
Get involved
Engineers here do not exist in one corner of campus, they are a part of the greater USC community as well. College is about making connections and joining a community of dedicated students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and we want you to be able to take full advantage of all the opportunities open to you by being a USC student.
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Student Organizations on Campus
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!
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