Community, Collaboration, and Support for Engineering Students

Tools for Your Engineering Journey

Your Success Matters

At Viterbi, success matters. Our community is rooted in connection and genuine care for student well‑being. Through integrated health and wellness resources and strong academic and community support, students find spaces to grow, belong, and thrive. These networks ensure every student has what they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Academic Services
Community & Belonging
Health & Wellness

Academic Services

USC Viterbi fosters a true community of collaboration, where students learn side‑by‑side in supportive spaces like the Viterbi Learning Program, Math Center, and Supplemental Instruction sessions. With certified tutoring, peer‑led study groups, and dedicated academic coaching, students are never navigating their engineering journey alone. Comprehensive resources, from writing support to accessibility service, ensure every student has the tools to thrive. It’s an environment built to lift students up, empower their success, and help them grow together as engineers and leaders.

Viterbi Learning Program (VLP)

The Viterbi Learning Program strengthens USC Viterbi’s collaborative community by offering free tutoring, peer‑led study sessions, and academic support for engineering students. It’s a welcoming space where students learn together, build confidence, and find the guidance they need to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

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Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction offers free, peer‑led study sessions for challenging courses, giving students a supportive space to review material, practice problem‑solving, and build confidence alongside classmates. SI leaders guide collaborative learning and share effective study strategies, helping students feel connected, supported, and academically empowered.

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Writing Center

The Writing Center is a supportive, collaborative space where students can develop their writing with guidance from trained peers. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, refining a draft, or strengthening your academic voice, our consultants work alongside you to build confidence and help you grow as a writer

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Math Center

The Math Center offers friendly, drop‑in support for your USC math courses, with TAs ready to help you review concepts, tackle homework, and study more confidently. With both in‑person and virtual options, it’s a flexible resource designed to strengthen your understanding and set you up for success.

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Kortschak Center

The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity offers personalized support to help students strengthen organization, study strategies, and learning skills. Through workshops, events, and one‑on‑one guidance, the Center provides tools that empower students to learn more effectively and confidently throughout their academic journey.

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Office of Student Accessibility Services

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) is USC’s central resource for  students with disabilities. OSAS guides new and continuing students through the accommodation process, offers virtual drop‑ins and individualized assistance, and partners closely with faculty to create an inclusive, accessible learning environment.

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“One of the most rewarding aspects of being an engineering student at USC is the collaborative culture. My peers are not only talented but incredibly supportive; we work together on projects, both academic and personal, and help each other with challenging assignments.”

Cecilia BetencourtUSC Viterbi Undergraduate, Class of 2026

Community & Belonging

A strong sense of community fuels student success, and our environment is built on collaboration, connection, and shared purpose. From design teams and student organizations to career guidance and first‑generation programming, students find spaces where they can learn from one another and grow together. These networks of support help every student feel they belong and have the tools to thrive academically and personally.

Student Organizations

Campus life at USC brings together people from every background and gives  countless ways to explore interests. With over 1,000 student clubs and organizations, it’s easy to try something new, reconnect with old passions, and meet people who inspire you.

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Career Support and Guidance

Students at USC and the Viterbi School of Engineering have access to a powerful network of career support designed to help them grow with confidence. From personalized résumé reviews and internship preparation to workshops, mentorship, and some of the nation’s most dynamic career fairs, USC and Viterbi guide students at every step.

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First Generation Programming

USC’s First Generation Plus Success Center champions students who are the first in their families to attend college. The Center offers community, guidance, and tailored programs that help first‑gen Trojans navigate campus, build confidence, and thrive academically and personally at USC.

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Viterbi Design Teams

Viterbi’s design and competition teams offer students the chance to dive into hands‑on engineering.  Building rockets, solar cars, underwater robots, aircraft, and more. These teams are intentionally structured to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming all eligible students.

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Baum Family Maker Space

Viterbi’s playground for builders and inventors where students come together to build, create and experiment.  It’s a massive, student‑powered workshop packed with 3D printers, laser cutters, machining tools, and expert support.

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EngageSC

EngageSC brings the USC community together by connecting students with hundreds of events, clubs, and campus groups. It serves as a dynamic platform where students can explore interests, meet new people, and engage in experiences that enrich their time at USC.

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“When I think of students and learning in general in terms of the types of innovation that we need to solve some of our global challenges - this next generation has to figure out some really complicated things. They are not going to get there if they are not healthy. To do well, you have to be well.”

Lorena Duran, LCSW, Ed.DDirector of Student Wellness at Viterbi School of Engineering

Health and Wellness

Prioritizing health and wellness helps students stay focused, manage stress, and fully engage in their academic and social lives. USC offers a wide range of resources; from medical care and counseling to fitness, mindfulness, and community support that make it easier for students to maintain balance. When students feel well, they’re better prepared to succeed.

Medical Care

Whether you’re just not feeling it, or you’re looking for a flu shot to make sure you don’t feel it, USC’s student health centers have you covered. From illness to injuries and primary care visits to chronic condition management, USC Student Health is dedicated to meeting a college student’s health care needs, including sexual and reproductive health care.

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USC Counseling & Mental Health

Being in community with others facing the same difficulty helps us realize we’re not alone. Therapy groups and workshops are facilitated by licensed clinicians in USC Student Health Counseling and Mental Health Services to help you make progress, build skills and grow. Some sessions are online and some are in person.

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Spiritual Care

Regardless of your faith or spiritual orientation, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life can help you find a community, form a new group, or explore questions about topics large and small.  Whether you’re seeking a community of faith or struggling with existential questions, they are here for you.

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Fitness

Whether your jam is cardio or weight training; yoga, TRX or F45; racquetball, ping pong or basketball, USC’s fitness centers have the facilities to fit your needs. With two gyms and an aquatic center on University Park Campus and a gym on the Health Sciences Campus, staying fit has never been more convenient.

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Mindful USC

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention with kindness and compassion. Be awake in the moment. Be open to the experience. Be kind in response, both to yourself and others. Mindful USC has classes, programming and events designed to foster growth, health, wisdom, compassion and connection within the diverse communities of USC.

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Outdoor Adventures

SC Outfitters is a student-run organization that strives to get as many students outside as possible. And, it’s a beautiful day, so why not? From easy hikes to strenuous backpacking trips, and parasailing to sledding, there are various seasonal-appropriate activities to choose from.  Take advantage of USC’s proximity to the beach, mountains and deserts by signing up for adventures with like-minded students.

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Student Reflections on Life at Viterbi

”Being on a team of any kind, whether it is engineering or non-engineering, helps build friendships that will last a lifetime. USC has ample opportunities to join clubs or teams with like-minded people!

Talise Baker-MatsuokaElectrical Engineering, '27

”I’ve learned the most important thing as a college student is balance. I’m constantly balancing the social, academic, professional, and personal aspects of my life so I can learn and grow while taking care of myself.

Michaela DowdChemical Engineering, '27

”The Viterbi Career Fair was exactly the way I was offered my internship with Gilbane Building Company this past summer. It is the perfect opportunity to cast a wide net to companies who are looking to hire motivated and prepared candidates like the ones found all across Viterbi.

Kevin KumarCivil Engineering, '26

”I appreciate USC’s small class sizes, which I knew would help me build strong relationships with both peers and professors.

Oliver KahnAerospace Engineering, '25

”What I didn’t understand was that a lot of organizations on campus realize that you may not have many skills related to engineering and are willing to teach you. If you’re interested in something, it’s important to at least give it a try.

Namiha YasudaComputer Science, '21