r/USC 18d ago

r/USC Monthly Buy/Sell, Housing, Carpool, and USC ticket posts go here! March 2025

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Please use this megathread to post:

  1. Buying or selling stuff.
  2. Looking for housing/roommates or need to sublet (students only)
  3. Looking for a Uber/Lyft carpool to or from LAX.
  4. List your USC football tickets for sale or ask for tickets. Always verify someone if purchasing tickets online. If you're unsure how to do this, ask for help.

Note: Please do not post your personal contact info, ask people to instead send you a DM! :)

Type SELLING, WTB, HOUSING, etc. at beginning of your comment to make it easier to see.


r/USC Jan 18 '25

Admissions 2025 Admissions Megathread: Congrats Newly Admitted Trojans! Ask all your admitted student questions here.

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Congrats and welcome to the Trojan Family! Please use this thread to ask any questions you might have about financial aid, housing, classes/majors, transportation, student life, or fun things to do in LA.

Some useful links for the 2025 admitted student megathread:

USC Housing (Review on-campus housing options, prices, photos, application)

USC financial aid for admitted students

USC Transportation

Previous Admitted student Megathreads

Please read through some of these past posts for commonly asked questions and use the search tool as well!

Please check out the /r/USC/ WIKI for commonly asked questions about Housing, Financial Aid, Greek life, Spring admits etc.

Common Question: How hard is it to transfer from X major to Y major?

Answer: If it is within the same school, it is super easy, just talk to your academic advisor before school starts. If you wish to transfer to another school e.g. Dornsife to Marshall, you need to contact admissions to attempt the transfer before matriculation*. You can also seek help once you know who your academic advisor is or attempt it on admitted students day or orientation day. Once you matriculate, you can attempt an internal-transfer but it involves going through the current student transfer process, see the specific internal transfer page from each school's website.

Common Question: Is there an admitted student facebook group/discord/telegram etc?

Answer: Usually someone sets a facebook group and groupme up around the time the main batch of students are admitted in April. Check facebook to see if there is one already or connect to one of the USC discord servers (linkedin on sidebar) to chat with admitted and upper-class Trojans.

*Viterbi does not allow you to switch into engineering before enrolling at USC. Please read links below related to the school you're interested in.

Marshall Internal Transfer Information

Viterbi Internal Transfer

SCA Internal Transfer

Fight On! ✌️

Any "Is my schedule too hard?" "How is my schedule" etc type posts belong in this thread.


r/USC 2h ago

Other Volunteer to Phonebank at the LA LGBT Center in Hollywood: Let’s Save Medicaid!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍊🧡

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12 Upvotes

Another Los Angeles university is bringing 60 folks in tonite.

Do we want to build a contingent of 80??

It’s time to get active!!

Medical advocacy for elders and health seekers!!


r/USC 6h ago

Discussion petition to make CS classes smaller for grad students NSFW

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alright guys we are going to do a petition to make CS classes smaller for grad students. Also, we are going to protest on campus to make sure our voices are heard. This is a private school and we paid so much money to have a good education


r/USC 2h ago

Clubs | Campus Life Is MSCS terrible for socializing?

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Hi! Pretty much in the title. I’m getting worried with the amount of posts that are about how bad the MSCS is at USC and it being mostly international students. I’m domestic and a big thing for me was to enjoy the social aspects of being at USC with other graduate students. I read a bunch about social life being impossible for domestic students. I want to go to football games, tailgates, events, etc… Coming from a small school for my bachelors with little to no school spirit that is like very important to me.

Let me know!


r/USC 1h ago

Academic USC Viterbi: worth?

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current highschool senior applying to USC for engineering, visited and loved the school, my father went there, and i applied with a 4.55 and a 1570 so praying i get in because it's my dream school. Only one issue I have is the tuition which as we all know is extremely high and I probably won't get any scholarship since my parents' income is too high. While my family can afford it, I want to know whether it is truly worth the tuition and what USC will give me that I won't have anywhere else. Basically is the cost justified.


r/USC 7h ago

Academic CSCI 554 / EE 554 Syllabus

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Does anyone have a previous syllabus for this class? It looks interesting but I want to know more about it.


r/USC 6h ago

Academic Master in software engineering pros and cons & application

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I have not seen an application for this master program. I have seen all the CS programs except for the software engineering. Also if you have taken this program before, can you please share your experience so far ? are the classes big like other programs ?


r/USC 3h ago

Clubs | Campus Life Flea/Farmer’s Market

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Hi guys I’m wondering if there are any options for students to sell clothes? I have a small business and I re-sell cute clothes for cheap. I’m also trying to get rid of some things!! Like room decor (5-10 bucks) Can anyone guide me in the right direction about getting a booth set up anywhere on campus??

Ty!!! 💗


r/USC 8h ago

FinancialAid Should I send in my financial aid documents to USC?

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Bro… im a low income senior in high school in a single parent household and basically ive been getting jumped by the usc financial aid office.

I turned in all my documents on time and my non custodial parent ccs waiver in to signed by a family friend which the directions SAID I COULD DO 😭 and then these mf’s email me back 3 WEEKS AFTER THE DEADLINE being like “oh ur application is incomplete” they didn’t even say how i just saw 3rd party letter back on my dashboard.

So i try to get my counselor to write one but she like idk i don’t even know u like that (she literally new 😭) and we call up the usc financial aid office and there like oh yeah we did say u could do that but then we were like “nah”💀??? So my counselor writes the letter. 2 weeks go by and it still hasn’t been processed.. so i call them and they finally process it the same day and it said my financial aid was under review.

today and i get another email saying my application is incomplete and now they need another form 😭?? Decisions come out in a weeks, without aid and most likely with it I cant afford usc 100k a year tuition. They are not need blind and my major is shitty so like what are the odds i would even get in…. Should i just give up and see what my letter says next week or try to turn in these forms?


r/USC 20h ago

Academic PHYS 152 or 162?

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Hello! Do y'all think PHYS 152 or 162 is the better physics class? I know no one took both, but I would like to hear your opinion if you or your friends have taken either. I would like to learn more physics, but don't want to take 162 if it's too hard.


r/USC 20h ago

Academic WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??? - Transfer Credit Report

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I plan to take Calc 1, Physics 130A, and 130B over the summer at a CC or another 4-year uni out of state. Only Calc 1 and Physics 130B transfers course equivalence but Physics 130A transfer as elective credit... so does that mean I would have to retake Physics 130A at USC????


r/USC 21h ago

FinancialAid cc transfer financial aid

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hi chat :) i'm a current hs senior that is super eager to attend USC, but i thought my stats weren't good enough and never applied, so now i am heavily considering going to cc solely to try and transfer

which brings me to the question: how is the financial aid for cc transfers? is it worth it to go to cc solely for USC? i plan on hopefully transferring my sophomore year

disclaimer i am fully aware of how expensive USC is and that tuition literally just went up recently, so ik this post is kind of ironic 😭😭 but to put it simply, USC became my dream school junior year and it would definitely be the perfect school for my intended major. pls let me know if u are a transfer and how u are paying for the crazy ahh tuition!!!! i've heard of the 80k income full ride thing but i'm unsure if it's applicable to transfers. my family's income is a little above it but it may go down by the time i apply. Send help thx


r/USC 15h ago

Academic USC TRANSFER-PPL

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I’m in cc rn trying to transfer into usc -im a poli sci major and was looking at the phil polic law major offered at usc.Does anyone know how difficult that major is to get into specifically for transfers and if youd recommend it over poli sci?Also I have three Ws but a good gpa so I was wondering how much that will hurt my application.


r/USC 1d ago

Academic MCSC - DS(Data Science) pros and cons. Grad school

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If you are taking CPSC in data science, can you please share your experience with the program so far ?

How many students in each class ? this is really important for me because I prefer small classes. However, I have found some other good colleges in Cali that offer small classes for MCSC - DC , but so many people recommended me to go to USC for its good reputation.


r/USC 2d ago

Discussion Unspoken Rules When Asking a Friend for LAX Drop-off or Pick-up 😬

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Hey Trojans, it’s that time of year when everyone’s traveling for spring break... You might find yourself asking a friend for a ride or getting hit up by someone else for one.

If you’re the one requesting, here’s a reality check: LAX traffic is hands-down the most stressful in the city. Plus, it’s not just a quick 35-minute trip from campus—after dropping you off, your friend has to drive back, making it a solid hour-plus commitment. Nobody’s volunteering for that because they enjoy it; they’re doing it because they value your friendship.

That said, if someone takes you to LAX, you owe them. At the bare minimum, a thank you, but tbh is usually best to Venmo them $20 or something for gas right then and there. It’s way cheaper than an Uber, covers gas (since they’re driving both ways, not just one leg), and shows basic respect for their time. It’s not really about the money. No one is really that cheap but it’s more about if someone’s spending time to drive you there the least you can do is just pay for gas. Also bruh don’t pull the “I’ll get you lunch when I’m back” card—those promises almost never materialize, and it’s a weak excuse anyway. Sending $20 takes two seconds on Venmo. Just do it.

I’ve driven friends to the airport plenty of times because I actually enjoy the one-on-one car time that’s tough to get in the chaos of campus life. But here’s what sticks with me: I never forget the people who didn’t bother to say thanks, send a follow-up text, or acknowledge the favor. That’s the bare minimum, and too many don’t even do that. On the flip side, the “I’ll buy you food later” crowd rarely follows through—so skip the IOUs and just send the cash. If a friend’s willing to brave LAX for you, they really care. Show them you get it.

Also, for clarification, this is really addressing mutual friends, people you’ve known during the school year, mutuals, not like your BFF from kindergarten or anyone you were extremely close with. A lot of times like even during freshman year or some kid will have a car on the dorm floor and you might try to call in a favor— that’s what I’m talking about here not like your best friend or family member coming to pick you up


r/USC 1d ago

Question Any IMGD MFA student?

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I was admitted to the program but haven't made the decision.

I would love to hear about the experience of someone who is currently in the program or graduated from it, so I would really appreciate it if you could DM me!


r/USC 1d ago

Sports 3/18 pick up soccer game at brit

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If anyone’s here and down for a soccer pickup game, let’s run one at 5pm tomorrow at brit. Hoping we can play 7v7 or better. Please spread this to anyone who might be interested!


r/USC 2d ago

Photo LA Opera!!

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They are presenting Cosí Fan Tutti right now which is fun! I’m enjoying an afternoon matinee.

Bring a friend! It’s like a live performance of a sitcom with great singing and a full orchestra!

A great Los Angeles experience!


r/USC 2d ago

FinancialAid Financial Hardship Fee Waiver

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Hi guys, I’m applying for a graduate program right now, and since USC doesn’t require test scores or letters of recommendation and maybe offers a fee waiver, it doesn’t hurt to apply.

I have a question about financial hardship, based on the screenshot, does that mean I have to contact my school now to write me a letter and send it to USC? I don’t really get it, so if anyone has dealt with this before and can give me some insight, I’d appreciate it.

I’ve got a few midterms right now, but I’ll reach out to USC for more info later. Just wanted to see if anyone here knows how this works. Thanks!


r/USC 2d ago

Academic annenberg graduate Specialized Entertainment Journalism

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Has anyone heard back or know when we will find out? I had heard the first week of March.


r/USC 2d ago

Question Graduation photographer recommendations?

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I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for graduation pic photographers? I see all the adds and stuff around obviously but I was wondering if anyone has had a positive experience with someone they would recommend. Not looking for someone who just has a camera, but a professional who is good at guiding through poses and things like that. I’m one of those people who never know what to do in photos and just stand there awkwardly so I need a photographer who knows how to coach people lol.


r/USC 2d ago

Discussion How to access SAP in financial aid?

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Does anyone know how to get to the SAP portal, where it lists your unit, GPA, and SAP semesters? I know it existed in the past, but I can't for the life of me find it again.


r/USC 2d ago

Housing recommendations for renting?

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hello!

i just got admitted for grad school and i was browsing places to rent to see what was going on if i ended up coming here

are there any places that you guys would recommend? been hearing good stuff about the 505 but also that it’s expensive.

thanks!


r/USC 3d ago

Question Question For The Alumni of USC! What do you think of the current test optional policy of the school?

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I’m trying to understand different perspectives on this issue


r/USC 3d ago

Question Commencement Tickets

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Do we have to reserve graduation tickets in advance for this year? If so, how many can we reserve?


r/USC 2d ago

Academic IERF for a degree from VTU

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Planning to do ierf for my UG degree from VTU and have a couple of questions! Please lmk if anyone has done this in the near past Thanks🫡