Centers, Offices, and Spaces
Student Culture & Community’s centers, offices, and lounges offer spaces across campus where students can gather, recharge, and access support. Each space highlights cultural experiences, fosters connection, and contributes to a sense of belonging—creating a supportive environment for all students at USC.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. SCC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
Asian Pacific American Student Services
APASS strives to provide a space for social engagement, education, and a sense of belonging for all students through celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and heritage. We offer a center for community building and programs to promote reflection and growth.
Center for Black Cultural Student Affairs
CBCSA provides intentional, holistic, scholarly and co-curricular programming designed to strengthen the understanding of Black diasporic heritage. CBCSA enhances the academic, cultural, leadership and social development for all USC students.
First Generation Plus Success Center
FG+SC aims to create a culture of belonging and inclusion that supports the transition of all USC students, in particular first-generation, undocumented, former foster youth, and transfer students into college life.
La CASA
La CASA provides community, leadership development, and cultural programming for all USC students, with an emphasis on Latinx/e student experiences and heritage. The center highlights the cultural richness of Latin America—including Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond—through events, dialogue, and opportunities for connection.
LGBTQ+ Student Center
LGBTQ+SC provides support, education, advocacy, and community for all undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Southern California with an emphasis on students across the spectra of gender and sexuality.
Middle Eastern & North African Student Lounge
MENA facilitates a space that helps to educate, support and build community for all students by highlighting MENA culture, identity, and heritage. The MENA Lounge allows for students to create connections, a sense of belonging, acceptance, and well-being for all students.
Native American & Pasifika Student Lounge
NAPL provides a space for all students who are interested to explore Native American and Pasifika identities that have ancestral land, federally recognized or not. The NAP Lounge provides a space where conversations about the Native and Pasifika experience are welcome, culture is celebrated, and knowledge about the Native and Pasifika identity is shared.
Student Basic Needs
SBN fosters a culture of holistic well-being by helping to eliminate life barriers such as food, housing, and economic insecurity, that may jeopardize student academic and personal success.
We support all students by developing initiatives, streamlining communication with campus partners, and connecting students to campus and community resources.
Veterans Resource Center
The VRC enhances the individual and academic success of veterans, service members, and their families. The Veterans Resource Center is committed to supporting all students in the areas of higher education, academic success, graduation, career development, and wellbeing. The VRC offers opportunities to excel academically through services like a study space and computer stations.