USC Presentation
By : Siandra Bassett ♥
School Name/Location
• The school name is University of
Southern California.
• It’s located in Los Angeles ,
California.
History of USC
• In 1879 three people donated 308 lots of land
to establish the campus of USC.
• They also donated the money to build the
buildings.
• In 1880 USC formally opened with 53 students
and 10 teachers.
• The first President of USC was Marion
McKinley Bovard.
Famous Alumni
Some Famous Alumni of USC are :
• Whitney Port (Cast Member of MTV’s The
Hills.
• Reggie Bush (New Orleans Saints Quarterback)
• Will Ferrell (Actor)
School Colors
• The school colors are Cardinal & Gold.
School Mascot
• The school mascot is the
Trojan.
Art Programs, Opportunities, and
venues.
• USC offers Cinematic Arts , Music
Performances , Listening , Studio
Arts , and Theatre.
• Some venues include the Helen
Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery and
the Helen Lindhurst Architecture
Gallery.
Intramural Activities
• Some Intramural activities include
Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee,
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, and
Tennis.
• USC has more then 9,600
participants in the Intramural
program.
Student Life
• In LA you’ll never get bored! There are plenty
of places off campus. From going shopping on
Rodeo Drive to going to downtown
Hollywood.
• USC freshmen aren’t required to live on
campus.
Living Quarters
• There are more than 30 living areas for
apartments.
• There are about 12 living areas for suites.
• You get to fill out a preference card. (Air
conditioning , Parking)
• The campus does not provide meals , but
there are plenty of places to eat on campus!
Degrees Offered
• Degree types offered are Bachelors,
Masters, and Doctors.
Majors Offered
• Some majors are Art History,
Chemistry , Economics,
Philosophy, Communication,
Dental Hygiene and
Architecture.
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Demographics .
• Asian/Pacific Islander = 21.7%(3,522 students)
• African American = 5.6%(913 students)
• Hispanic = 13.1% (2,150 students)
• Caucasian = 47% (7,706 students)
• Native American = 0.8% (127 students)
• International Studies = 9.0% (1,481 students)
• Unknown/Other = 2.8% (455 students)
• A total of 16,384 Students.
Financial Assistance Opportunities.
• USC offers Financial Aid.
• They also offer Grants and
Scholarships.
• More than 60% of students at USC
receive some type of financial aid.
Application Requirements
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There are 2 parts of the application.
Part one is $10.
Part two (if Part 1 was submitted) is $40.
Part two ( if Part 1 was not submitted) is $65.
Fees apply to all applicants (There is no
discount for California residents)
• They require an essay (preferably 1 page long)
Admission Requirements
USC looks at applicants grades, test scores, high
school course work, and counselor/teacher
recommendations. Some majors like fine arts
and architecture require other special
requirements, like an audition or a portfolio.
Enrolling students are expected to complete 2
years of history, four years of English, four years
of Math, 2 years of science, and 2 years of a
foreign language (3 years recommended).
Admission Requirements (Continued)
One year of visual or performing arts are also
required. USC looks at your class rank and
advance placement (AP) classes too. If you
aren’t in AP classes in your freshman year, don’t
give up because they pay special attention to
your sophomore, junior, and senior years. They
require SAT or ACT scores. They also look at your
activities outside of your classroom .
Pictures ! (:
More pictures.
Map of Campus