Support Systems
Important Dates
Support Systems
Writing and Study Skills Support
Writing Center
The Writing Center is a terrific resource to work with a consultant on your writing. You are encouraged to make use of this free resource throughout the semester for any additional guidance on the assignments for this course (or for any other course).
https://dornsife.usc.edu/writingcenter
@writeontrojans on Twitter
THH 216
Mon.–Thur. 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fri. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
213-740-3691
USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity
KCLC provides support to help students make successful transitions to college. The center offers outreach, programming, and individual coaching services to USC undergraduates and departments to promote a campus-wide understanding of learning differences and their potential to facilitate creativity and academic excellence.
https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/
@USCKortschak on Instagram
(213) 740-7884
STU 311
Student Well-being Services
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. The new, shorter phone number makes it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services (though the previous 1 (800) 273-8255 number will continue to function indefinitely) and represents a continued commitment to those in crisis.
dial 988
or 1 (800) 273-8255 – 24/7 on call
Counseling and Mental Health
Free and confidential mental health treatment for students, including short-term psychotherapy, group counseling, stress fitness workshops, and crisis intervention.
(213) 740-9355 – 24/7 on call
studenthealth.usc.edu/counseling
Mindful USC
Mindful USC offers mindfulness-related classes, programming and events designed to foster growth, health, wisdom, compassion, and connection within and among the diverse communities of USC.
@mindfulusc on Instagram
Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice
Confidential Lifestyle Redesign services for USC students to support health promoting habits and routines that enhance quality of life and academic performance.
(323) 442-3340
or otfp@med.usc.edu
USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of Religious Life provides confidential pastoral care and spiritual counseling for USC students, faculty, and staff.
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Services (RSVP)
Free and confidential therapy services, workshops, and training for situations related to gender-based harm.
213) 740-9355(WELL),
press “0” after hours – 24/7 on call
studenthealth.usc.edu/sexual-assault
Student Basic Needs
Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Student Basic Needs department. There is a food pantry, access to Cal Fresh food grants, financial and other resources, and 1:1 consultations to help students navigate their basic needs insecurities.
Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable them to provide any resources they possess. No student should have to worry about food, lack of safe housing, eviction or couch surfing when midterms, keeping your GPA up, and getting to work is already stressful enough. USC has resources to help.
@basicneeds_usc on Instagram
USC Campus Support and Intervention
Assists students and families in resolving complex personal, financial, and academic issues adversely affecting their success as a student.
(213) 821-4710
Emergency and Public Safety Information
USC Department of Public Safety
Non-emergency assistance or information.
UPC: (213) 740-6000
HSC: (323) 442-120
24/7 on call
Emergency assistance and avenue to report a crime. Latest updates regarding safety, including ways in which instruction will be continued if an officially declared emergency makes travel to campus infeasible.
UPC: (213) 740-4321
HSC: (323) 442-1000
24/7 on call
University Support for Equity Issues
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Information on events, programs and training, the Provost’s Diversity and Inclusion Council, Diversity Liaisons for each academic school, chronology, participation, and various resources for students.
(213) 740-2101
EEO-TIX (Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX)
Information about how to get help or help someone affected by harassment or discrimination, rights of protected classes, reporting options, and additional resources for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and applicants.
(213) 740-5086
Office of the Ombuds
A safe and confidential place to share your USC-related issues with a University Ombuds who will work with you to explore options or paths to manage your concern.
(213) 821-9556 (UPC)
(323-442-0382 (HSC)
The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)
OSAS ensures equal access for students with disabilities through providing academic accommodations and auxiliary aids in accordance with federal laws and university policy.
(213) 740-0776
Reporting Incidents of Bias or Harassment
Avenue to report incidents of bias, hate crimes, and microaggressions to the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title for appropriate investigation, supportive measures, and response.
(213) 740-5086 or
(213) 821-8298
usc-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report
Student Equity and Inclusion Organizations
Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS)
APASS has a two-fold mission: to facilitate Asian Pacific American participation, dialogue, community-building, and empowerment, while at the same time, to serve as a source of cross-cultural educational programming for the entire campus.
@uscapass on Instagram
STU 410
Mon.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(213) 740-4999
Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA)
The mission of the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) is to create an Afrocentric, holistic learning environment, for academic, social and professional development, and civic engagement for all members of the USC community.
Student Union 100
Mon. & Fri. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tues., Wed., & Thur. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
@usc_cbcsa on Instagram
First Generation Plus Success Center
The First Generation Plus Success Center at USC (FG+SC) serves as a resource hub for current first-generation, undocumented, transfer, and former foster youth students as they navigate campus. Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging and a culture of holistic well-being through intentional mentorship, supportive services, and leadership opportunities.
https://firstgenplussc.usc.edu/
@firstgenplussc on Instagram
TCC 224
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Latinx/Chicanx Center for Advocacy and Students Affairs (La CASA)
La CASA strives to educate the campus about Latinx issues and the ethnic diversity represented within the community (i.e. Central & South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico), by offering programs and services that focus on intersectionality.
@lacasadeusc on Instagram
(213) 740-1480
STU 402
Mon.–Thurs. 9:00 am – 5:00pm
Fri. 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Student Center
The LGBTQ+ Student Center is a cultural advocacy center that provides support, education, advocacy, and community for undergrad & grad students at USC. The LGBTQ+SC welcomes students from across the gender and sexual identity spectra and is dedicated to providing support & programming for all the intersectionality of identities within the university’s diverse community.
@usclgbtqplus on Instagram
Student Union 415
Mon.–Thur. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.,
Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Veterans Resource Center
The VRC enhances the individual and academic success of veterans, service members, and their family members. The Veterans Resource Center is committed in supporting the veteran community in the areas of higher education, GI Bill benefits, academic success, graduation, well-being, and career development. The center offers opportunities to excel academically through services like a study space and computer stations.
https://seip.usc.edu/centers/vrc/
@uscvrc on Instagram
TCC 330
Mon.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.