Congratulations and welcome to life as a USC alum! Saying goodbye to college can be challenging, but the good news is that you won’t have to go it alone. As a USC alum, you automatically belong to a powerful, close-knit community that numbers more than 485,000 strong worldwide—Trojans of all ages and backgrounds who are eager to connect with you as you begin this new chapter in your life.
Below you’ll find everything you need to know about activating your alumni benefits. Whether you’re looking to connect and collaborate with alumni, seeking career advice from a fellow alum, wanting to attend in-person or virtual USC Alumni Association events, or preparing to take a grad school exam, it’s all on the USC Alumni Association website, so check it out!
Stay Connected
Social Media
Connect with us by following the @USCAlumni handle on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X (Twitter)! Our handles are all about you, so be sure to use hashtag #USCAlumni on all your social media channels.
Once your degree is conferred, you’ll receive an email asking you to create a profile for our official alumni portal. Please note: while you may receive an email letting you know that your degree has been conferred, it can take up to 6o days for that data to move into our alumni database. Once you receive your welcome email, be sure to access and take advantage of the alumni portal:
- Remember to login to verify your contact information and activate your free lifetime Alumni Association membership.
- FightOnline gives you access to the only verified alumni directory, a digital membership card, event registration, the latest alumni news and more.
- Don’t forget that your @usc.edu student email account expires twelve months after you graduate! So while logged in, set up your very own @alumni.usc.edu alumni email address. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
Ensure that we can stay in contact with you after graduation by providing non-Campus email address at which we can reach you. As a reminder, it is university policy that your student usc.edu email account will expire twelve months after graduation. To ensure that you don’t lose access to important information associated with this account, we strongly encourage you to begin to migrate to a new email address.
Once your degree is conferred, be on the lookout for an invitation to set up your alumni account on The Trojan Network, USC’s online networking and mentorship program. In the meantime, you can register with MyUSC through the end of the summer! Our online platform is easy and convenient to use, wherever you are. Connect with alumni in your chosen field or who share your interests, for career advice, resume or CV feedback, interview tips, mentoring or networking opportunities and more.
Alumni Communities
We know that every Trojan has their own story, which is why we offer so many ways to stay involved with USC as you move through life. From our industry networks to our age-based, regional or multicultural groups—it’s easy to keep your connection to the Trojan Family.
Attend an Event
Interested in attending your first in-person or virtual USC Alumni Association event? Check out our events calendar.
Alumni Benefits
From discounts on car and home insurance to special pricing on travel and entertainment, we offer you a wide range of services, products and special offers. See a full listing of off- and on-campus benefits.
FAQs
Provide a Secondary Email Address
Ensure that we can stay in contact with you after graduation by providing non-Campus email address at which we can reach you. As a reminder, it is university policy that your student usc.edu email account will expire twelve months after graduation.
Why did USC disband alumni clubs? ›
The USCAA said in an email that the decision to disband the regional leadership structure allows any alumnus to organize alumni events, creating a more flexible and inclusive approach to engagement. The group believes the new structure is an improvement upon how the alumni network was previously organized.
How strong is the USC alumni network? ›
More than 451,000 strong, the USC alumni community is much more than just the largest constituency in the Trojan Family.
How do I get my USC alumni card? ›
All USCAA members may log in to the FightOnline alumni portal to request their digital membership card.
Can I still access my university email after graduation? ›
Many colleges will discontinue alumni email addresses a few months after graduation, so it's best to stay on the safe side and create a new one.
How long does an USC email stay active? ›
Email accounts are provided to active University of South Carolina students. Per university procedures, email accounts are deactivated one year after an undergraduate student takes their last class, or two years after a graduate student takes their last class.
Why not to attend USC? ›
Price - This is a HUGE factor. Without receiving any sort of financial aid or scholarship, USC is not very affordable for most students and families. USC's cost of attendance is upward of ~$80,000 per year, which is almost three times the cost of attendance for a UC school. USC has too many fees on top of tuition.
Which celebrity went to USC? ›
Famous alumni from the University of Southern California include celebrities, athletes, and more, ranging from John Wayne to Steven Spielberg to OJ Simpson and Reggie Bush.
Why are frats leaving USC? ›
University of Southern California Frats Go Rogue. Eight fraternities have disaffiliated from the university in what USC officials say is a show of rebellion over new rushing and party rules. The move is part of a national trend.
Who is the richest USC alumni? ›
The richest USC alumnus is Marc Benioff, CEO of cloud giant Salesforce, worth $8.4 billion—though his net worth is edged out by the combined $10.5 billion fortune of the Public Storage family: B. Wayne Hughes, who cofounded the company in 1972, and his children Tamara Gustavon and B.
Is UCLA or USC more prestigious? UCLA is currently ranked #15 in the U.S. news, while USC is ranked #28; look beyond prestige when comparing the University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles. Choose a major you like and plan your career development early.
Is USC really an elite school? ›
Both Stanford and USC are elite, prestigious institutions, but they diverge when considering overall academic reputation. Stanford is a highly competitive institution and has an acceptance rate that dropped below 4% in 2023.
What are the benefits of being a USC alumni? ›
As a degreed alum, you have access to a number of exclusive benefits. These include career services, discounts at campus retailers, special offers from the USC Alumni Association's corporate partners, and access to fellow Trojans across the globe.
Do USC alumni get discounted tickets? ›
Through the USC Ticket Office, alumni can purchase tickets for Trojan athletic events, concerts, distinguished speaker talks and special Galen Center events, as well as discounted tickets for attractions and entertainment venues across Southern California.
Can USC alumni use the library? ›
Members of the USC community (current USC students, faculty, staff, and alumni) with valid university-issued identification may use any USC library during operating hours.
Does USC delete emails? ›
The USC Employee Email Policy states that email messages stored in default folders will be deleted 16 months after being received, sent, or drafted. You may store important messages for more than 16 months by moving them to personal folders, which are known as personal labels in Gmail.
Will I lose my UCLA email after graduation? ›
Students who earn a UCLA degree retain access to their @ucla.edu e-mail account and Google Apps, and the student Logon ID is always available for services such as ordering transcripts.
How do I keep my uni email after graduation? ›
Alumni mailbox
It allows you to continue receiving emails sent to your original student email address. You can request that your student emails are copied over to your alumni mailbox. For data protection reasons, if you have worked for the University, it will not be possible to retain your email history.
Should I use school email after graduation? ›
We recommend using a personal email, because many colleges will discontinue alumni email addresses a few months after graduation. So, it's best to err on the side of caution and use a personal email, only if your school does not require you to use a school email.
