November 14-16
Alumni Weekend is right around the corner! We are excited to invite all alumni and their guests back together under one roof to reconnect, reminisce, and forge new connections that will last a lifetime.
Join us November 14-16 for on-campus programming, gatherings and more, all leading up to the ultimate Trojan Family get-together—USC Homecoming! Be a part of the celebration this fall.
We hope you’ll join us on campus for Alumni Weekend 2024, a jam-packed weekend leading up to our annual Homecoming celebration! And, we’re excited to announce that this year, all alumni and their guests are invited to purchase tickets to the 2024 Homecoming Tailgate held in the heart of campus!
There’s something for everyone—explore our schedule below for more information and to register for Friday’s Back to Campus programming (free to attend!), Reunion Class Gatherings, and more!
Stay tuned, as more information will be released as the program is finalized.
This special event, open to all Half Century Trojans (HCTs), will induct new HCTs into the Hall of Fame and welcome the Class of 1974 into the HCT family. We are also excited to recognize those of you who graduated before 1974 and are celebrating reunion milestones!
Friday morning is our Half Century Trojans Welcome Brunch, where we’ll induct three outstanding alumni into our HCT Hall of Fame.
We’ll also officially welcome the Class of 1974 to our vibrant community and recognize the classes celebrating their 75th (1949), 70th (1954), 65th (1959), 60th (1964) and 55th (1969) reunions.
Friday’s Back to Campus program includes free campus partner sessions (kindly RSVP so we can plan ahead), including campus tours, faculty panels, mini-classes and a Trojan Spirit Rally featuring the Trojan Marching Band and other special guests!
Join the USC Campus Admission Ambassadors for a tour of University Park Campus. See what’s new since your time at USC. All alumni, guests, and future Trojans are invited!
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
With a visionary gift from arts and tech entrepreneurs Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, the University of Southern California has established a new school focused on the intersections of design, engineering, computer science, business, entrepreneurship, and communication. The new Academy degree is designed to nurture a mindset that can think across disciplinary boundaries, synthesize diverse ideas, and create new technologies, ventures, and solutions for purpose-driven societal change. Come Listen and learn about the IYA experience.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join us at the USC Alumni Affinity Organizations Open House! Representatives from each of our Affinity Organizations will be there and look forward to meeting with you while answering any questions you may have about how to stay connected or get involved.
The following organizations will be in attendance:
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Did you “Do JEP” when you studied at USC? Were you curious about the historic building located at the corner of Trousdale and 34th Street? Are you interested in the impact of USC students within the University Park community? If the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, please join us for a tour of the iconic JEP House, which has been a home-away-from-home for USC students for many decades. Learn more about the renowned USC Joint Educational Project and its impactful service-learning and community engagement initiatives. Hear from our current student leaders, who will share their firsthand experiences with various community-based programs, including JEP, the Young Scientists Program, Readers PLUS, Trojan Health Volunteers, Pre-Law Project, Little Yoginis, and more!
Alumni and guests are welcome to stop by to ask questions and explore the JEP House on campus.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Come visit and immerse yourself in all the career resources available to alumni! Learn about the incredible opportunities, support services, and networking tools designed to help you succeed in your professional journey. We are excited to offer complimentary headshots at our Iris Booth in the lobby (STU110).
Alumni and guests are welcome to stop by to ask questions and explore various career resources available to them. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional profile and connect with our career services team.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Participate in an experiential learning session with USC Marshall Executive Education. Learn about our commitment to your lifelong learning and career journey, and develop leadership skills necessary to thrive in today’s work environment
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Representatives from the School of Dramatic Arts will host tours of the newly-renovated Dramatic Arts Building. Formerly the United University Church, the building now hosts offices, classrooms, labs, practice rooms and performance and rehearsal spaces for the School of Dramatic Arts.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join the USC Campus Admission Ambassadors for a tour of University Park Campus. See what’s new since your time at USC. All alumni, guests, and future Trojans are invited!
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Come visit and immerse yourself in all the career resources available to alumni! Learn about the incredible opportunities, support services, and networking tools designed to help you succeed in your professional journey. We are excited to offer complimentary headshots at our Iris Booth in the lobby (STU110).
Alumni and guests are welcome to stop by to ask questions and explore various career resources available to them. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional profile and connect with our career services team.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
In our hyperconnected world, social media has evolved beyond a simple networking tool, with sophisticated algorithms now shaping our communication, information intake, and perceptions. This pervasive digital presence introduces complex challenges that significantly impact our mental well-being.
Join our faculty experts as they explore the intricate relationship between social media and stress, insights into algorithmic influence, and learn tips for maintaining mental health in the digital age. Whether you’re a casual user or a digital native, you’ll gain valuable perspectives on thriving in our increasingly online world.
Session Speakers:
Andrea Hollingshead | Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg
Jonas Kaplan | Neuroscientist, Associate Professor of Psychology, Co-Director of Dana and David Dornsife Cognitive Neuroimaging Center, USC Dornsife
Anthony Vacarro ’21, PhD ’23 | Postdoctoral Research Associate, NEST Lab, USC Dornsife
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
The Baum Family Maker Space is a design and fabrication center for use by undergraduate students in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. It supports a wide range of innovative activities by engineering students and also serves as a home for numerous student design and competition teams.
Alumni and guests will have the opportunity to take an exclusive tour of the space and interact with USC Viterbi students and faculty. A few student teams will also be present to showcase their projects!
Come visit and immerse yourself in all the career resources available to alumni! Learn about the incredible opportunities, support services, and networking tools designed to help you succeed in your professional journey. We are excited to offer complimentary headshots at our Iris Booth in the lobby (STU110).
Alumni and guests are welcome to stop by to ask questions and explore various career resources available to them. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional profile and connect with our career services team.
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Experience the electrifying Spirit Rally featuring the legendary Trojan Marching Band! Feel the energy as they deliver thrilling performances, iconic fight songs, and unforgettable moments that will have you cheering with Trojan pride. Don’t miss out—let’s make this rally a night to remember!
All campus partner-led sessions are FREE for alumni and guests to attend. Even though these events are free, we kindly ask that you RSVP as sessions have capacity limits.
Join the USC Black Alumni Association at the Moxy Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles for a pre-game gathering the evening before USC Alumni Weekend as we gear up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our BAA homecoming experience. Enjoy music, food, and fellowship.
In 2008 Detroit, a small automotive factory is on the brink of foreclosure and a tight-knit crew of auto workers face an uncertain future as their factory shrinks to a skeleton staff. Loyalty, desperation and the yearning for a better life collide as they fight to hold onto their jobs, their dignity and their dreams.
Dominique Morisseau’s poignant Tony Award-nominated play is an unflinching look at the human cost of economic decline.
Is it your year to celebrate? Reminisce and make new memories with your former classmates at exclusive, class-specific gatherings, taking place at various locations both on- and off-campus on Friday evening!
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1974
Moreton Fig — Register
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1979
Bar Inside Moreton Fig — Register
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1984
University Club Scriptorium — Register
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1989
University Club Patio — Register
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1994
The Lab — Register
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1999
Rock and Reilly’s — Register
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Class of 2004
Everson Royce Bar — Register
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 2009
Seven Grand | DTLA — Register
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Class of 2014
All Season Brewing — Register
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Class of 2019
Arts District Brewing — Register
And, if you’re celebrating, be sure to check out your reunion class page for more ways to connect and celebrate in this milestone year!
Saturday tops off the weekend with our annual Homecoming celebration, with many opportunities to tailgate on campus before the big game against Nebraska. New this year, all alumni and their guests are invited to purchase tickets to the Alumni Weekend Tailgate and celebrate with us in the heart of campus.
Traditionally reserved for reunion-year celebrations, this year, we are excited to invite ALL ALUMNI to tailgate with us in Alumni Park on Homecoming. Join us in the center of campus for an unforgettable celebration, all leading up to the big game.
Tickets include tailgate buffet, drinks (alcohol available for 21+), dessert, entertainment, photo ops, lawn games, and more!
Join the USC LAA Homecoming Tailgate Festivities as the USC Trojans take on Nebraska Cornhuskers! The annual festivities will include delicious Mexican food, drinks, entertainment, and more.
Register now – our tailgate always sells out!
APAA’s Homecoming Tailgate has become an annual tradition where our community comes together to celebrate the Trojan spirit to cheer for our team and for each other.
Located on one of the best locations on campus at Alumni Park, across from Tommy Trojan, APAA’s tailgate typically features The Park’s Finest with delicious all-you-can-eat Filipino BBQ, games, a live DJ, and a photo booth.
The USC BAA’s Homecoming celebration is one of the most anticipated events during the Trojan Family’s biggest get-together of the year!
Join us for a Cardinal and Gold Mixer the night before and our annual Legends Tailgate on Game Day. When it comes to food, fun, and entertainment, our BAA events are the place to be.
Get ready to show your USC pride at the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Homecoming Out Tailgate, taking place November 16, 2024, before the USC vs. Nebraska football game! We’re excited to bring together our vibrant community of LGBTQ+ students, allies, family, and friends for a memorable celebration.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The USC Alumni Association is excited to welcome all alumni and their guests back to campus for an unforgettable weekend of connection and exploration!
Alumni Weekend 2024 will take place Friday November 15 and Saturday, November 16, and will include a vibrant array of events including 10 undergraduate class reunions, campus-wide Homecoming festivities, an all-alumni pre-game tailgate and the inaugural Big Ten Homecoming football game against Nebraska. This will be the biggest Trojan Family celebration of the year, offering sponsors an exceptional opportunity to engage with a loyal and attentive audience and enhance brand visibility across the entire Trojan Family.
We are pleased to offer multiple packages to match your sponsorship goals; visit our page to learn more.
Each year, thousands of alumni, families and friends return to campus to experience the ultimate Trojan Family get-together!
This year, Homecoming will take place on Saturday, November 16, prior to the USC vs. Nebraska football game. Save the date and we look forward to seeing you on campus this fall!
This year, we are excited to invite ten undergraduate classes back to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and forge new connections that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to celebrate special USC milestones with the classes of: 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019!
Is it your year to celebrate? Registration is now open for our 2024 Homecoming Tailgate! Be sure to visit your class page to register for your Reunion Class Gathering and for more information on how to get involved with your reunion committee, connect with fellow Trojans, and more. We are so excited to celebrate with you!
For general questions, please contact the USC Alumni Association Alumni Weekend & USC Reunions Office:
Phone: 213-740-2300
Email: reunionweekend@usc.edu
Address: 3607 Trousdale Parkway, TCC 305
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Alumni Weekend & USC Reunions Staff
Dominique Mendoza MEd ’21
Director, Reunions and Engagement
(213) 740-6274
dominique.mendoza@usc.edu
Samantha Laba MEd ’22
Manager, Reunions & Engagement Programs
(213) 740-6015
slaba@usc.edu
To help us ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all event attendees are expected to adhere to the following standards.
Please…
The USC Alumni Association reserves the right to refuse entry or remove a guest from the event and any time, at its discretion. Participants asked to stop any untoward behavior are expected to comply immediately. Further action may result in removal from the event without a refund and exclusion from future university events.
Your attendance at this event acknowledges your understanding of and adherence to the USC Alumni Code of Conduct.