Don’t wait until after graduation to be a part of the USC Alumni Association (USCAA). Take advantage of the great services we offer while you are still a student!
Student Alumni Society
Once you register, you are a member of the Student Alumni Society until you graduate and become a lifelong member of the USC Alumni Association.
The Student Alumni Society (SAS) offers current students a number of excellent ways to connect with USC alumni. All current USC students are eligible to join SAS. The one-time membership fee covers you until graduation. Please contact uscsas@alumni.usc.edu if you have any questions about paying the membership fee.
Membership benefits include:
- Exclusive Trojan Family networking opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive events such as SCuppers, Networking Nights, & Life Workshops (via emails from uscsas@alumni.usc.edu)
- Priority registration for events
- SAS t-shirt *Please note that t-shirts are only available for pick-up on campus*
- Eligibility to apply to Society 53, home to the USCAA’s student ambassadors.
Each purchased membership includes a $5 donation which supports USC Alumni Association programs and services.
Society 53
History
Named in honor of the 53 students who formed USC’s first student body in 1880, Society 53 was launched November 5, 2008, at the Widney Alumni House, where those first students attended classes more than 135 years ago.
Purpose
Society 53 is the governing and programming board of SAS, responsible for events that bring current students and alumni together. Members of Society 53 also serve as USCAA student ambassadors.
Apply
Membership is by application only and is limited to SAS members. The application is now closed and will reopen in Spring 2024.
Questions? E-mail us at society53@alumni.usc.edu
Scholarships
The USCAA and its affiliated groups offer a variety of scholarships totaling nearly $4 million each year to new and returning USC students.
More information about alumni scholarships
Student Alumni Society Events
Trojan SCuppers
Trojan SCuppers provide many great opportunities for students, alumni, parents and friends to connect, share stories and celebrate USC’s traditions and its transformation into a world-renowned private research institution. Alumni SCupper hosts provide dinner for 10-12 current USC students in local restaurants, campus locations or other creative spaces.
Fall Networking Night
The Fall Networking Night is a fun and exciting way for students to practice valuable networking skills, in person, with alumni leaders from a variety of industries. These skills and contacts are of great value to those seeking to refine their personal brands and build a list of professional references.
Life Workshops
These workshops focus on presenting about topics and trends that interest current students. They offer a great opportunity for students: to learn how to get into working various fields; to proactively prepare for finding the right job while still in school; and to achieve work-life balance.
Spring Virtual Networking Night
New this year, our spring virtual networking night utilized the power of the world-wide-web to offer networking and mock interview sessions for students to connect with alumni. Alumni experts from a variety of industries and backgrounds will provide advice, share tips, and answer your questions for a 15 to 20 minute session. Through this event you will have the opportunity to meet and network with the Trojan network without leaving the comfort of your office, home or commute.
Graduation SCend Off
Come together as we celebrate USC’s graduating sstudents. Each spring, the USC Alumni Association, Society 53 and Student Alumni Society host and staff the biggest graduation party on campus. Enjoy free food, entertainment and giveaways with more than 1,000 of your fellow soon-to-be graduates and alumni guests.
SCions
SCions are the kids, grandkids and even great-grandkids of degree-holding USC alumni. Each year we host SCion events and award special SCion scholarships. More information on SCion scholarships
Networking with Alumni
Connect with alumni on The Trojan Network based on industry or geographic location. You can gain valuable career advice specific to your field, or find a mentor and build your professional network.
Graduation SCend Off
Calling all 2023 graduates! Celebrate the completion of your hard-earned USC degree — and your official induction into the worldwide community of Trojan Alumni! Join us on April 27 for free food, entertainment, and giveaways; a chance to meet fellow alums; and information about staying involved with the USCAA through our many communities. And get a keepsake swag item FREE!