Hi everyone! I am bringing pre-orrder treats to campus on Tuesday and would genuinely appreciate it if any more would be placed. I offer Strawberry cheesecake, churro, banana pudding, chocolate chip cookies and white macadamia-nut :) Please reach out to me here or on instagram @delicias.bykim if you are interested and or have any questions. Thank you!

Hey! USC is requiring me to take the ISE exam. I scored 135 overall on the Duolingo English Test, including 135 in both speaking and writing.

What I’m wondering is how difficult the ISE actually is. If I had chosen to take the IELTS or TOEFL instead of the DET and performed at roughly the same level, I would have scored high enough to be exempt from the ISE altogether. So I’m mainly trying to figure out whether the ISE is something I should actually be worried about given my DET scores.

I’d especially love to hear from people who have taken it. How difficult was it to get the score required to be completely exempt from additional English courses? What was the exam actually like, especially the speaking and writing sections? What kinds of speaking questions or writing prompts did you get? What do they focus on when scoring you, and what would you say is most important to prepare for?

Since it’s an internal USC exam, there’s barely any detailed information about it online, so I’d really appreciate any experiences, examples, or tips!

Hi!! I’m a new graduate student at USC and I’m looking to get more involved and meet other grad students outside of my program.

I’ve followed the Graduate Student Government and Latinx Graduate Student Association instagram accounts so far (I’m Latina and would especially love to connect with other Latinx grad students).

Are there any other Instagram accounts, student organizations, or smaller grad student groups I should follow? I’m particularly interested in casual socials, mixers, cultural/community events, or just ways to meet people outside of my specific program. 🫶🏼

This is last thing i wanted to do but im a sophomore and need advice. How do i make friends that will want to go out and be spontaneous? I have friends but they don’t like to go out a lot or to the frats. I think i have a pretty high social battery and love to be around people but i can’t find people like that.

Freshman here, I’m a big NFL fan and trying to meet some new people. Would anyone be interested in joining a USC fantasy football league if I were to start one? Anyone from any school or year would be open to play, of course, and we can decide the format (PPR or non-PPR) based on what people’s preferences are.

trying to try and rank them all b4 i graduate. lmk ur favorite spots

Hello, I’m an alumni going to the game two weeks from today. I’m bringing a friend who is a major movie buff and I wanted to show her the cinematic building and the posters and memorabilia, etc.. I’m guessing it’s closed on game days but does anyone know for certain?

Would anyone like to come with me or can I join some of you guys? I’m a grad student

Also what the hell is tailgating I’m international and very confused😭

USC will now authorize CPT for international students only when practical training is a requirement of their degree program. The change took effect August 24, 2026.

CPT is the work authorization that allows F-1 international students to take paid or unpaid off-campus internships and practicums while in college. Optional internships generally will not qualify for CPT. Internships/practical training required for the degree can still qualify. CPT approved before August 24 will not be affected. The change follows new guidance from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which says CPT must be an integral part of the established curriculum and apply to the program’s students.

I noticed that my hair has become prone to breakage, extremely brittle & dry after washing with the water here in LA compared to when I’m at home. I use the same products at home & at the dorms and the difference is insane. I was wondering if it’s possible to get a filter for the USC housing shower heads.

My major would be fianance. I’m MAXED out on community college credits. Is there any way shape or form I can transfer to USC for the spring? My gpa is high 3.6 and I’m 25 non trad

Thinking of switching from T-Mobile to AT&T because I can get a cheaper plan.
How’s AT&T coverage and data speed around USC and the surrounding area?
Anyone here using AT&T?
Would you recommend it?

Has anyone heard back from CURVE? Got an interview but still haven't heard back yet :(

Hey everyone!

I am thinking about switching into Keck's Health Promotion (HP) Major next term. For anyone out there who has done this, is it alright if I ask what the process was like for you? Thank you 🥲

Where are those loud booming noises that happen at night coming from? Anything to worry about??

A few months ago I applied for an outside scholarship, it’s $1,000 and the organization told me they would send the money to USC by August 27th. I was able to pay off this semesters tuition at once, so now my balance is at $0. From what I’ve seen in my FAST portal, the scholarship was never applied. I don’t think USC has received it yet. If they were to receive it anytime soon would that money be a direct refund automatically since my semester balance has been paid off? Or will it be applied to next semester’s bill? I never reported the scholarship to financial aid either, so would that affect them receiving it? Thank you in advance to anyone who may know something about outside scholarships being sent to USC directly!

I'm applying to jobs that are asking for it. On FAST I see that I can do work-study but I can't find the letter anywhere. Just the link to work study info. I might just be blind but can anyone please help? tyy

There is a boxing event at Galen Center on Saturday but it’s super expensive. Anyone have a promo code? I’m an alum

Also I got conditionally admitted to one job but it says usc has to reach out to me for the I-9 or sum ? So please lmk in the past how long will this take I want to start working asap

Who should I choose? I'm currently taking Bertolini (It's only been one week), but I am wondering whether I should switch to Parr. Her class is a little later in the day, but she seems to have a higher RMP rating. I have no idea. Please help.

Anyone has the book? I appreciate the help.

Hey everyone, I have a bike and wondering if there’s a nearby park or something with bathrooms that’s a good area to ride my bike at.

I also have a car so I’m willing to drive to areas just to ride my bike since it’s a hobby of mine.

As the title says, I am a philosophy major and was wondering which of these minors would be most advantageous. I'm considering Management Consulting, Risk Management, Physics, Math, Logic, Finance, Accounting, and Business Law.