All incoming transfer students and continuing students, U2 through graduation, are advised in their major department, also known as Departmental Advising. Students are assigned an advisor based on their declared major. Students can find their assigned advisor on Advise USC. 

Humanities

Explore human culture, creativity, history, language, and ideas through the study of the human experience.

Students in Science class

Life Sciences

Discover the science of living systems, from cells and organisms to ecosystems, health, and the environment.

 

Group of students at Math festival

Physical Sciences & Mathematics

Explore the fundamental principles that shape our universe through physics, chemistry, mathematics, and the study of Earth and space.

Social Sciences

Understand people, communities, and society through the study of human behavior, economics, politics, psychology, and social systems.