Washington DC is the natural choice for us to establish a thriving hub. It is a nexus for the arts, public policy organizations, research agencies and foundations. Our Capital Campus offers unparalleled opportunities for our experts, researchers and students to learn and listen, connect, and share views on the national stage.


Welcome to our newly opened center
With a state-of-the-art office space, multiple event venues and an outdoor terrace featuring panoramic views of the D.C. skyline, our campus also serves as a center for 6,000 Trojan alumni who live and work in the area.
Our 60,000-square-foot building strengthens opportunities for interdisciplinary researchers, policy experts, faculty and students to work in even closer collaboration with leading government and research institutions.
A thriving hub for innovation
Capital Campus significantly increases USC’s reach by expanding its deep academic and research expertise, innovation and talent on the East Coast.
As a leading research university, USC utilizes its Capital Campus to convene high-level conversations with national and global opinion leaders on the most pressing issues of the day. USC Capital Campus offers unparalleled opportunities for our experts, researchers and students to learn and listen, connect, and share views on the national stage.
USC Capital Campus also serves as the new home for USC Office of Research Advancement, continuing to drive faculty researchers to secure federal funding for multidisciplinary research projects.
Hear more about the mission of Capital Campus to provide unique opportunities for students, faculty, and alumni to engage with policy, research, and professional experiences in the nation’s capital from Dr. Felicia Pratt.
