r/USC 10h ago

r/USC Monthly Buy/Sell, Housing, Carpool, and USC ticket posts go here! September 2026

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Please use this megathread to post:

  1. Buying or selling stuff.
  2. Looking for housing/roommates/sublet (students only, no commercial landlords)
  3. Looking for a Uber/Lyft carpool to or from LAX.
  4. List your USC football tickets for sale or ask for tickets. Always verify someone if purchasing tickets online. If you're unsure how to do this, ask for help.

Note: Please do not post your personal contact info, ask people to instead send you a DM! :)

Type SELLING, WTB, HOUSING, etc. at beginning of your comment to make it easier to see.


r/USC Apr 01 '26

Admissions 2026 Admissions Megathread: Congrats Newly Admitted Trojans! Ask all your admitted student questions here.

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Congrats and welcome to the Trojan Family! Please use this thread to ask any questions you might have about financial aid, housing, classes/majors, transportation, student life, or fun things to do in LA.

Some useful links for the 2026 admitted student megathread:

USC Housing (Review on-campus housing options, prices, photos, application)

USC financial aid for admitted students

USC Transportation

Previous Admitted student Megathreads

Please read through some of these past posts for commonly asked questions and use the search tool as well!

Please check out the /r/USC/ WIKI for commonly asked questions about Housing, Financial Aid, Greek life, Spring admits etc.

Common Question: How hard is it to transfer from X major to Y major?

Answer: If it is within the same school, it is super easy, just talk to your academic advisor before school starts. If you wish to transfer to another school e.g. Dornsife to Marshall, you need to contact admissions to attempt the transfer before matriculation*. You can also seek help once you know who your academic advisor is or attempt it on admitted students day or orientation day. Once you matriculate, you can attempt an internal-transfer but it involves going through the current student transfer process, see the specific internal transfer page from each school linked below.

Common Question: Is there an admitted student facebook group/discord/telegram etc?

Answer: Usually someone sets a facebook group and groupme up around the time the main batch of students are admitted in April. Check facebook to see if there is one already or search this post in a month or two once all 1st year and transfer students are admitted.

*Viterbi does not allow you to switch into engineering before enrolling at USC. Please read links below related to the school you're interested in.

Marshall Internal Transfer Information

Viterbi Internal Transfer

SCA Internal Transfer

Fight On! ✌️

Any "Is my schedule too hard?" "How is my schedule" etc type posts belong in this thread.


r/USC 5h ago

Question Train Go-ers

8 Upvotes

Anyone take the metrolink from and to union station on the san Bernardino line that wants a buddy :) ?

Does anyone have insider scoop and knowledge to pass on for taking the train?


r/USC 4h ago

Academic is anyone in econ 351 with Wesley Miller?

3 Upvotes

How is he? he doesn't have any rmp reviews yet. thanks!


r/USC 6h ago

Question frypt not working for me

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idk if it’s just me, but my frypt yesterday at 10 PM was not working and was forcing me to pay for a shared ride.

i don’t even know why cause i definitely did not go over the over 1000 dollar ride limit for the month. i don’t really know who to contact for this as i use frypt to get back to my place after my late night classes and i, as a woman, do not want to walk in this neighborhood alone at night 😭

does anyone know what could have happened and who to contact for this? genuinely ruined my night ngl

edit: just clocked i spelled fryt wrong lol


r/USC 20h ago

Question Marshall students/alumni: Do you actually like the careers your degree led you to/are working towards?

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I’m seriously considering transferring to Marshall from a science BA, partly because I like how broad the business degree is, I’d get to learn skills I’ve never really been exposed to, and Marshall is obviously a prominent degree at USC.

But I’m honestly struggling with one part of the decision of what is life actually like after graduation?

For those of you who are in business careers now (like corporate/finance/consulting/marketing/etc.),or if you went somewhere different, do you actually enjoy the work you’re doing? Do you find it intellectually interesting and varied, or does it eventually become pretty repetitive/monotonous?

I feel like everyone in business school seems very set on their career path, and I sometimes wonder if I’m just idealizing the degree because it feels practical and opens a lot of doors. I have a lot of different interests and tend to think more like a scientist/curious generalist, so I’m worried I could end up choosing business for the flexibility and then realize I don’t actually like the work and 9-5 job.

At the same time, I don’t necessarily want to specialize super narrowly. I like the idea of having a degree that gives me a broad foundation and lets me explore different directions. But business does feel a little less stimulating and real.

So for people who chose Marshall/business and are in the program or working...do you feel like it set you up for a good life/career? Do you actually like what you do? And if you could go back, would you choose the same degree?

Why did you or not choose Marshall? Do you actually want to work in things like finance and why?

Is Marshall worth it If I am not sure I am that passionate about business but see the broad job opportunity?


r/USC 15h ago

Question borrow fpga board?

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taking ee 454 and they require a de2-115 but won't provide any. can't find any for less than $300 so was wondering if i could rent/borrow from someone. thanks!


r/USC 21h ago

Question Accounting 281 with George Braunegg

3 Upvotes

Hey I wanted to know what accounting 281 with George Braunegg was like from students who have taken his course before. Any tips for succeeding in his class?


r/USC 1d ago

Question Where can I look up piano majors at USC who give private lessons?

4 Upvotes

All I found online was superprof. I was wondering if there are any other resources for finding USC piano students who give private lessons?


r/USC 23h ago

Question where is the tennis stadium entrance??

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r/USC 1d ago

Question ISE Exam

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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!


r/USC 2d ago

Clubs | Campus Life Graduate student events/socials + student orgs?

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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. 🫶🏼


r/USC 2d ago

Meme Friends

21 Upvotes

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.


r/USC 2d ago

Discussion Anyone Wanna Start a Fantasy Football League?

6 Upvotes

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.


r/USC 2d ago

Question best taco stand around campus

32 Upvotes

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


r/USC 2d ago

Academic Anyone willing to switch Psyc 100 labs for Alexia, looking for a Friday 8 am lab

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r/USC 3d ago

Question Cinematic arts building on game day

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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?


r/USC 3d ago

Question Going to the game alone tmrw

50 Upvotes

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😭


r/USC 4d ago

News USC Suspends International Student Internship Work Authorizations

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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.


r/USC 4d ago

Question LA hard water damaging hair. Any way to mitigate/install a shower head in USC housing apartment style dorms?

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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.


r/USC 3d ago

Academic Community college transfer. Anyway I can transfer in the spring of 27?

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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


r/USC 4d ago

Question AT&T service around USC area

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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?


r/USC 4d ago

Academic CURVE fellowship

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


r/USC 4d ago

Question Switching from Human Biology (Dornsife) to Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Studies (Keck)

4 Upvotes

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 🥲


r/USC 4d ago

Question Loud boom sounds at night

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