r/USC

I am a current 2nd year at UCSD and just got admitted as an undergrad spring admit for USC for Chemical Engineering. I’m extremely conflicted on whether I should transfer or not and would appreciate any advice or pro/cons on whether or not to transfer.

For context, I am entering my 3rd year this Fall at UCSD, study chemical engineering, and think I am interested in the environmental aspect of ChemE (water treatment, air pollution, etc.). I also don’t think I am interested in pursuing research after grad, but I haven’t held a research position yet. I just want a job 🥲. UCSD doesn’t offer environmental engineering courses or research in those fields so I decided to shoot my shot and apply to transfer here. I don’t think I am limited by finaid either since I had mostly all my fees paid for at UCSD.

ANNENBERG ALUMNI PLS ANSWER!! Is the degree worth it for the full price?

For context: I got admitted as a fall 26 transfer for PR and Advertising (BA) at Annenberg with 0 financial aid.

In the future I want to be a Creative Director in the fashion/beauty industry and LA is hands down the best place to be for the connections. Networking and the people you know are the most important factors in this industry and I know the USC network is amazing for that. While this program ranks so so well, I’m hesitant on committing because I’d literally be 120k (ish) in debt (my parents are going to help cover part of my tuition and that’s the only thing I’d need to take out loans for). My backup plan would be to finish my degree online debt free but I’d be missing out on the connections and opportunities I’d get at USC.

Those who have graduated from this school, do you think it was the school itself that gave you the opportunities? Is it really worth the hefty price tag?

Hi everyone,

I'm an incoming transfer student at USC, and I have a couple of questions about parking permits. I plan to buy a car before school starts (August 24), but I don't have one yet. I noticed that Fall parking permits go on sale on July 13, and it looks like the parking portal requires you to link a vehicle before you can proceed with purchasing a permit

Is it okay if I temporarily enter some random vehicle information just to buy the permit, and then update it later once I actually purchase my car? Or does the linked vehicle have to be the real one from the beginning? Also, I heard that new students can only purchase parking permits after registering for classes. Does that mean I have to wait until the end of July/early August before I can buy a permit?

I'm a little worried because I've heard permits sell out pretty quickly.

Thanks in advance!

are transfer students even quarantined housing? or should i just look for off campus housing..?

Hi! I’m an incoming transfer to usc, and I just realized that on campus housing isn’t guaranteed, so I’ve been trying to find some apartments not super far from campus but I’ve never been near usc so I’m not aware of what it’s like around campus.. which areas are not a safe area to live by? What streets are the most safe

there’s like 20 trucks around the village today, looks like a huge production. I’ve seen trucks around cinemátics but never around the village. Does anybody know what is being filmed or who is doing it. Just super curious.

thanks

Hi, I'm an incoming master's student and I'm looking to find cheap sublets in LA, so I'm just wondering how/where is this usually done? I've found some great deals on airbnb, but I've never hear of subletting from it so just curious how you guys usually find your housing.

I recently got accepted to USC for grad school and I'm super proud. I'm doing the online program because of scheduling and financial issues (gas is too expensive to drive there & back 4x/ week).

Anyhow, someone I know whose siblings all went to USC, but he didn't go because his parents refused to pay for him to attend, basically crapped on my accomplishment because I'm going online. He said it's not the same and that I'm in a way, cheating the system, as though my degree will be less valuable because I wasn't in a classroom.

I did snap back and ask him if he went on campus when he attended, because I know he's still bitter over 40 years later for not being able to go. But really?! Why do people have to be such a-holes?

Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you handle it?

I am curious because my undergrad institution has deactivated alumni use of their .edu accounts 2 years after graduation.

I was feeling pretty awful the day of my ap exam and unfortunately got a 3 😭 so now i have to take the placement exam IRL (i scored CDP). do you guys have any tips on what i should study/make sure to know, or if the exam was hard etc.? i want to place into spanish 3 at least since i intend on completing a minor.

Hello! Im an incoming freshman and got assigned to parkside AH suites. I was wondering if anyone knows what the dimensions are for the room and how big the closet is. I want to start buying things but dont want to get anything too big, i was also planning on getting an additional clothing rack since i have alot of clothes but idk if that will be necessary if the closet is big enough. I also dont really know what the general vibe is for parkside ah, but ive heard its socially dead and kind of secluded from the rest of campus. Also are the floors co-ed? And is there a kitchen area for everyone to use? Any information ab the suites and housing in general will be super helpful, thanks!

I was accepted on June 19. SAI is -1500, family of 3, no assets.

FAST says “cannot verify high school graduation” even though I turned in my equivalent in february through parchment and one of the ways to satisfy this is having 60+ transferable units an USC accepted over 60 of mine.

hi guys! i was wondering for those of you who got a LOT (or a good amount) off their tuition / made it payable through appealing, what did you guys submit specifically / what were your circumstances

also i was also wondering (if ur comfortable) if you’d like to share what you wrote and if you submitted more appeals afterwards with the same or different circumstances

thanks again!

is anyone going to the july 10th orientation in person at USC? i asked around and everyone i know has already gone, im pretty nervous becasue my parents arent going and ill lwk be all alone. also im confused on what orientaion even is cause other schools have it once school starts.

Hi all - I'm new to this sub...and a bit sheepish given my handle 🙃

My son is an incoming sophomore transfer. Seeking an academic advisor who can help with:

- class registration systems

- ongoing academic / executive functioning support: organization, time management (staying on top of deadlines), etc.

- guidance on courses

Need to understand the USC system and have worked with other USC students.

Thanks so much.