Welcome to USC!

Welcome to a New Academic Year at USC
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL), in collaboration with our Religious Affiliates and campus partners, is excited to offer a range of welcome events to help you connect and find community. Whether you’re new to campus or returning, we invite you to explore the many spiritual and interfaith opportunities available to support your journey at USC.
- Meet our team of staff and Religious Affiliates.
- Explore our many student organizations.
- Check out our campus partners.
August–September | All are welcome!
ORSL WELCOME EVENTS (All events at 835 W 34th St)
THURS 8/21
Ahlan wa Sahlan! Muslim Family Welcome
5:30 PM | URC 203 (Stylus Hall)
WED 8/27
Finding Your Buddhist Community on Campus
6:00 PM | URC 202B
WED 8/27
Interfaith Council
7:00 PM | URC 104 (RestSC)
THURS 8/28
University Religious Center – Open House
3:00–5:00 PM | URC Courtyard
THURS 8/28
SChristian Connection
5:00–7:00 PM | URC Courtyard
WED 9/3
Spiritual Care 101
12:00 PM | Location TBD
WED 9/3
Christian Contemplative Practices Group
7:00 PM | via Zoom
THUR 9/4
Hug-A-Pug: Because who couldn’t use a pug hug?
12:00–1:30 PM | URC Courtyard
FRI 9/5
Mindful Soundbath
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | URC Fishbowl
TUE 9/9
Discerning Your Christian Identity in the University
7:00 PM | URC Kilgore Chapel
WED 9/10
Mapping Your Spiritual Identity – Interfaith Supper Club
7:00 PM | URC 104 (RestSC)
TUE 9/16
Finding Your Mindfulness Meditation Community on Campus (for New and Experienced Meditators Alike)
12:15–1:15 PM | URC Fishbowl
WED 9/17
Become a Leader in the Buddhist Community
6:00 PM | URC 202B
THUR 9/18
Football 101: Learn the game, join the fun!
Hosted by ORSL, Trojans Football & Viterbi School of Engineering
6:00 PM | EEB 132
FRI 9/26
Mindfulness at the Beach
9:30–11:00 AM | Santa Monica Beach | 2600 Barnard Way
Students must register.
SUN 9/28
Souljourn – Interfaith Supper Club
Time TBD | Location TBD
WELCOME EVENTS FROM ORSL RELIGIOUS AFFILIATES
SUN 8/17
SCend Off – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM | 844 W 32nd St
WED 8/20
Rite of Lite – Caruso Catholic Center
12:10 PM | 844 W 32nd St
FRI 8/22
Kickoff Shabbat – Hillel
6:00 PM Shabbat Services | 7:00 PM Dinner
3300 S Hoover St
FRI 8/22
Welcome Shabbat – Chabad
6:30 PM | 2713 Severance St
SAT 8/23
Encounter – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM | 844 W 32nd St
SUN 8/24
First Sunday SCupper – Caruso Catholic Center
Following 5:00 PM Mass | 844 W 32nd St in the Courtyard
TUE 8/26
Welcome BBQ – Chabad
6:00 PM | 2713 Severance St
WED 8/27
Freshmen Connection – Christian Challenge
7:30–9:00 PM | EEB 132 | 3740 McClintock Ave
THURS 8/28
Night with a Yale-Trained Monk – Music Meditation Club
7:30 PM | Studio Om | 2316 ½ S Union Ave, Suite 1
FRI 8/29
Best Ice Cream in LA – Reformed University Fellowship
3:00 PM | Meet at the USC Village Hecuba Statue
Transportation provided. Free for freshmen!
FRI 8/29
Welcome Back Shabbat – Hillel
6:00 PM Services, 7:00 PM Dinner
3300 S Hoover St
SUN 8/31
Lunch at the Santa Monica Pier – Reformed University Fellowship
12:30 PM | Meet at the USC Village Hecuba Statue
Transportation provided.
SUN 8/31
Freshman Jews Cruise – Chabad
4:00 PM | 2713 Severance St
MON 9/1
Manhattan Beach Trip – Reformed University Fellowship
11:00 AM | Meet at the USC Village Hecuba Statue
Transportation provided.
MON 9/1
Sound Bath & Vegan Dinner – Music Meditation Club
6:00 PM | URC Fishbowl | 835 W. 34th St.
WED 9/3
Falafel Fiesta – Chabad
6:00 PM | 2713 Severance
THUR 9/4
Conscious Eats: Plant-Based Lunch – Music Meditation Club
11:00 AM | URC Courtyard | 835 W 34th St
FRI 9/5
Ice Cream Social – Worldwide Friends
Time and place TBA
SUN 9/7
Ministry Fair – Caruso Catholic Center
Time TBA | 844 W 32nd St
SUN 9/7
Soulfeast: Music Meditation & Vegan Dinner – Music Meditation Club
7:30 PM | Studio Om | 2316 ½ S Union Ave, Suite 1
We’re still adding events, so be sure to visit again