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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.

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