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.
ORSL WELCOME EVENTS (All events at 835 W 34th St)
TUE 8/25
Coffee & Community – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
THURS 8/27
University Religious Center Open House – ORSL
3:00–5:00 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
TUE 9/1
Coffee & Community – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
TUE 9/1
Jubilee Vegan Café – Free lunch every Tuesday – ORSL
11:45 AM–1:00 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
THUR 9/3
Hug-A-Pug: Because who couldn’t use a pug hug? – ORSL
12:00–1:30 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
TUE 9/8
Coffee & Community with a Druid – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
TUE 9/15
Coffee & Community with Mindful USC – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
TUE 9/22
Coffee & Community – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
MON 9/28
Mindful USC’s Mindful Monday Welcome & Open House – ORSL
11:00 AM–2:00 PM | University Religious Center Fishbowl
TUE 9/29
Coffee & Community – ORSL
10:00–11:00 AM | University Religious Center Student Lounge (106F)
WELCOME EVENTS FROM ORSL AFFILIATES
THURS 8/13
International Graduate Student Dinner Social – 4Corners Christian Fellowship
6:30–9:00 PM | University Religious Center Room 108
THU 8/20
Happiness Challenge – Music Meditation Club
Yoga, mantra music, talk & vegan dinner
6:00–9:00 PM | Studio Om | 2316 ½ S. Union Ave.
SUN 8/23
First Sunday Masses & SCupper, Mission Tracks to Welcome New Students – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, & 8:00 PM Masses | Following the 10:00 AM Mass: Mission Tracks | 6:00 PM SCupper in the Courtyard | 844 W 32nd St
FRI 8/28
Trip to the Grove! – Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
1:30–3:30 PM | Meet at the Hecuba Statue at 1:30 PM to carpool
SAT 8/29
Morning Tailgate for the First USC Home Football Game – Caruso Catholic Center
8:00 AM | 844 W 32nd St
SAT 8/30
Mission Tracks 2 to Welcome New Students – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, & 8:00 PM Masses |Following the 10:00 AM Mass: Mission Tracks |6:00 PM SCupper in the Courtyard | 844 W 32nd St
SUN 8/30
Rides to Church and Lunch at Smorgasburg LA – Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
9:30 AM–1:00 PM | Text Madeleine (405-420-3026) to reserve a spot
WED 9/2
Small Group: Love, Sex, and Relationships: Desire According to God – Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
8:00–9:00 PM | The URC
SAT 9/5
Trip to Courage Bagels – Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Text Madeleine (405-420-3026) to reserve a spot
MON 9/7
Freshman Jews Cruise – Chabad
4:00 PM | 2713 Severance St