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)
SUN 8/23
SChristian Connection
4:00–6:00 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
THURS 8/27
University Religious Center Open House
3:00–5:00 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
THUR 9/3
Hug-A-Pug: Because who couldn’t use a pug hug?
12:00–1:30 PM | University Religious Center Courtyard
WELCOME EVENTS FROM ORSL AFFILIATES
SUN 8/16
Welcome Mass – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM | 844 W 32nd St
MON 8/17 – TUE 8/18
FreshFest – Hillel
3300 S Hoover St
WED 8/19
Welcome Packet Pick Up & Open House – Caruso Catholic Center
1:00-8:00 PM | 844 W 32nd St
THUR 8/20
Move-In Welcome Bonfire – Caruso Catholic Center
6:00 PM | 844 W 32nd St
FRI 8/21
Kickoff Shabbat – Hillel
6:00 PM Shabbat Services | 7:00 PM Dinner | 3300 S Hoover St
FRI 8/21
Welcome Shabbat – Chabad
6:30 PM | 2713 Severance St
SAT 8/22
Encounter – Caruso Catholic Center
10:00 AM | 844 W 32nd St
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
TUE 8/25 (tentative)
Welcome BBQ – Chabad
6:00 PM | 2713 Severance St
TUE 8/25
Welcome Week Bonfire – Caruso Catholic Center
6:00 PM | 844 W 32nd St
WED 8/26
Welcome Week All-American Rodeo Night – Caruso Catholic Center
6:00 PM | 844 W 32nd St
THUR 8/27
Night Fever Praise & Worship – Caruso Catholic Center
8:00 PM-Midnight | 844 W 32nd St
FRI 8/28
Welcome Back Shabbat – Hillel
6:00 PM Services, 7:00 PM Dinner | 3300 S Hoover St
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
TUE 9/1
Falafel Fiesta – Chabad
6:00 PM | 2713 Severance
MON 9/7
Freshman Jews Cruise – Chabad
4:00 PM | 2713 Severance St
We’re still adding events, so be sure to visit again