Announcements
Important Registration Deadlines (VIEW CALENDAR)
– September 13: Last day to register and add classes, and last day to drop a class without a mark of a “W” for Session 001
– September 13: Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001 (Only applies to UG – all architecture courses must be taken for a Letter Grade, and only 1 GE can be taken as pass/no pass)
Welcome students, faculty and staff. Here you will find a range of links and helpful information.
- Scholarship Opportunities
Traveling Fellowships (click "Traveling Fellowships" on left column navigation)
- Student Organizations
Alpha Rho Chi ↗ (APX), a professional co-ed architecture fraternity
American Institute of Architecture Students ↗ (AIAS)
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA Student Chapter)
Architecture Student Council (officers elected by the student body)
Association for Women in Architecture (AWA)
- Resources
Workshop Safety Manual (PDF)
- Academics
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Master of Architecture First-Professional (+2, +3)
Master of Advanced Architectural Studies Post-Professional
Master of Heritage Conservation
Master of Landscape Architecture
Certificate in Building Science
Certificate in Heritage Conservation
Certificate in Landscape Architecture
- Financial Aid
- Professional Network and Career Development
AIA Los Angeles Job Listings ↗
AIAS Toward an Evolution of Studio Culture ↗
American Institute of Architecture Students ↗
The Architect's Newspaper Job Board ↗
The American Institute of Architects ↗
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture ↗
The Emerging Professional's Companion ↗
Instructions on How to Establish an NCARB Record
Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure Initiative
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards ↗
- Directory
- Health & Well-Being
Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T) ↗
Counseling and Mental Health Services ↗ (213) 740-7711
- Helpful Advisement Links
Civility Code (PDF)
General Education ↗ (for students who started college before Fall 2015)
General Education ↗ (for students who started college in Fall 2015 and after)
Grade Appeal Procedures (PDF)
NAAB Conditions for Accreditation 2015 (PDF)
NAAB Procedures for Accreditation 2014 (PDF)
OASIS ↗
Requirements ↗ (for students who started college in Fall 2015 and after)
Requirements ↗ (for students who started college before Fall 2015)
Undergraduate Majors or Minors ↗
USC Academic Records and Registrar ↗
USC Architecture Attendance Guide (PDF)
Student Services & Administrative Deadlines
Studio Culture Document (PDF)
- Student Work
Call for Social Media Content - Share your favorite school projects for a chance to be featured on USC Architecture's Instagram account.
- Student Competitions
2019 Samsung Mobile Design Competition
Samsung and Dezeen are calling for the best graphics and accessory designs to enhance future Galaxy mobile devices, in a new competition with prize money of $40,000. LEARN MORE
- Faculty Development
Faculty Members (PDF)
Faculty Profile Summaries (PDF)
Faculty Support Fund Guidelines (PDF)
General Standards for Tenure Track Faculty (PDF)
Information for New Faculty (PDF)
UCAPT Manual (PDF)
- Procedures
- Teaching & Grading
Attendance Guide (PDF)
Grade Appeal Procedures (PDF)
Grading and Correction of Grades Handbook (PDF)
Grading System (GRS) Instructions ↗
Important Blackboard Documents/Instructions (.zip download)
Information and Paperwork for Incompletes (PDF)
Studio Culture Document (PDF)
- Curriculum
Academic Conduct Support 2019 (PDF)
Contact Hours Reference (PDF)
Syllabus Guidelines ↗ (Scroll to Bottom)
Sample Syllabus Template (DOC)
- Accreditation
NAAB Architecture Program Report 2013-14 (APR) (PDF)
NAAB Conditions for Accreditation 2014 (PDF)
NAAB Procedures for Accreditation 2015 (PDF)
2014 Visiting Report (PDF)
- Research
Guide to Research at USC (PDF)
- Calendar
- Resources
Emergency Contacts / Recognizing Disturbing Situations / Counseling Services
Faculty Application and Guidelines for Access to Digital Fabrication
- Forms
- Business Office