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Visit USC Architecture

  • For Prospective applicants
  • Getting Here
  • Virtual Tour
  • Parking

As an academic cultural institution in the heart of South Los Angeles, certain lectures, exhibitions and other special events are open to the public. Please visit our calendar page for a list of upcoming events.


RELATED RESOURCES: Virtual Campus Map, Visit USCEvents Calendar

For Prospective Undergraduate Applicants

Prospective undergraduate first-year or transfer applicants and their families are invited to attend an in-person or virtual USC Architecture information session.

 

A USC Architecture admission representative will provide an overview of the school as well as details about the application process. During the summer, our in-person sessions are offered most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the mid-day and our virtual sessions most Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. 

 

Reservations are required for the in-person or virtual sessions.

For Prospective Graduate Applicants

Prospective graduate applicants are invited to an in-person or virtual USC Architecture information session.

 

A USC Architecture admission representative will provide an overview of the school as well as details about the application process. 

 

Reservations are required for the in-person or virtual sessions. Please fill out request form for an appointment.

If you can’t visit us in person, we’ve created a short virtual tour to show you around the School.
Getting Here

USC is easily accessible via major freeways and public transportation. The School of Architecture is located near the corners of Watt Way and Bloom Walk on the southwest corner of the University Park Campus.

ADDRESS

Watt Hall, 850 Bloom Walk, Suite 204

Los Angeles, California 90089-0291


Public Transit

USC Architecture is conveniently located near the Metro Expo Line and multiple public bus routes. 


BUS

USCTransportation has compiled a list of MTA bus routes that currently service the University Park Campus and its vicinity. We also have a list of Metrolink rail routes that service USC. Also, you may find the MTA System Map useful.


METRO

The School of Architecture is just a short walk from the Expo Park/USC station on the Metro Expo Line. After exiting the train, head north on Trousdale Parkway and take a left on Bloom Walk. The School will be on your lefthand side.


FROM los angeles international airport

Head east on I-105 and then north on I-110. Take exit 20B for Exposition Boulevard toward 37th Street. Continue onto S. Hope Street (signs for Exposition Boulevard) and make a left onto W. Exposition Boulevard. Take a right onto Watt Way and enter campus through the Watt Way Entrance (Gate 1). 


Parking

Parking is available at several parking structures and meters throughout the University Park Campus.

On-Campus Parking

The Downey Way Parking Structure is the closest parking lot to the School of Architecture. Guests may access the structure through the Downey Way Entrance or the Watt Way Entrance. Parking on campus is currently $20 per day, though rates and availability may vary for special events. Parking meters are also available throughout campus. For more information, visit USC's Public Parking page.


Off-Campus Parking

Four- and two-hour metered parking is available on Vermont Avenue, Figueroa Street and just north of campus on Jefferson Boulevard.