Serving as a resource hub for current USC students as they navigate the campus and provide support in building community.
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Welcome Students
The First Generation Plus Success Center aims to create a culture of belonging and inclusion that will facilitate the transition of first-generation USC students into college life.
Who We Serve
We provide a space for all USC students who identify as first-generation, transfer, undocumented, and/or former foster youth.
Receive Support
We are committed to connecting students to campus support services to ensure all Trojans have the tools to thrive on campus.
Get Involved
USC offers a diverse range of opportunities for Trojans to be involved on campus from campus activities to student government.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging and a culture of holistic well-being through intentional mentorship, supportive services, and leadership opportunities.
First Generation College Students
USC defines first-generation college students as students where neither parents attended or completed college. The First Generation Plus Success Center seeks to provide resources and opportunities to first-generation Trojans to make certain their academic journey is a fruitful one.
Former Foster Youths
The First Generation Plus Success Center partners with USC’s Trojan Guardian Scholars program to support current and former foster youth who are exiting the foster care system.
We are excited to offer a program that invites this exceptional group of students to not only attend classes at USC, but to develop a personal connection with USC staff and faculty, as well as other students.
Below you will find more information about our Trojan Guardian Scholars program.
Undocumented Immigrant Students
The First Generation Plus Success Center staff seeks to provide access to resources – including legal assistance and scholarships – to undocumented students to ensure all needs are met regardless of income, cultural background, or residency.
Transfer Students
The First Generation Plus Success Center seeks to support transfer students through a variety of programming and resources to help make the transition to USC as smooth as possible.
First Generation Plus Success Center
Come visit the brand new space for first-generation, undocumented, and former foster youth at USC beginning Spring 2021.
#Belonging: Student Wellbeing
Read these testimonials from your fellow Trojan transfers, as they share their journeys to success and belonging on campus. Self Reflection Activities: 1. Read Greater Good and reflect on the testimonials above. 2. In any handy notebook, describe how you form connections with peers, classmates, and professors–either to ask for help with specific problems or […]
#Conversation: The Writing Center
The USC Writing Center is a free service where you can enter into conversations that advance your writing projects, lead to new discoveries, and transform your understanding of issues that matter to you. In this video, meet the Writing Center Director and a Writing Center consultant who was a transfer student herself. Self Reflection Activity: […]
#Explore: Academic Honors & Fellowships
Watch this video to explore opportunities for taking your education beyond USC and being funded for it. In this video, a USC transfer student explains how he has benefitted from USC’s many opportunities through the Office of Academic Honors and Fellowships. Self Reflection Activities: 1. Explore AHF’s databases to find an award or fellowship you might […]
