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Our Commitment

As a member of the STARS College Network, the University of Southern California works to bridge the gap in access to higher education that exists for rural and small-town students. USC’s mission is “to create informed and prepared citizens of the world, to advance knowledge, and to serve the public good.” To that end, all students should have access to higher education, regardless of their backgrounds or economic status. We believe making a USC education available to more rural and small-town students will not only expand opportunities for those students and serve the public good, but will also enrich the diversity of voices and perspectives present on our campus. We are committed to increasing the exposure that rural and small-town students have to post-secondary options like USC, and introducing them to the world of possibilities that higher education can create.

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STORY in Johnson City, TN

April 27th 2025, 2:00 pm EDT

Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.

Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STORY in Charleston, WV

April 28th 2025, 6:30 pm EDT

Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.

Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STORY in Roanoke, VA

April 29th 2025, 5:30 pm EDT

Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.

Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STORY in Fayetteville, NC

April 30th 2025, 6:30 pm EDT

Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.

Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STORY in Macon, GA

May 1st 2025, 6:00 pm EDT

Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.

Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STARS Virtual College Fair

May 6th 2025, 7:00 pm CST

Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a virtual college fair!

Host: Amherst College, Auburn University, Berkeley, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of Maryland, College Park, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University

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STARS in Duluth, MN

May 12th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Ashland, WI

May 13th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Kingsford, MI

May 14th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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STARS in Seymour, WI

May 15th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT

Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.

Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale University

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