University of Southern California
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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STARS Near You
STARS in Abilene, TX
March 31st 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join more than a dozen 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, Duke, Northwestern University, SMU, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, University of Arizona, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STARS in Midland-Odessa, TX
April 1st 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join more than a dozen 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, Duke, Northwestern University, SMU, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, University of Arizona, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: Making the Most of Your Summer
April 1st 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Juniors, summer break is around the corner! Summer is the perfect time to get a jumpstart on preparing for college applications and your final year of high school. Join STARS representatives from Vanderbilt University, Dartmouth College, University of Southern California, and the University of Alabama to learn about the opportunities available to you to build up your college admissions portfolio over the summer and how to be proactive on key tasks to make your senior year less stressful, all while making time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. While this webinar focuses on juniors, it is open to students in any grade!
Host: Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, Dartmouth College, The University of AlabamaSTARS Near You
STARS in Lubbock, TX
April 2nd 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join more than a dozen 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, Duke, Northwestern University, SMU, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, University of Arizona, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
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