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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STORY in Moscow, ID
October 16th 2024, 6:30 pm PDT
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 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Denver, Notre Dame, The University of Iowa, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Walla Walla, WA
October 17th 2024, 6:30 pm PDT
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 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Denver, Notre Dame, The University of Iowa, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Bend, OR
October 19th 2024, 2:00 pm PDT
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 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Denver, Notre Dame, The University of Iowa, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Redding, CA
October 20th 2024, 2:00 pm PDT
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 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Denver, Notre Dame, The University of Iowa, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Incline Village, NV
October 21st 2024, 6:30 pm PDT
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 60-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Denver, Notre Dame, The University of Iowa, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale University