ogram is classified as "comprehensive" and offers 134 master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through 17 professional schools.[29][31] USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[31] The university was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1969.[32]

uates who must pass an extensive screening process and background check before they are hired.DPS also has 143 un-armed Community Service Officers (CSOs) who complement the services provided by the Public Safety Officers.The Department’s 24-hour communications center coordinates and supports the activities of field personnel. 19 Public Safety Communication Operators coordinate communication among...

ctivities are funded by the student activity fee, which the Treasurer has control over setting and that the Senate approves. In addition to USG, residents within university housing are represented and governed by the University Residential Student Community (URSC), which is divided by residence hall. The Graduate Student Government (GSG) consists of senators elected by the students of each s

Bovard Hall, home of USC's central administration, shortly after completion in 1921; the streets later became pedestrian-onlyUSC is a private corporation controlled by a Board of Trustees composed of 50 voting members and several life trustees, honorary trustees, and trustees emeriti who do not vote. Voting members of the Board of Trustees are elected for five-year terms. One fifth of the Trustees...