Student Basic Needs strengthens access to critical resources by cultivating campus and community partnerships and maintaining a robust basic needs referral network. Through proactive navigation support, we empower students to leverage a broader ecosystem of services that reinforce their food, housing, and economic well-being.
Community Resource Guide
Our Community Resource Guide provides a curated list of campus and Los Angeles–based resources to support students’ food, housing, and financial needs. The guide is designed to help students navigate options beyond campus and connect with services that align with their individual circumstances.
Campus Resources
Student Basic Needs partners with campus offices to help students navigate academic, personal, and financial challenges. These resources provide specialized support and work collaboratively to ensure students are connected to timely, appropriate care and services.
USC Career Center
The USC Career Center supports students with career exploration, internship and job preparation, and professional development. Students can access career advising, workshops, employer events, and Handshake, USC’s university-wide career platform connecting students to employers and opportunities.
- General Questions: careers@usc.edu
- Front Desk Phone: (213)740-9111
USC Student Health – Counseling and Mental Health
USC Student Health offers mental health support through individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and specialized care for gender-based harm.
- Urgent support: Walk in to Engemann or Eric Cohen Student Health Centers
- 24/7 Crisis Line: 213-740-9355 (WELL)
- 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “TROJAN” to 741741 for confidential, text-based support through the Crisis Text Line
USC Campus Support & Intervention
The Office of Campus Support & Intervention (CSI) provides care, coordination, and guidance for students navigating complex or distressing situations. CSI works collaboratively with students to assess needs, connect them to appropriate campus and community resources, and offer ongoing support during challenging circumstances.
USC Office of Student Accessibility Services
USC Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) supports students with documented disabilities by coordinating academic, housing, and campus accommodations. The office works with students to ensure equal access to university programs and services, including support related to temporary or ongoing medical, psychological, or learning needs.
USC Office of Civil Rights
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) provides information, support, and reporting options related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and gender-based harm. OCRC helps ensure students have access to university programs and resources free from discrimination and can connect individuals to supportive measures and guidance as needed.
USC Office of International Services
Immigration advising, employment guidance, and support services for international students.
- General and F-1 Student-Related Inquiries: ois@usc.edu
- J-1 Scholar and Student-Related Inquiries: j1scholar@usc.edu or j1student@usc.edu