Finding Support

USC Office of the Ombuds
If you are experiencing a university-related concern, conflict, or challenging situation, please feel free to contact the Office of the Ombuds. This office is open to all members of the USC community with a campus related issue.
Website: https://ombuds.usc.edu/who-we-are/

USC Student Affairs Home
USC’s Division of Student Affairs is devoted to creating an integrated learning experience that helps students reach their educational, personal and professional aspirations. Here are some of the supports available to you as a USC and USC Rossier student.
Website: https://studentaffairs.usc.edu/

USC Office of the Provost
Stay informed on issues in higher education that impact your time at USC by reading the announcements from the Office of the Provost, including campus safety, diversity and inclusion, and DACA.
Website: https://www.provost.usc.edu/category/announcements/

Student Counseling Services (SCS) – (213) 740-7711 – 24/7 on call
Free and confidential mental health treatment for students, including short-term psychotherapy, group counseling, stress fitness workshops and crisis intervention.
Website: https://safety.usc.edu/resources/counseling/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Website: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Services (RSVP) – (213) 740-4900 – 24/7 on call
Free and confidential therapy services, workshops, and training for situations related to gender-based harm.
Website: https://studenthealth.usc.edu/sexual-assault/

Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX – eeotix@usc.edu
Works with faculty, staff, visitors, applicants, and students around issues of protected class.
Website: https://equity.usc.edu/

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)
OSAS is the USC unit responsible for ensuring equal access for students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal law. The OSAS team is committed to serving the USC community through: ensuring equal access, removing disability-related obstacles, supporting civil rights, and increasing education and awareness on behalf of students with disabilities.
Website: https://osas.usc.edu

Campus Support and Intervention (213) 740-0411
CSI connects with members of the USC community when they need support in achieving their academic, professional, and/or personal goals. We can provide consultation, in person or over the phone, to learn more about your individual situation so we can provide guidance and help you connect with relevant campus and community resources.

Website: https://campussupport.usc.edu/

Office of Professionalism and Ethics (213) 740-5755
When OPE receives a complaint, the staff reviews the information provided and assigns it to the appropriate investigative office (such as the Office of Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs), ensuring a timely resolution is reached in accordance with established procedures.

Report complaints directly to OPE through by emailing ope@usc.edu or by calling (213) 740-5755.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at USC
Information on events, programs and training, the Diversity Task Force (including representatives for each school), chronology, participation and various resources for students.
Website: https://diversity.usc.edu/

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
For online meditation, mindfulness classes, spiritual care and pastoral counseling, visit the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life: orsl.usc.edu

USC Emergency Information
Provides safety and other updates, including ways in which instruction will be continued if an officially declared emergency makes travel to campus infeasible.
Website: http://emergency.usc.edu

USC Department of Public Safety – 213-740-4321 (UPC) and 323-442-1000 (HSC) for 24-hour emergency assistance or to report a crime
Provides overall safety to USC community.
Website: https://dps.usc.edu

Additional Resources and Supports