Trojan Connections

Hands-on Experience, Valuable Connections

Located in the heart of LA, USC Marshall provides access to the people and places that make LA a global force in numerous industries.

35 Organizations—from the Asian American Business Association to the Value Investing Group—offer leadership and networking options to every student.

Student Organizations

Student Connections
Alumni Connections

Student Connections

From the moment I stepped on campus, I realized that students wanted to meet people, make friends, and learn and grow together.

Sarah Friedman
Hometown: Oswego, OR
Class of 2011

This is a place where meeting people – and making lifelong connections – is not just encouraged; it’s contagious.

Whether it’s involvement in student government, student consulting projects, business associations like the Asian Business Association or the Trojan Real Estate Association, USC Marshall’s 35 student-led organizations provide forums where you can connect with others who share your passions. Our student organizations build leadership, encourage teamwork, and sharpen networking skills. Associations also provide a context where students can interact with employers, faculty, alumni and peers who provide guidance in areas such as academic coursework and professional pursuits.

Beyond Marshall, USC has over 500 student organizations that run the gamut from the academic, to the cultural, performance, political, recreational, religious/spiritual, residential, service, and social No matter your passion, you will easily find yourself as a member of our vibrant student community.

Alumni Connections

You will meet so many people here that have done so much, and it’s really good to keep in contact with them. The Trojan network, it’s a real thing. It’s really amazing how much people are willing to give back to USC.

Emily Tighe, 2011
Hometown: Maryland; and Northern California

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Melinda Albert

Undergrad: University of Southern California

Hometown: Orange County, California

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“I always thought that, for a place that was so competitive to get into, that’s so strong academically, that kids would be more guarded and focused on their own success. But the people are friendly here and they care about each other. It’s a real community.”

As a student at Marshall, you’re also part of the legendary Trojan Family network.

We offer you more than just connections to other students, faculty and industry mentors. With more than 233,000 USC alumni (more than 77,000 Marshall alums) students have opportunities to connect with fellow Trojans throughout their lives. Alumni stay involved by mentoring students, speaking on campus, attending networking sessions, offering job leads, hiring fellow alumni and students, and lending crucial financial support.

Alumni are located around the world, in over 100 countries and in all 50 status. The global focus of a Marshall education fosters alumni careers around the country and around the world.