Alumni
The value of our expansive USC alumni network cannot be understated. Living and working throughout the world, our alumni programs help you make and keep connections that provide advantages in your professional and personal life after graduation. As an alumnus of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (formerly USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development), you are eligible for a lifetime of free benefits as a member of the Trojan Family.
Explore the many opportunities to tap into the power of this Trojan Family, sign up to volunteer as a mentor or host, or contribute to the most pressing needs of the Sol Price School students and programs.
Alumni Community
Alumni Notes
Share your success story with other Price alumni. Submit an alumni note to [email protected] highlighting your work, progress, opportunities, and successes.
Fight Online Community
Access the power and spirit of the Trojan family. Price alumni are invited to join thousands of Trojans from all majors and degree programs in the Fight Online Community, an exclusive directory of Trojans across the globe.
Follow us on LinkedIn for professional networking and news about the Price School.
Career Development
The Price Office of Career Services connects students motivated to solve local and global problems with practitioners who already are. By empowering students to navigate career complexity, we help create life-long, fulfilling careers.
Career Services In-house & Online
The Office of Career Services helps USC Price graduates launch rewarding careers in all fields related to public policy. It also provides professional development programs and resources exclusively for USC Price students and alumni. Career resources encompass the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
Explore the many opportunities for career development and enrichment available in-person and online for Price students, alumni, and employers. Career advisement (see Handshake below), Fall Networking Night, Virtual Career Fairs, and more add value to the USC Price degree. Visit us online or contact the Price Office of Career Services at (213) 740-0546 or [email protected] to inquire about career benefits for Price alumni.
Connect ’SC
The USC Career Planning and Placement Center provides extensive services for alumni. Price graduates may register on the Connect ’SC career site to begin enjoying the benefits today.
Handshake
USC Price alumni can maintain access to Price career resources and Price-focused career advising through Handshake, the official career platform for USC Price. Search for jobs, make career advising appointments, and access Price-specific career resources all within Handshake.
To get started in Handshake:
- Create an account in Handshake using your @alumni.usc.edu email account or personal email.
- Wait for approval to Handshake (24 to 48hrs).
- Complete your Handshake profile.
Handshake gives you personalized job recommendations, increases your chances of having a recruiter message you directly with job opportunities and event invitations, and uses your job interests to recommend opportunities to you.
Give Back
One of the important benefits of a USC education is access to the Trojan alumni network. The Price School of Public Policy has a long history of alumni support through both volunteer efforts and philanthropic giving to scholarships, research, and other top financial priorities.
Partners & Volunteers
The Trojan Family and Price alumni boast exceptional networks and experiences. We encourage you to share professional experiences with current students in several ways:
- Career Fair/Networking Nights
- Career Development Panels
- Price Professional Mentor Program (PPMP)
- Internship/Residency Provider
- Student Recruitment
To become a mentor or post a job or internship, please contact Thomas Eng, Assistant Director for Career Advising, at [email protected].
Support Pressing Needs
A gift to the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is an investment in our mission. With your help, we can provide scholarship support and timely resources to best train new generations how to become leaders in the interdisciplinary fields related to public policy.
Your gift to USC Price School provides critical resources for our students and faculty and helps the school continue its upward trajectory and global impact. Consider a contribution of any amount, or an automated monthly donation, in support of top priorities like student scholarships and our unrestricted Price Alumni Fund dedicated to offsetting critical needs as they arise.
Explore other ways to give, including gifts made through your will or trust.
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