Student Resources
USC has created several resources that students can avail themselves of during this year.
Emergency Financial Aid
USC Student Basic Needs
A site for students to request assistance for basic needs from USC, including food insecurity, housing, financial aid, and technology, which can include a Hotspot (for internet access) and a loaner laptop.
USC Price TLC Fund
Established to provide temporary assistance to students in emergency situations. Students will be notified about the application process and upcoming deadlines through the student listservs. Contact Krystle Zhang for more information.
USC Price Learning Enhancement Trust Fund (LET)
Established to offer resources to Price students in need to support their academic programs during pandemic-era education. This fund is open to all Price students. Contact Krystle Zhang for more information.
Virtual Student Experience
We are SC
This will replace the USC Coronavirus site over time and has resources and information unique to the virtual semester, including FAQs, COVID-19 testing, Student Health, Mental Health, Housing and Dining, Community Guidelines, Trojan Learn and Check (both required before returning to campus), International FAQs, etc.
USC Experience
This will become USC’s interactive quad for the semester, including events and unique online experiences.
USC Keep Teaching Student Toolkit
Includes tools and resources to help students learn, collaborate, communicate, and participate in the online learning environment including Zoom, Slack, and Google Drive.
Student Events Calendar
Virtual student events happening across the Price community.
Price Virtual Programming
Events are broadcast live over Zoom. A selection of recordings are available on our YouTube channel for viewing after events have passed. Watch the most recent talks below, and visit the event playlists to explore past events.
Price Student Affairs Event Recordings
Recordings of past events hosted by Price Student Affairs.
Computing Resources
Technology is an important component of your education here at Price.
Free Software
- Grammarly – USC Price offers Grammarly free of charge to all currently enrolled students. Please fill out the license request form.
- Virtual USC Lab Computer (CloudApps) – A virtual USC Lab computer that can be accessed from anywhere, and includes such software as Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS, SAS, SPSS, STATA, and R.
- Downloadable Software – USC offers software that is freely available for download such as Microsoft Office.
- LastPass Premium Password Manager – A password manager is a tool that simplifies your online life by remembering your passwords for you. With LastPass to manage your logins, it’s easy to have a strong, unique password for every online account and improve your online security.
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Some USC online services require access through on-campus USC Secure Wireless or a wired network connection. USC offers Virtual Private Networking (VPN) to provide secure remote access to these services when you are off-campus or if your internet access is restricted.
LinkedIn Learning
USC offers LinkedIn Learning as a free resource to all students offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.
Zoom Backgrounds
A virtual background can help those who may not be comfortable with keeping their camera on. USC and Price themed Zoom backgrounds can be found here, and instructions on how to use are included.
Other Resources
To find out more about USC Student Computing Resources, including setting up your USC email, please visit USC Information Technology Services Student Page for more information.
Student Support & Advocacy
USC is a multicultural community of people from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, and class backgrounds, national origins, faith backgrounds, political beliefs, abilities, and sexual orientations.
For additional USC resources not mentioned below, click here.
Anonymous Feedback Tool
We have implemented an anonymous feedback tool as one avenue for students to share suggestions and ideas. Even if you choose to provide an email address to allow a response from Price leadership, your privacy and anonymity will be protected. More details can be found at the link.
Spring 2021 Semester Planning for International Students
Student Resources List
Bias Reporting
USC does not tolerate acts of bias within its community. All incidents of bias, hate crimes and hate incidents are considered a serious breach of our community expectations and need to be reported to allow for appropriate investigation and response.
If you experience an incident at Price or at USC, please contact our Student Affairs Office immediately or you can file a report online through the USC Office of Equity, Equal Opportunity, & Title IX.