USC Capital Campus
The USC Capital Campus brings USC’s constellation of schools, centers and institutes together with the brightest minds in our nation’s capital to prepare and develop strong leaders and forge critical partnerships to address and create solutions to complex problems.
All roads run through D.C. No matter their school or major, students can benefit from studying, interning and living in the nation’s capital.
USC Capital Campus Executive Director Elyse Levine
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January 2025
This month, we marked the start of the new year and the beginning of the USC Spring Semester in D.C. Program. The inaugural cohort of 36 students will live, intern and study in the nation’s capital. We also announced the launch of a new D.C.-based cohort of the USC Distinguished Leaders Program.
December 2025
This month, we concluded our inaugural First Semester in D.C. freshman program at the Capital Campus. Students participated in a lecture recorded for CSPAN’s “Lectures in History” series and “Write On!,” a finals preparation event.
November 2025
This month, the USC Board of Trustees held its first board meeting at the USC Capital Campus. We also hosted our second annual Trojan Family Reception with more than 300 alumni, parents and friends of the university in attendance.
Support the USC Capital Campus
The Capital Campus is planting USC’s flag in the nation’s capital. Every contribution to the USC Capital Campus Excellence Fund amplifies our ability to provide students with immersive experiences they can only have in Washington, D.C., accelerates the research and impact of our faculty by allowing them to convene and collaborate with the organizations and partners that are creating public policy, and creates opportunities to engage and connect our Trojan Family through activities, events, and career opportunities. Your partnership and support are helping us create a legacy that will solidify USC’s expertise and impact in the policies and leadership of our nation.
Latest USC in D.C. News
First Semester in D.C.’s inaugural cohort reflects on unique beginning to their USC experience
Fifty-seven freshmen spent the fall semester studying at the USC Capital Campus as part of the First Semester in D.C. program open to students in any major.
New USC in D.C. Spring Semester Program set to launch this spring
The inaugural USC in D.C. Spring Semester Program, anchored at USC’s Capital Campus, provides sophomores, juniors and seniors from all majors the opportunity to live, work and learn in the nation’s capital.
USC Capital Campus awarded LEED Platinum certification
The certification underscores the university’s commitment to sustainability from coast-to-coast
USC Capital Campus hosts inaugural D.C. Climate Week Nature Day
USC deans and faculty shared innovative climate research and insights as part of a full day of programming at the USC Capital Campus.
USC students’ D.C. dreams come true
A gift from the Epstein family opens opportunities for USC students in the nation’s capital.
USC launches Trojan Caucus on Capitol Hill
A gift from the Epstein family opens opportunities for USC students in the nation’s capital.