Student Organizations
USC has numerous undergraduate and graduate student organizations dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community, cultivating a sense of belonging, getting connected to professional networks, and providing opportunities for students to get involved. Please note: to be listed below, an organization must be a Recognized Student Organization.
Undergraduate student organizations range from student assemblies to academic school-specific orgs.
Many graduate student organizations are affiliated with specific professional schools but USC also features organizations open to any USC graduate student.
USC Keck has organizations open to both graduate students at Keck School of Medicine and Keck employees.
Undergraduate Student Organizations
The mission of the Student Assembly for Gender Empowerment is to program events to address emerging feminist concerns of students, faculty, and staff. SAGE seeks to uplift all voices oppressed by the patriarchy in dynamic, critical ways.
We are a queer and trans inclusive organization working towards intersectional, collective liberation.
LGBTQ+ Lifts aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to engage in weightlifting and wellness activities. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals of all identities and abilities can come together to improve their physical and mental well-being, while also building a sense of community and belonging. We believe that by promoting fitness and wellness, we can empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest and overcome the challenges they may face. Our organization is committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equity in all aspects of our work, and we strive to create a culture of acceptance and respect for all members.
Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology (QuEST) is a network of LGBTQ+ identified students studying a STEM field for both undergraduate and graduate students. We are a Viterbi organization, but welcome all queer STEM majors as well as allies. We host professional networking events, study nights, and discussions about overcoming the challenges of being out in STEM fields.
Graduate Student Organizations
USC’s Marshall Pride provides professional development, social networking, and advocacy opportunities to all Marshall graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The organization serves as a forum to address the unique professional concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender graduate business students.
Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology (QuEST) is a network of LGBTQ+ identified students studying a STEM field for both undergraduate and graduate students. We are a Viterbi organization, but welcome all queer STEM majors as well as allies. We host professional networking events, study nights, and discussions about overcoming the challenges of being out in STEM fields.
Keck School of Medicine
Keck Pride committee helps design and implement strategies to foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ patients, families, and employees throughout Keck Medicine of USC. We are comprised of staff, faculty, and students from across the medical enterprise, including Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Ambulatory Care Clinics, Keck School of Medicine, and more.