USC Associates
Membership Levels and Benefits

Philanthropic support of higher education is a time-honored tradition — one that grows in importance with every passing year.

At the University of Southern California, we invite our most dedicated alumni and friends to partner with us in providing an educational experience that will help our students realize their own capacities to the fullest. Whether it’s through a generous contribution to one of USC’s highly ranked schools or special programs, or a gift to further the president’s priorities, members of the USC Associates are investing in an exciting legacy of discovery, creativity, and leadership.

Membership Levels

Membership in the USC Associates is open to alumni, parents, and other friends of the university who choose to give at the following levels:

CHAIRMAN
$300,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $3,000 yearly contribution to the USC Associates

PRESIDENTIAL
$150,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $1,500 yearly contribution to the USC Associates

PROVOST
$50,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $500 yearly contribution to the USC Associates

JUNIOR  (35 years old and younger)
$2,500 per year

Benefits of Membership

While an investment in the university’s future offers its own rewards, members of the USC Associates also receive a variety of benefits acknowledging their special relationship with USC.

Chairman Associates
• Exclusive event with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
• Special Chairman's parking decal for car for complimentary on-campus parking*      (no wait at gate)
• Golf-cart shuttle service on campus (Monday-Friday, when available)
• Exclusive Chairman's cruise/trip
• Periodic communication from USC President Steven Sample
• Invitation to a USC President’s football party (one per season)
• Special recognition opportunities and/or private briefing and VIP tour of the program you support (as applicable)
• VIP courtesies at USC University Hospital, including help with scheduling appointments and securing referrals, pre-admission assistance, and pre-arranged curbside escort service **
• Personalized assistance with USC-related questions and requests
• Signature USC Associates Chairman's level pin
• Attractive wall plaque (awarded at completion of pledge)
• Invitations to premier university and members-only events
• Courtesy borrowing privileges at USC University Park Campus Libraries
• Discounts for on-campus musical and theatrical performances
• Up to 50% off all USC Spectrum events

Presidential Associates
• Exclusive event with University President
• Invitation to a USC President’s football party (one per season)
• Periodic communication from USC President Steven Sample
• Special recognition opportunities and/or private briefing and VIP tour of the program you support (as applicable)
• VIP courtesies at USC University Hospital, including help with scheduling appointments and securing referrals, pre-admission assistance, and pre-arranged curbside escort service **
• Personalized assistance with USC-related questions and requests
• Signature USC Associates Presidential level pin
• Attractive wall plaque (awarded at completion of pledge)
• Invitations to premier university and members-only events
• Courtesy borrowing privileges at USC University Park Campus Libraries
• Discounts for on-campus musical and theatrical performances
• Up to 50% off all USC Spectrum events
• Complimentary on-campus parking *

Provost Associates
• Exclusive event with University Provost
• Special recognition opportunities and/or private briefing and VIP tour of the program you support (as applicable)
• Personalized assistance with USC-related questions and requests
• Invitations to premier university and members-only events
• Discounts for on-campus musical and theatrical performances
• Up to 50% off all USC Spectrum events
• Courtesy borrowing privileges at USC University Park Campus Libraries
• Signature USC Associates Provost level pin
• Attractive wall plaque (awarded at completion of pledge)
• Complimentary on-campus parking *

Junior Associates
• Invitations to premier university and members-only events
• Personalized assistance with USC-related questions and requests
• Courtesy borrowing privileges at USC University Park Campus Libraries
• Discounts for on-campus musical and theatrical performances
• Up to 50% off all USC Spectrum events
• Complimentary on-campus parking *
  

* Complimentary on-campus parking is extended to all USC Associates members except full-time faculty, staff, and students of the university.

** Please be sure to contact the USC Associates office in advance to request these special courtesies.

Please note that all benefits are subject to change.

We invite you to join the USC Associates!

Please click here to download a membership pledge form (in PDF format).