USC School of Architecture

Invest in the Future of Design and the Built Environment

For more than a century, the USC School of Architecture has shaped the spaces and systems that define how we live, work, and connect.

Today, the challenges of climate change, housing equity, and technological transformation demand bold ideas and visionary leadership.

Your support ensures that USC Architecture continues to lead this charge.

Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of designers, thinkers, and innovators who will create a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world. Rooted in Los Angeles’ global laboratory and connected to an international network of scholars and practitioners, USC Architecture leverages research, creativity, and collaboration to address the most pressing issues of our time.


Why Your Partnership Matters


Join the USC Architectural Guild

One of the most direct ways to support students and strengthen our professional community. Your annual membership funds mentorship, networking, and career development while connecting you to leaders across the built environment.

- Individuals: First‑Year Graduates Complimentary · USC Alumni $125 · Non‑USC Alumni $250

- Corporate: Small Business $1,500 · Business $2,500

All levels receive tailored annual benefits such as recognition in Guild materials, access to the membership directory, reserved seating at select public programs, priority registration for the Guild Awards, and opportunities to mentor or serve on committees. Corporate members also receive a complimentary Career Fair booth and staff engagement opportunities.

Learn more: https://arch.usc.edu/guild/membership

Advance Innovation

Your investment fuels research in adaptive reuse, urban resilience, and emerging technologies that redefine practice.

Empower Students

Scholarships and fellowships open doors for talented students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring the profession reflects the communities it serves.

Build Global Impact

From local community engagement to international design studios, USC Architecture prepares graduates to lead with vision and responsibility.

For over 100 years, USC Architecture alumni and faculty have pioneered paradigm‑shifting ideas that influence cities and communities worldwide. With your support, we will expand this legacy by developing new programs, enhancing facilities, and fostering partnerships that amplify impact.

Together, we can shape a future where design improves lives and strengthens communities. Join us in building that future.

Areas of Support

USC Architectural Guild

One of the most direct ways to support students and strengthen our professional community....LEARN MORE

USC Architecture Dean's Innovation Fund

The USC Architecture Dean’s Innovation Fund enables the Dean to invest strategically in transformative opportunities. These include enhancing student experiences......LEARN MORE

USC Architecture Global Studies Fund

USC Architecture’s semester-long programs in Asia, the Mediterranean, and Latin America provide transformative global experiences essential for understanding the relationship between culture and the built environment....LEARN MORE

USC Architecture Student Materials Fund

A 21st century education requires state-of the-art facilities. Across the USC Architecture campus, students rely on computer numerical control (CNC)...LEARN MORE

USC Architecture Scholarship Fund

The USC School of Architecture is dedicated to attracting top undergraduate and graduate students....LEARN MORE