The Trojan Welcome Experience (TWE) ignites the start of the semester with the unmistakable energy of USC. This is where Trojan spirit comes to life and where you become part of the Trojan Family. Through a dynamic lineup of signature events, immersive programs, and campus-wide celebrations, TWE invites you to step into a community built on connection, tradition, and bold beginnings.
From your first moments on campus, you will discover opportunities to meet new friends, engage with student organizations, and connect with the people and resources that define the Trojan Family. Whether you are drawn by the music, the moments, the free food, or the chance to find your place, TWE creates the space for it all.
Most Trojan Welcome Experience events require your USC Student ID Card for entry. Be sure to complete the steps to obtain your card as early as possible by visiting the USCard Services Website.
Fight On!
Fall 2026 Dates
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – September 27, 2026
Schedule
Trojan Welcome Experience 2026
Welcome Week: 8/17 – 8/23
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light up the Night | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Various Locations, UPC (Founders Park) | Register Here |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convocation | 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Alumni Park | Information Here |
| Dornsife New Student Welcome Event | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Founders Park | More information and registration coming soon |
| Ask Me Booth | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Trousdale/Childs Way | Questions? Stop by the Student Union on Childs way |
| Residential College Cup Opening | TBA | TBA | Galen Center | More information and registration coming soon |
| Spark! | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | McCarthy Quad | Information Here |
Friday, August 21, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Me Booth | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Trousdale/Childs Way | Questions? Stop by the Student Union on Childs way |
| On-Campus Student Job Fair | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q1-4, Hahn Plaza | Register Here |
| Welcome Back Concert | 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | McCarthy Quad | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoamZone | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Hahn Plaza/TQ3/ TQ4 | More information and registration coming soon |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res College Kick Offs | TBA | TBA | Various Locations, all USC housing | More information and registration coming soon |
Week 1: 8/24 – 8/30
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Involvement Fair Day 1 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 3-4, Alumni Park, McCarthy Quad, Hahn Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Involvement Fair Day 2 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 3-4, Alumni Park, McCarthy Quad, Hahn Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
| FSL Involvement Fair | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 3-4 | More information and registration coming soon |
Thursday, August 27, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Involvement Fair Day 3 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 3-4, Alumni Park, McCarthy Quad, Hahn Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
| Dornsife “Lab Crawl” | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Dornsife Lab Locations around Campus | More information and registration coming soon |
| Rec Fest | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 3-4, Alumni Park, McCarthy Quad, Hahn Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
| Late Night ‘SC Kickoff | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Friday, August 28, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night ‘SC Silent Disco | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Leavey Library (TBD) | More information and registration coming soon |
| Football Rally | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | Robert Wood Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Day #1 USC v. San Jose State | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | LA Memorial Colosium | More information and registration coming soon |
| Night at the Museum | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Wallis Annenberg Building | More information and registration coming soon |
Week 2: 8/31 – 9/6
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad Fair | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Trousdale Q 3 | More information and registration coming soon |
| Dornsife “Lab Crawl” | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Dornsife Lab Locations around Campus | More information and registration coming soon |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night SC: Project Hail Mary | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
| Open Dialogue Event | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Bovard Auditorium | More information and registration coming soon |
Friday, September 4, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Day #2 USC v. Fresno State | 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | LA Memorial Colosium | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, September 5, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night ‘SC Event | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TBA | More information and registration coming soon |
Week 3: 9/7 – 9/13
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Employer Resume Review | 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Virtual on Handshake | Register Here |
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship Expo | 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 1-4, Alumni Park, Hahn Plaza | Register Here |
Thursday, September 10, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Career Fair | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Trousdale Parkway Q 1-4, Alumni Park, Hahn Plaza | Register Here |
| Songs in the Key of Life at 50: A Panel Conversation | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Bovard Auditorium | More information and registration coming soon |
| Tommy-oke | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Friday, September 11, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symphonic Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life 50th Anniversary Celebration | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Bovard Auditorium | More information and registration coming soon |
| Late Night ‘SC x Trojan Shop Local Collab (TBD) | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | McCarthy Quad | More information and registration coming soon |
| Football Rally | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | Robert Wood Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, September 12, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Day #3 USC v. Louisana | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | TBA | More information and registration coming soon |
Sunday, September 13, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res College Cup: Women’s Soccer Activation | TBA | TBA | Rawlinson Stadium | More information and registration coming soon |
Week 4: 9/14 – 9/20
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppet Sundae | 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Founders Park | More information and registration coming soon |
Thursday, September 17, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night ‘SC x Nights at Troy: Trivia Night | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Friday, September 18, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night ‘SC: Dodgers Night | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Dodgers Stadium (Off Campus) | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, September 19, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night ‘SC: Scavenger Hunt | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Week 5: 9/21 – 9/27
Monday, September 21, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Hazing Prevention Week D1 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Hahn Plaza, Trousdale Q3 | More information and registration coming soon |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Carnival | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Alumni Park, Trousdale Parkway 3/4 | More information and registration coming soon |
| Fall Hazing Prevention Week D2 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Hahn Plaza, Trousdale Q3 | More information and registration coming soon |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Hazing Prevention Week D3 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Hahn Plaza, Trousdale Q3 | More information and registration coming soon |
Thursday, September 24, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy-oke | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | TCC Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
Friday, September 25, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football Rally | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | Robert Wood Plaza | More information and registration coming soon |
| Band Night | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Tommy’s Place | More information and registration coming soon |
Saturday, September 26, 2026
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game #4: USC v. Oregon | TBA | TBA | TBA | More information and registration coming soon |
Previous Trojan Welcome Experience Highlights
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact resed@usc.edu. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
TWE programs are open to all eligible individuals. Student Life operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the USC’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.