Membership Levels and Courtesies
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 minimum annual contribution to the USC Associates
Presidential
$150,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $1,500 minimum annual contribution to the USC Associates
Provost
$50,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $500 minimum annual contribution to the USC Associates
JUNIOR (members ages 35 and younger)
$25,000 (payable within 5 years)
plus $250 minimum annual contribution to the USC Associates
Courtesies of Membership
While an investment in the university’s future offers its own rewards, members of the USC Associates also receive a variety of courtesies 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)
- Periodic communication from the University President
- 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 Keck Medical Center of USC, 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
- Invitation to join the USC University Club
Presidential Associates
- Exclusive event with University President
- Invitation to a USC President’s football party (one per season)
- Periodic communication from the University President
- Special recognition opportunities and/or private briefing and VIP tour of the program you support (as applicable)
- VIP courtesies at Keck Medical Center of USC, 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)
- Complimentary on-campus parking *
- Invitation to join the USC University Club
Provost Associates
- Exclusive event with University Provost
- Special recognition opportunities and/or private briefing and VIP tour of the program you support (as applicable)
- VIP courtesies at Keck Medical Center of USC, 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
- Invitations to premier university and members-only events
- Discounts for on-campus musical and theatrical performances
- Attractive wall plaque (awarded at completion of pledge)
- Complimentary on-campus parking *
- Invitation to join the USC University Club
Junior Associates
- Invitations to premier university and members-only events
- Personalized assistance with USC-related questions and requests
- Complimentary on-campus parking *
- VIP courtesies at Keck Medical Center of USC, including help with scheduling appointments and securing referrals, pre-admission assistance, and pre-arranged curbside escort service **
- Invitation to join the USC University Club
* 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 courtesies are subject to change.
