To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of your overall compensation and total rewards package. For in-person document submissions, University HR Benefits is located at the University Gardens Building (UGB), 3500 S Figueroa Street, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA, 90089. For all other Benefits-related support, please contact the HR Service Center.
For active USC employees
Visit the protected USC Benefits & Perks website to view comprehensive details on all USC offerings.
For prospective employees
If you are exploring opportunities at USC, we invite you to connect with your Talent Acquisition partner to learn how the university’s benefits can support your professional journey.
For recent USC retirees
If you are a recent USC retiree, the Emeriti Center can provide support you in your next chapter.
Benefits eligibility and enrollment
USC offers comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time faculty, staff, and healthcare employees.
- Benefits extend to eligible family members, including your spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children.
- Enroll in benefits during open enrollment or following a qualifying life event.
Disability insurance and workers’ compensation
Disability insurance replaces income if you’re unable to work due to a medical condition, while workers’ compensation covers job-related injuries or illnesses.
- USC offers short-term disability and optional supplemental disability plans to help bridge financial gaps during recovery.
- Long-term disability coverage is provided by USC at no cost to benefits-eligible employees.
Life and voluntary insurance benefits
USC provides a valuable suite of life and supplemental insurance benefits.
- USC provides $50,000 in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to benefits-eligible faculty and staff.
- Optional plans offer added protection for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays, identity theft, legal services, and even pet care.
Enjoy the endless possibilities and perks of being part of USC.
- Exclusive discounts on tickets, bookstore purchases, and campus events.
- Free or reduced admission to concerts, lectures, and museums.
- Convenient access to on-campus services that support work-life balance
Family and dependent care resources
Support and resources for your family members.
- Onsite child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Elder care and back-up care services for unexpected needs.
- Discounted tutoring for school-age children and teens.
- In-home care options and flexible spending accounts for eligible employees.
USC offers a variety of medical plans so you can select the coverage that best fits your needs. Whether you prefer traditional or more flexible options, our plans provide access to high-quality care.
- Medical coverage: Choose from multiple plan options designed to cover doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, and preventive care.
- Dental care: Keep your smile healthy with options that cover preventive, basic, and major dental services.
- Vision care: Protect your eye health and access exams, lenses, and frames with flexible vision plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses, saving you money throughout the year.
Whatever you look forward to doing after retirement, planning ahead can help you secure the resources you need.
- Access to USC Retirement Savings Program, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, depending on your position type
- Tools and resources to compare providers and track milestones
- Personalized retirement guidance and planning support
Whether it’s to take time for vacation or prioritize your and your dependent’s health, USC provides time off, some paid and some unpaid, for a variety of reasons.
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Parental leave, jury duty, and other life-event time off.
- Comprehensive leave of absence options for personal, medical, or family needs.
USC offers educational perks, such as its Tuition Assistance Benefit program, for faculty and staff seeking personal and professional development.
- Eligible faculty and staff can take advantage of the Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) program pursue USC degrees and job-related coursework
- Eligible dependents can apply for the Tuition Exchange program to attend partner institutions at a reduced cost.
At USC, your well-being is a priority and support is available to help you flourish in every aspect of life.
- Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health resources
- Confidential support and counseling through the USC WorkWell Center
- Programs and workshops that promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle
Benefits programs are subject to change at any time by the university, at its discretion, without prior notice or liability, to the extent permitted under applicable law. In the event of a discrepancy between the benefits and limitations described on this website and a plan document or collective bargaining agreement, the terms of the plan document or collective bargaining agreement will govern. Employees of other entities that have entered into agreements with the University of Southern California to provide payrolling service are subject to the policies and procedures adopted by their employer.