Campus access resources, along with emergency information for when you’re at the university, help you navigate USC safely and efficiently.
Maps
Interactive Campus Maps – Select “University Park Campus” or “Health Sciences Campus” at the top to view interactive maps of USC’s two main campuses.
USC Facilities Planning and Management Maps – This page links to a variety of maps that highlight campus access, construction, utility, and other campus maps, such as bike racks and maintenance zones.
Access
Entrance hours for UPC and HSC – which campus gates are open and when.
Campus after-hours access – from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., the number of entrances to campus is limited; security personnel are stationed at each entrance, and anyone coming to campus is required to show identification. Faculty and staff must register any guests arriving after 9 p.m. – you can do so on the USC Invited Guest Registration site.
USC Transportation – latest need-to-know transportation updates, purchase parking permits, resolve citations, and more.
Emergency information
USC emergency information page – official home of any emergency announcements and updated 24/7.
Employee emergency information – specific contact information for urgent situations involving students, faculty or staff. You can also refer to USC’s Cardinal Folder – which contains information on various emergency situations, and USC’s Gold Folder, which includes information supporting student well-being.
Community resources for emergency response support – links to find real-time incident response information, evacuation shelters, and temporary housing in the Los Angeles area.
Health and safety
USC Safety – comprehensive safety and security information.
TrojansAlert – our campus emergency notification system. Faculty and staff receive emails and texts based on their home contact information in Workday.
Trojan Mobile Safety App – powered by LiveSafe, a free mobile app that quickly connects users to emergency responders around UPC and HSC and offers location services to notify contacts of your route through campus.
Safe Ride program – at night, arrange a free ride anywhere around campus.
Information Security – keeping you secure in cyberspace.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) – chemical and biological safety, hazardous waste management, occupational safety and more. Their Safety Connection page offers helpful safety-related materials.
Fire Safety and Emergency Planning
USC has robust emergency planning initiatives, including event safety, business continuity, and training.
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