Ascend is USC’s premier business organization that connects our members to resources and opportunities with professional partners to develop long-term relationships. Our goal is to help our members understand their long-term career goals and secure internships as well as full-time opportunities.
We provide both a professional and social safe space for our members to build lasting friendships and we welcome undergraduate students from any major to join Ascend. Our professional events include technical skill workshops, career informational sessions, and Q&A panels with experts from different industries. Our social events include ‘spicy water’ socials, big-little events, as well as a mid-semester retreat.
Important Dates
Applications open: Mon, 8/21
USC Involvement fair: Wed 8/23 11am-2pm
Info session #1: Mon, 8/28 8-9pm at JFF 236
Info session #2 / Q&A panel: Wed 8/30 8-9pm at JFF 416
Application due: Sun 9/3 at 11:59pm
First round interviews: Wed 9/6-Sun 9/10
Second round social: Tue 9/12 at 8-9pm at JFF 236
Admission Decisions: Wed 9/13
*All times are in PST
Membership Dues
Regular Membership: $45/Semester
Returning Members: $40/Semester
Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!