Viterbi Society
Trojan engineering alumni throughout our history have given back, banding together to support future classes of engineering students. The growth of engineering at USC, to ever greater levels of excellence, is the result of thousands of alumni and friends who have generously provided resources for:
- Programs and services for outstanding engineering students
- Recruitment and research assistance for world-class faculty
- Technology improvements for classrooms and labs
- Development of innovative curriculum
This important legacy of philanthropic generosity continues today with the introduction of the Viterbi Society, the premier academic support group for the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
AS A MEMBER OF THE VITERBI SOCIETY, you will partner with us to secure our place among the elite schools of engineering in the nation. Your Viterbi Society pledge will create opportunities for engineering students and faculty, and for all who will be impacted by future innovations springing from the Viterbi School. From groundbreaking work in biotechnology, information technology and nanotechnology, to advances in education, environmental safety, and transportation, technologies in development now at the Viterbi School will improve and revolutionize everyday life for millions.
AS AN EXPRESSION OF OUR GRATITUDE, we offer member privileges and courtesies reserved exclusively for The Viterbi Society members. Amenities will vary according to membership level, but all will receive the philanthropic satisfaction of supporting the next generation of engineering excellence at USC.
AS A VITERBI SOCIETY MEMBER, you will have many opportunities to connect with the University community and enjoy your lifelong connection to the Trojan Family. Most importantly, you will be investing in the future of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering while surrounding yourself with alumni and friends who, like you, care deeply about engineering excellence and innovation at USC.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Dean's Members (Payable within five years)
$25,000 and above - All Alumni, Parents & Friends
Annual Members
$2,500 per year - All Alumni, Parents & Friends (Alumni: 15+ years since graduation)
$1,000 per year - Alumni Only (11-14 years since graduation)
$500 per year - Alumni Only (1-10 years since graduation)
MEMBER COURTESIES
Dean's Members
• Pride in creating opportunities for engineering excellence and innovation at USC
• Complimentary on-campus parking (when available)
• Invitations to USC Viterbi social, cultural and athletic events
• Discounts (50%) on USC Viterbi events
• Personal assistance with university requests
• Listing in the Viterbi Society online honor roll
• Subscription to USC Viterbi Engineer magazine
• USC Viterbi crystal award (on the year of pledge completion)
• Guest pass for two to a USC Associates football picnic (on the year of pledge completion)
Annual Members
• Pride in creating opportunities for engineering excellence and innovation at USC
• Complimentary on-campus parking (when available)
• Invitations to USC Viterbi social, cultural and athletic events
• Discounts (25%) on USC Viterbi events
• Listing in the Viterbi Society online honor roll
• Subscription to USC Viterbi Engineer magazine
• USC Viterbi lapel pin
JOIN THE VITERBI SOCIETY
To make your Viterbi Society gift, please contact the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Office of Annual Giving at (213) 821-2921, or via e-mail at viterbi.giving@usc.edu
USC Associates
The USC Associates (http://www.usc.edu/giving/associates/) is the University’s academic support group, a dynamic philanthropic association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through support of academic excellence at USC. By funding programs ranging from student scholarships to new campus facilities, members of the USC Associates play a key role in the university’s advancement as a world-class teaching and research institution.
Since its establishment in 1959, the USC Associates has welcomed some of our region’s — and our country’s — most successful and visionary leaders to its ranks. Members have included accomplished professionals from all walks of life. From new graduates to university trustees and other advocates of the university’s work, the members of the USC Associates share several traits: a commitment to academic achievement, leadership, and the desire to make a meaningful difference.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Membership in the USC Associates is open to alumni, parents, and other friends of the university, and can be designated to benefit the Viterbi School of Engineering at the following levels:
Chairman
$300,000 (Payable within 5 years)
plus $3,000 yearly contribution to the USC Associates
Presidential
$150,000 (Payable over 5 years)
plus $1,500 yearly contribution to the USC Associates
Provost
$50,000 (Payable over 5 years)
plus $500 yearly contribution to the USC Associates
Junior (35 years old and younger)
$2,500 per year
All membership levels can be achieved through outright gifts and pledges, and can include individual gifts and company matching gifts.
Members of the USC Associates enjoy privileges including on-campus parking, use of the library system and Faculty Center, discounts on University musical and theatrical performances, personal assistance with USC requests, and invitations to exclusive social and cultural events, including Associates VIP pre-game football picnics. (Please note that Associates privileges are subject to change. For a complete, current list of benefits, please go to http://www.usc.edu/giving/associates/levels_and_benefits.html#benefits).
