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The University of Southern California's highly regarded academic programs and research opportunities draw people from all over the world; nearly a quarter of its students are international. USC has some 48,500 students, and over 20,000 of them are undergraduates. The university has a reputation as an expensive school, but it also boasts a high graduation rate. Some of the most popular majors include communications, cinematic arts, architecture, music and law. The university's Los Angeles location gives students access to one of the country's major business centers and its entertainment capital. Perhaps not surprisingly, generations of USC alumni have gone on to careers in the film and TV industries. Alumni include the creators of both Star Wars (George Lucas) and Star Trek (Gene Roddenberry). Trojan football is practically a religion, and on game days, undergraduates, grad students, and alumni come together to tailgate, schmooze, and cheer on the Cardinal and Gold.
FALL 2020 PLAN: Most of USC's undergraduate courses are remote this fall. The semester started one week earlier than usual, on Aug. 17, though residence halls have not yet reopened. All classes and final exams will end by Thanksgiving.