We at the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) are glad you’re here, and we want you to have the support and community you need to be successful here at USC!
OUR MISSION
The Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) provides intentional, holistic, scholarly and co-curricular programming designed to strengthen the understanding of Black diasporic heritage. We enhance the academic, cultural, leadership and social development of the entire USC community.

Programs and Events
The CBCSA provides a variety of programming and events celebrating the rich history of Black people while promoting Black excellence as a community.
Student Resources
The CBCSA provides a variety of resources to enhance the experience of all students at USC. This includes connections to Black student organizations, Black faculty & staff, and many other campus resources and opportunities.


Black Graduation
Bridging our past with our present, the Black Graduation serves as a traditional rite of passage that recognizes and affirms our students who have completed a rigorous journey through academia at the University of Southern California. Black graduation is open to all graduating students to participate!


Black Alumni Association
The primary objective of the BAA is to enable the most diverse and inclusive experience for all USC students, alumni and supporters through leadership, networking and shared values—and to honor the rich legacy, contributions and participation of Black Trojans in the university and alumni communities.