Student Development Programs

What It's About
The CBCSA strives to provide students with a variety of social and professional development opportunities centered on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. We collaborate with a variety of on-campus and community resources to offer these amazing opportunities to our students.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. CBCSA operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Somerville Place Residential Community
A living learning community established in 1995 in collaboration with Residential Education, Somerville Place focuses on academic success, leadership, and connecting to the community at USC.

LLC Retreat
Community connection! The annual LLC Retreat is a great time to connect with fellow residents, have fun and learn more about the history of all LLC's at USC.

Plug Talk
At this event Trojans will be able to ask questions and get answers about what it takes to get your feet in the door as a professional and get what we like to call “The Real” or knowledge of how to get your foot in the door and operate efficiently and effectively.
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