USC Reformed University Fellowship

Reformed University Fellowship is a student-led campus ministry organization serving the University of Southern California community in Los Angeles, California, with a mission to reach college students through authentic relationships and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Operating since 1973 when it was founded at the University of Southern Mississippi, RUF has grown into a national movement with ministries on campuses across the United States, internationally, and globally. The organization is distinguished by its commitment to five core values: being gospel-driven, connected to the local church, pastoral in approach, full of lived graciousness, and celebratory in spirit. RUF believes that college represents a critical season when students explore beliefs, make significant decisions, and experience life-changing moments. The ministry invites students into genuine community regardless of their spiritual background or experience level. Whether students arrive with questions about faith, skepticism about Christianity, or a desire to grow spiritually, RUF welcomes them into a space of grace and honest conversation about God's redemptive work. The organization's vision centers on preparing college students to become servant-leaders in their churches, workplaces, families, and communities after graduation. At the USC location in Los Angeles, RUF creates a countercultural community of hope within an sprawling urban environment, providing meaningful connection and spiritual formation during formative college years. The ministry emphasizes that students need not have everything figured out to participate—only a genuine openness to exploring grace and experiencing authentic Christian community.