USC Student Association of Women Architects
University of Southern California
About USC Student Association of Women Architects
The USC Student Association of Women Architects represents a vital community of female students united in their passion for architecture and design at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. As part of a 100-year legacy of design innovation, this student organization champions women's participation and leadership in a field traditionally underrepresented by female voices and perspectives. The association serves as a supportive community where women architecture students can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another throughout their academic journeys.
Nestled within USC's distinguished School of Architecture—Southern California's oldest architecture school and the only architecture school connected to a private research-1 university on the West Coast—the organization benefits from an interdisciplinary, innovative environment that fosters creativity and social responsibility. Members engage with a diverse community of students pursuing various architectural disciplines, from traditional architecture and landscape architecture to emerging fields like building science and heritage conservation. The association embodies the school's core values of sustainability, equity, and public advocacy.
Beyond academics, the USC Student Association of Women Architects cultivates meaningful relationships among peers, mentors, and accomplished professionals who are transforming the built environment. Through symposiums, film screenings, portfolio workshops, and community events, the organization creates spaces where women can share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and build the professional networks essential for long-term success. By fostering belonging and mutual support, the association empowers female architecture students in Los Angeles to become confident leaders, thoughtful designers, and change-makers dedicated to creating positive impact through their work in architecture and design.