The Student Handbook is prepared jointly by graduate students and faculty, and is a rich repository of in-depth information concerning the graduate program as well as housing and Los Angeles Life.
The 2025-2026 Student Handbook is currently undergoing a revision. Any NGP students needing a copy of the Student Handbook for their cohort year should contact ngp@usc.edu.
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