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Welcome to the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science!

We are a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, staff, and students who are passionate about advancing the field of computer science through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and impactful service. Our department offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as exciting opportunities for research and collaboration across a wide range of domains, including artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, software engineering, and more. Whether you are a prospective student, a current member of our community, or a partner seeking to engage with us, we invite you to explore our website, learn more about our programs and activities, and join us in shaping the future of computer science. Thank you for your interest in the USC Computer Science department, and Fight On!

Tours

USC offers a variety of tours to acquaint you with diverse aspects of the campus and the university. Our Admission Center Tours introduce you to campus via a guided walk, or you are welcome to explore on your own with the help of our self-guided tours. Whether you’re looking for a general tour or a focused encounter with art and architecture, athletic facilities or hidden treasures on campus, USC will illuminate your exploration.

Upcoming Events

Feb23Mon
ML Center Seminar: Defu Cao - The Genesis of Time Series Foundation Models: From Generative Pre-training to Physically-Consistent Inference

Mon, Feb 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: GCS 302C
Speaker: Defu Cao, PhD candidate - USC / CS Talk Title: The Genesis of Time Series Foundation Models: From Generative Pre-training to Physically-Consistent Inference Abstract: While foundation models have transformed fields like Natural...

Feb25Wed
CSCI 591: Research Colloquium

Wed, Feb 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: OHE 132
Speaker: Dr. Xiaohui Chen , Professor of Mathematics - University of Southern California Talk Title: Recent Progress in Statistical and Computational Optimal Transport Barycenters Abstract: The Wasserstein barycenter plays a fundamental...

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Published on March 7th, 2023Last updated on May 14th, 2024