[UG/MS/PhD] VGSA 2025 Southern California Graduate Pathways to STEM (SoCal GPS) Conference

The following announcement is from [Shahzaib Saqib Warraich – vgsaoutr@usc.edu and Jorge Solis-Galvan – vgsapres@usc.edu]. Please contact them directly if you have any questions.

You are cordially invited to the 2025 Southern California Graduate Pathways to STEM (SoCal GPS) Conference on November 22nd, 2025, hosted at the University of Southern California.

SoCal GPS is a free, in-person conference designed to support prospective students interested in pursuing graduate studies in STEM. The program includes talks and workshops on securing scholarships, panel discussions featuring current graduate students, and personalized application review sessions to help you strengthen your materials.

What Awaits You

• Talks and workshops focused on funding and scholarship opportunities
• Panel discussions with current graduate students
• One-on-one application review and feedback
• A chance to win USC application fee waiver
• Networking with peers and mentors pursuing similar paths
• A chance to win event merchandise

Event Details
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center (Room 450 – The Forum), University of Southern California, 3607 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Registration link

For any questions regarding the event, please contact:
• Shahzaib Saqib Warraich – vgsaoutr@usc.edu
• Jorge Solis-Galvan – vgsapres@usc.edu

We look forward to seeing you at SoCal GPS 2025!

Note: 

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Shahzaib at vgsaoutr@usc.edu. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Viterbi Graduate Student Association 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.

Published on November 12th, 2025Last updated on November 19th, 2025