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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

Aug25Mon
PhD Thesis Proposal - Weizhe Chen

Mon, Aug 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: GCS 402C
Title: Improving Test-Time Performance of Large Language Models on Reasoning Tasks   Date and Time: Monday, August 25th, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm   Location: GCS 402C   Committee Members: Bistra Dilkina (Co-Chair), Sven...

Aug27Wed
Computer Science General Faculty Meeting

Wed, Aug 27, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: GCS 107
Bi-Weekly regular faculty meeting for invited full-time Computer Science faculty and staff only. Event details emailed directly to attendees.

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