PROGRAM DATES: April 20 – April 21, 2017

REACH is a graduate engineering preview program that takes place at USC’s University Park Campus near downtown Los Angeles. Round-trip transportation, lodging and meals for REACH participants will be paid for by the USC Viterbi School. Attendees who later apply to the USC Viterbi School of Engineering for graduate study will also have their graduate application fee waived.

In fulfilling our mission, the Viterbi School actively seeks engineering achievers from all backgrounds into its graduate degree programs, particularly students historically under-represented in the field of engineering, including African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and women. Through REACH, under-represented engineering achievers get firsthand exposure to exciting research opportunities, world-class faculty, rich academic programs, and stellar student services and mentoring resources.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to:

• learn about Viterbi School of Engineering Master’s and PhD programs of study
• gain insight on the graduate application, admission and fellowship processes at USC
• interact with current graduate students, faculty, and staff in the Viterbi School
• find out about summer research opportunities in the Viterbi School
• benefit from special presentations and workshops by faculty and staff
• participate in tours of the USC campus, research labs and departmental facilities
• experience USC campus life and explore the greater Los Angeles area

View photos from REACH 2016

• Strong academic background in undergraduate studies with recommended 3.0 GPA, majoring in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physical sciences (biology, chemistry, physics)
• Sophomore (2nd year) or junior (3rd year) standing at time of application and will be beginning final year of undergraduate program in fall 2017 or later
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or a citizen of Canada
• Applications are particularly encouraged from students who are female and/or are Black/African Americans, Latino/Chicano Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders

Required application materials:

March 1, 2017 by 11:59pm Pacific Time (Selected participants will be notified in mid March 2017)

DIVERSITY AT THE VITERBI SCHOOL
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering takes pride as a preeminent engineering institution in sharing the responsibility of producing high-quality and diverse graduates fully reflective of our pluralistic society to fulfill the 21st century technical workforce needs of this country and the global community at large. Through our world-class faculty, rich academic programs, and stellar student services and mentoring resources, we are committed to attracting, retaining, training, graduating and placing outstanding men and women students from all backgrounds and demographic sectors of our multi-cultural, diverse world. Engineering professionals that are life-long learners and equipped with a diversified skill set are best suited to discover, integrate, and adapt to new knowledge and experiences dynamically and effectively as the technology, culture, and needs of the global society continue to evolve. The Viterbi School strives to be a national and international leader in their quest.

1. Please review the eligibility criteria listed above carefully
2. Prepare the following materials (PDF format) for upload to the application (recommended browser is Chrome):
   – University-issued transcript
   – Current CV or resume
   – Statement of Purpose (1 page maximum) describing your academic and professional goals, your previous research experience (if applicable), and your specific areas of interest for graduate study
3. Contact us with any questions about application or eligibility requirements