Cultural Heritage Celebrations at USC

USC officially observes several Cultural Heritage Celebrations that recognize historical events and contributions, promote awareness of various cultures, and foster community.

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The Cultural Heritage Celebrations that USC recognizes meet the following criteria:

Official Recognition
The celebration is nationally recognized through a U.S. presidential proclamation or congressional resolution.

Demographic Relevance
The cultural group has significant representation among USC students, faculty, and staff.

Broad Cultural Inclusivity
The celebration reflects a wide spectrum of identities and perspectives within the cultural group.

Historical Relevance
The celebration commemorates significant historical events and contributions.

This approach enhances educational opportunities, strengthens a deeper cultural understanding across the campus community, and supports student engagement and belonging at USC. Cultural Heritage Celebrations are supported by teams across the university, including HR, Ethics, and Compliance; Cultural Relations and University Events (CRUE); Student Life; and USC Communications.

The Cultural Heritage Celebrations are open to all eligible individuals. The university operates all of its programs and activities consistent with its Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.