Launch Your Next Chapter

Guided by USC faculty and expert advisors, bring your passion project to the world during a year of personalized learning and exploration with global changemakers.

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In Our Program, You Will:

Explore your passions:
Leverage USC’s vast resources and expert guidance to explore your interests and deepen your impact.

Scale new heights:
Use your honed leadership skills and leverage innovation to ignite your creativity.

Forge powerful connections:
Collaborate with fellow Distinguished Leaders, building influential connections that propel your journey.

Fulfill your vision:
We’ll equip you with the tools to translate your ideas into solutions that leave a lasting mark on the world around you.

Distinguished Leaders Receive:

Personalized guidance:
Learn from world-renowned faculty and expert advisors.

Flexible, hybrid learning design:
Helm projects and cultivate connections on your schedule.

Curated experiences on USC’s campuses:
Locations in Downtown LA, Catalina Island, Washington, D.C., and Silicon Beach, CA.

Unique curriculum designed around four vital areas of study:
“Personal Exploration and Storytelling,” “Sustainability and Innovation,” “Policy and Social Good,” and “Personal and Professional Longevity.”

Unique Learning Locations

In addition to live online engagements, the hybrid USC Distinguished Leaders Program takes you from key locations throughout Southern California to our nation’s capital.

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