Signage

Guidelines | Trousdale Banner Schedule

All university signage both interior and exterior and permanent and temporary (i.e.), banners, are governed by university policy and are subject to review and approval by committee members representing the Office of the Provost, University Communications, and Capital Construction Development. Committee members review all proposals and collaborate with those requesting signage to ensure conformity with campus signage standards and criteria.

USC campus signage image

To request signage, a proposal is required and must address the following: purpose, duration, size, material, design/artwork, content/text, location and include the name of the professional consultant/contractor or company producing the sign. 

For more details, read and review the USC signage policy.

To submit a proposal, contact:
Jon Soffa, soffa@usc.edu
Mandeep Bhari, bhari@usc.edu
Jane Frey, janefrey@usc.edu

Guidelines for Public Plaza Banners

Light pole banners occupying Trousdale Parkway are subject to approval by USC University Communications. Proposals for banners in these spaces must meet the following criteria:

Thematic Criteria

Banners should contain two or more of the following:

  • Promote an all-university initiative
  • Celebrate USC Trojan culture
  • Celebrate USC milestones (Welcome Week, Orientation, Commencement, Festival of Books)
  • Promote awareness of essential care and safety services

Audience Criteria

Banner themes should be appropriate for one of the following:

  • USC students as a main population; i.e. promoting campus resources for students; — or —
  • The general public; i.e., promoting a free public activity or celebration.

Schedules for central plaza banners follow the academic year calendar (August-May) and are determined in May for the following academic year.

2023 Trousdale Banner Schedule

Banners are typically installed on Mondays.

Summer

Mon. May 15 – Wed. May 31, 2023: AAPI Heritage Month

Wed. May 31 – Mon. June 19, 2023: LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Flag)

Mon. June 19 – Mon. June 26, 2023: USCAA Centennial 

Mon. June 26 – Mon. July 3, 2023: LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Flag)

Mon. July 3 – Mon. August 7, 2023: Unifying Values

Fall

Mon.  August 7 – Mon. August 28, 2023: Welcome Trojans

Mon. August 28 – Mon. September 4, 2023: Pedestrian Safety (Bike Safe, Scoot Safe)

Mon. September 4 – Mon. September 11, 2023: USCAA Centennial (Celebration dinner)

Mon. September 11 – Mon. October 2, 2023: Latinx/e Heritage Month

Mon. October  2 – Mon. October 30, 2023: LGBTQ+ History (Pride Flag)

Mon. October 30 – Mon. November 6, 2023: USCAA Centennial (Homecoming)

Mon. November 6 – Mon. November 13, 2023: TBD

Mon. November 13 – Mon. November 20, 2023: CONQUEST Beat the Bruins (UCLA game Nov 18)

Mon. November 20, 2023 – January 8, 2024: Unifying Values

2024 Trousdale Banner Schedule

Spring

Mon. January 8 – Wed. January 31, 2024: Welcome Trojans

Wed. January 31 – Thurs. February 29, 2024: Black History Month

Thurs. February 29 – Mon. March 4, 2024: Women’s History Month 

Mon. March 4 – Mon. March 11, 2024: USCAA Centennial

Mon. March 11 – Mon. April 1, 2024: Women’s History Month

Mon. April 1 – Mon. April 8, 2024: Earth Month

Mon. April 8 – Mon. April 22, 2024: L.A. Times Festival of Books & Earth Month

Mon. April 22 – Wed. May 1, 2024: Arab American Heritage Month

Wed. May 1 – Wed. May 8, 2024: AAPI Heritage Month

Wed. May 8 – Mon. May 13, 2024: Commencement

Mon. May 13 – Mon. May 20, 2024: USCAA Centennial

Mon. May 20 – Mon. June 3, 2024: AAPI Heritage Month