USC Tower (SCT)

The USC Tower (SCT) is part of the South Park Center set of buildings in downtown Los Angeles. This space is used by several schools at USC including USC Viterbi classrooms located on the 15th floor. Please refer to the information below related to building access and amenities, transportation, and parking.

USC Viterbi Classrooms in suite 1501: SCT 1501M, 1501K
Address: 1150 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Important Contact Information

Please contact the DEN Instructional Support Center for any access-related inquiries.

Email: denisc@usc.edu

Telephone: (213) 740-9356

Students and faculty who attend classes at the USC Tower will require special access to be able to enter the building, elevator, and suite 1501.

USC Tower Guest Badges

Badges will be distributed by the DEN Instructional Support Center office, located in Olin Hall (OHE), Rm. 142. The Office is open Monday through Friday, 7am to 10pm. Proper identification is required to pick up your badge.

Badges are to be returned to OHE 142 at the end of each semester.

USC Tower Guest Access

If you forget your badge or have not picked one up, you may sign in as a visitor with security at the front desk. Please have proper identification ready. Security will then be able to escort you to the elevator.

There are several transportation and parking options available. Please give yourself ample time to arrive at the USC Tower.

USC Transportation Shuttle Information

Other public transportation options

Parking Information

USC Tower Parking Information
- Metropolis open lot corner of Olive Street and W 12th St
- Hourly metered parking (4 hour max, mobile pay)
- OLIVE GARAGE 1133 S. Olive Street
- BROADWAY GARAGE 150 W. 12TH Street

Parking Validation at Broadway Garage

Viterbi will provide parking validation for classes ending after 6pm in the Broadway Garage. The address shown is EXIT ONLY. Enter the structure off Broadway or Hill Street. Please get your parking ticket validated as soon as you enter the 15th floor suite. We are unable to validate if you lost or misplaced your ticket. Students are encouraged to carpool.

Rideshare Reimbursements

Viterbi will reimburse students whose classes at the USC Tower end after 6pm. Please use the reimbursement form below to submit your request. Students are encouraged to ride back to campus in groups.

Rideshare Reimbursement Form:

https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ByzU8eVASVaato

Published on November 11th, 2022

Last updated on July 7th, 2023