Viterbi Trek

Viterbi Trek is an invaluable experience for engineering students pairing employer engagement with experiential education.

SAVE THE DATE! The Fall 2025 Viterbi Trek will occur during Fall Recess, October 9th & 10th. The Viterbi Trek Application is coming soon!


Event Details:


Fall 2025 Viterbi Trek Application: Coming Soon!
Application Timeline: TBD
--Fall 2025 Viterbi Trek--

The Fall 2025 Trek will occur over Fall Recess (October 9 & 10) and be held across various site visits.  If selected, you will be assigned to attend 1 industry day (2 site visits)! Matches are based on your major and availability, and each visit is in-person. Apply only if you are available on all dates listed. Trek is open to undergraduate and graduate students, with priority given to sophomores, juniors, and first-year graduate students.

Confirmed Hosts:

Thursday, October 9th: TBD

Friday, October 10th: TBD

Previous Trek hosts have included Accenture, Abbott, Boeing, Visa, Walmart, NVIDIA, EY, Medtronic, Mason Controls, Tencent, Honeybee Robotics, Second Order Effects, TripAdvisor, Saviynt, Cisco, Meta, NetApp, Verizon, Google, and more!


      Student Experiences:

      Viterbi Trek was a great experience that taught me not only about the companies we visited but also more about myself.

      - Viterbi Trek Student

      Viterbi Trek was an amazing experience for me. I enjoyed developing a deeper perspective on each of the companies we visited, as well as the general tech industry, through tours, networking lunches, and talks with engineers and executives. I definitely have a better understanding of the type of career I want in the future. I also loved talking to Viterbi alumni at each company, which showed me how strong and supportive the Trojan family is. Viterbi Trek also brought me closer to my fellow students on the trip, and I made lots of new friends.

      - Viterbi Trek Student

      My biggest takeaway is the fact that everyone will have their own journey throughout their careers. It was pretty comforting to know that some people took meandering paths like me and that they were still able to create success for themselves that way. I loved hearing about their different experiences and knowing that their own passion and drive got them to where they are today.

      - Viterbi Trek Student

      This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

      Published on December 4th, 2020Last updated on April 4th, 2025