Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle, the new campus marks a significant and historic milestone for the 142 year-old university, expanding its national and global footprint. The selection of Washington, D.C. puts USC at the center of global political and policy discussions, and the campus will serve as the university’s link to embassies and diplomatic outposts. USC will significantly expand student and faculty opportunities with new undergraduate and graduate programs spanning the arts, education, sciences, government, and journalism. With this new campus, the university also plans to increase outreach to local high school and community college students and create a gathering place for prospective students and its 6,000 local-area alumni.