How to get to the USC Physics Department

The USC campus is located about 2 miles south of Downtown and 1 mile southwest from the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) and the Harbor Freeway (I-110). Coming from I-10 eastbound, take the Vermont exit, and turn right onto Vermont (southbound). You will pass a Ralph's supermarket on your left, and cross an intersection with Adams street. After a few blocks, the USC campus will be on your left side. Don't turn left on Jefferson, but stay on Vermont. Turn left at the next traffic light which is at 36th Place. This is Gate #6, closest to the physics building. Tell the attendant that you are participating in the Condensed Matter Physics Seminar. You will be given a free parking permit for that day and you can proceed to Parking Structure A. If there is any trouble obtaining your parking permit, have the attendant call Lisa in the Physics Department at extension 01124. Proceed to Parking Structure A (PSA) which is the tall building on the right after the gate. If for any reason there is a problem with the free parking permit, you can always pay for a one-day parking pass at the gate and get reimbursed by us later on.

Our offices are located in Seaver Science Center (SSC), which is across the street from Parking Structure A, behind two wooden barracks. The seminars are usually held at SSL 150.

For more details you may find it convenient to consult the following maps:

  • campus maps from USC
  • Have a good trip!

    CM Theory Offices (SSC) & Phone #s (213) 740-xxxx

    G. Bickers 216A 0-1114
    S. Haas 211 0-4528
    K. Maki 215C 0-8405
    H. Saleur 215B 0-7898
    R. Thompson 222 0-1131

    Mailing address

    Department of Physics and Astronomy
    SSC, MC 0484
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-0484

    Fax (213) 740-6653


    shaas@physics.usc.edu