Maymester
Students engage with industry professionals at the world’s most important media, communication, and technology companies from Google to Good Morning America.
An Insider’s View
USC Annenberg’s signature Maymester programs offer an immersive learning experience through the exposure and exploration of various communications and media ecosystems across the country. From Los Angeles to Washington D.C., and New York City, these one- or two-week experiences allow students to get a firsthand glimpse at the convergence and disruption in media, communication, and emerging technologies — and imagine their possible place in it.
In site visits and meetings with industry professionals, students examine the distinct culture, dynamics, and operations of a variety of businesses across the USC Annenberg industries of practice. Daily in-person sessions allow students to engage with host companies and senior executives on a wide breadth of topics from the cultural redefining of work in modern media to the evolution of public communications in politics to the business of sports regionally, nationally, and globally.
Maymester information
Information Sessions:
There will be an information session on Friday, September 5th, at noon over Zoom. Event details and registration info here.
Programs offered this year include:
- NYC Maymester (Application dates: Monday, September 8 - Monday, October 13, 2025)
- China Sports (Application dates: Monday, September 15 - Monday, October 20, 2025)
- LA Sports (Application dates: Monday, November 17 - Friday, January 9, 2026)
Maymester courses are all 2 units, and more information will be provided to accepted students regarding enrollment in January 2026.
The NYC and LA Sports Maymester program costs range from $500 - $3500. At the time of application, students may apply for scholarships for these Maymesters.
The China Sports Maymester program is fully funded thanks to the generosity of the Li Ning Foundation in conjunction with the USC U.S.-China Institute. The costs of travel and hotels are covered. Students are responsible for incidentals and some meals.
For questions, please contact ctheriau@usc.edu.
Learn about your favorite organizations on-site from the leaders who shape them
Past visits include: Good Morning America, Pinterest, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBA, NFL Networks, Sony Music, Spotify, Edelman, Golin, the Chicago Bulls, Angel City FC, Riot Games, The Obama Foundation, The New York Times, the U.S. Department of Defense, Nestlé and more.