Student Life

At USV, students are free to let their passions shine. From living steps from campus to competing in Esports, joining clubs, or prepping for your dream job, student life here is about connection, creativity, and belonging.

Housing

Want to live close to campus and surrounded by peers? USV offers fully furnished luxury housing just steps from class and the light rail.

Outdoor seating area in a modern apartment complex features comfortable furniture surrounded by lush greenery, with a view of the communal swimming pool and palm trees in the background.
Three people sit on outdoor patio furniture, engaged in conversation, beside landscaped gardens with vibrant red flowers, overlooking a pool in a modern apartment complex adorned with palm trees.
Three people relax on a patio with modern outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a view of a rectangular swimming pool in the center of a residential apartment complex under a clear blue sky.
Three people relax on a patio with modern outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a view of a rectangular swimming pool in the center of a residential apartment complex under a clear blue sky.
Three people relax on a patio with modern outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a view of a rectangular swimming pool in the center of a residential apartment complex under a clear blue sky.
At a bustling job fair, a diverse group of young adults engages in conversations with recruiters seated at a table adorned with flyers and colorful candy, set against a backdrop of informational posters and a lively crowd, emphasizing networking and career opportunities.
In a bustling conference setting, two men engage with a woman at a table filled with informational brochures and colorful business swag, with people mingling in the background.
In a lively indoor setting, young professionals interact with tech industry representatives at a career fair, showcasing enthusiasm and engagement in a modern, collaborative environment.
In a lively indoor setting, young professionals interact with tech industry representatives at a career fair, showcasing enthusiasm and engagement in a modern, collaborative environment.
In a lively indoor setting, young professionals interact with tech industry representatives at a career fair, showcasing enthusiasm and engagement in a modern, collaborative environment.

Student Resources

Need academic support, transcripts, IT help, or disability services? Student Resources is your one-stop hub for tools and support throughout your journey.

Esports

Find your crew — whether that means competing for the Dragons in Valorant, Overwatch, or League of Legends.

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A person wearing a red jersey intensely focuses on a computer screen displaying a vibrant, strategic video game with complex terrain and character icons, while sitting at a gaming setup with headphones placed around the monitor.
A person wearing a red jersey intensely focuses on a computer screen displaying a vibrant, strategic video game with complex terrain and character icons, while sitting at a gaming setup with headphones placed around the monitor.
A person wearing a red jersey intensely focuses on a computer screen displaying a vibrant, strategic video game with complex terrain and character icons, while sitting at a gaming setup with headphones placed around the monitor.
A person wearing a red jersey intensely focuses on a computer screen displaying a vibrant, strategic video game with complex terrain and character icons, while sitting at a gaming setup with headphones placed around the monitor.
A woman in professional attire is seated at a desk, gesturing towards a computer screen displaying a presentation, while a man stands beside her observing attentively.
A person in a dark suit demonstrates something on a computer screen to a curious individual, in a professional environment with computers on a black table, enhancing understanding and collaboration.
A person in a dark suit demonstrates something on a computer screen to a curious individual, in a professional environment with computers on a black table, enhancing understanding and collaboration.
A person in a dark suit demonstrates something on a computer screen to a curious individual, in a professional environment with computers on a black table, enhancing understanding and collaboration.
A person in a dark suit demonstrates something on a computer screen to a curious individual, in a professional environment with computers on a black table, enhancing understanding and collaboration.

Career Services

From your first portfolio to your first job, USV’s Career Services team is with you every step of the way. Access resume workshops, paid internships, employer connections, and alumni support.

Events at USV

From career workshops to Esports tournaments to poolside socials, USV events keep campus buzzing all year long.

A large group of people sits in rows of chairs facing a projector screen in a dimly lit room, attending a "Global Game Jam" event, surrounded by colorful lighting and presentation slides.
In a dimly lit auditorium, a large group of people listens attentively to a speaker on stage during a Global Game Jam event, with a colorful screen displaying the event logo and details.
In a dimly lit auditorium, a large group of people listens attentively to a speaker on stage during a Global Game Jam event, with a colorful screen displaying the event logo and details.
In a dimly lit auditorium, a large group of people listens attentively to a speaker on stage during a Global Game Jam event, with a colorful screen displaying the event logo and details.
In a dimly lit auditorium, a large group of people listens attentively to a speaker on stage during a Global Game Jam event, with a colorful screen displaying the event logo and details.

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is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. .  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.

Copyright © 2025 | All Rights Reserved

is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. .  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.

Copyright © 2025 | All Rights Reserved

is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. .  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.

Copyright © 2025 | All Rights Reserved

is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. .  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.

Copyright © 2025 | All Rights Reserved

is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.  WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. .  Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. 1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA  95798-0818.  (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959. Fax: (916) 263-1897. is approved/exempt for distance education in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, LA, ME, MO, NV, NH, ND, NJ, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, and WA. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page.