Do You Have a Gold Card?

HR is conducting a review of Gold Card records. If you have a Gold Card and are NOT using the associated USC email but want to retain your Gold Card privileges, please email HR by April 6, 2026 to keep your services.

Skip to content

USC Gold Card

Enjoy it. You’ve earned it.

1

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The USC Gold Card is part of the extended benefits offered to eligible retirees who meet the following three criteria.

10+ years of benefit-eligible service

At least 55 years of age

Eligible separated employee*

USC GOLD
CARD

*Separated employee must be eligible for rehire.

Many retiree privileges also are available to your non-USC-employed spouse or domestic partner. You may request a separate card in your spouse or partner’s name. For more information, contact emeriti@usc.edu or call 213-740-7121.

GOLD CARD PRIVILEGES

*These privileges can be revoked at any time and are not guaranteed.

2

You may send completed applications to uschr@usc.edu. Please do not submit your application any earlier than 30 days before your retirement date. Your application will be rejected, and you will need to re-apply.

Please be advised that USC does not guarantee these privileges as lifetime benefits. The Gold Card policy is subject to change at any time by the University, at its discretion, without prior notice or liability for such changes.