The University of Southern California established El Centro Chicano in 1972 as a direct request from the Chicano/Latino students on campus. Their vision of El Centro Chicano was a place that would identify with Chicano/Latino culture and history. Today, El Centro is working towards one goal; the retention and graduation of Chicano/Latino students at USC.
Within the division of Student Affairs, El Centro serves as a support and resource center for all students and their families. El Centro provides various programs throughout the year that allow students the opportunity to enrich their leadership skills, cultural identity, and define their role in the USC community