Information for Parents

Support your student’s journey. At USV, we provide the guidance, safety, and resources that help your child turn their passion into a profession.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Why USV?

USV is nationally ranked by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report, accredited by WSCUC, and approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Our faculty are industry veterans, and our alumni work at leading companies across tech, media, and entertainment.

What this means for your child:

An education that connects directly to careers
A network of peers and mentors in Silicon Valley
A proven track record of student success and social mobility
An education that connects directly to careers
A network of peers and mentors in Silicon Valley
A proven track record of student success and social mobility
An education that connects directly to careers
A network of peers and mentors in Silicon Valley
A proven track record of student success and social mobility
An education that connects directly to careers
A network of peers and mentors in Silicon Valley
A proven track record of student success and social mobility

Real-World, Polymathic Learning at USV Studios

At USV, your student won’t be boxed into a single path. Through USV Studios, they’ll collaborate across disciplines — art, design, audio, engineering, and business — to solve real industry challenges. This polymathic approach builds versatile thinkers and creators who can adapt to new roles, technologies, and opportunities.

A professional portfolio of real projects
Hands-on experience working with Silicon Valley companies
Broad, cross-disciplinary skills that prepare them not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of career growth
A professional portfolio of real projects
Hands-on experience working with Silicon Valley companies
Broad, cross-disciplinary skills that prepare them not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of career growth
A professional portfolio of real projects
Hands-on experience working with Silicon Valley companies
Broad, cross-disciplinary skills that prepare them not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of career growth
A professional portfolio of real projects
Hands-on experience working with Silicon Valley companies
Broad, cross-disciplinary skills that prepare them not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of career growth

Paying for School

USV is committed to making education affordable and predictable.

Financial Aid – Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available.
Tuition Lock Guarantee – Students who maintain at least 12 credits per trimester and remain in good standing pay the same tuition rate through graduation.
Financial Aid – Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available.
Tuition Lock Guarantee – Students who maintain at least 12 credits per trimester and remain in good standing pay the same tuition rate through graduation.
Financial Aid – Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available.
Tuition Lock Guarantee – Students who maintain at least 12 credits per trimester and remain in good standing pay the same tuition rate through graduation.
Financial Aid – Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available.
Tuition Lock Guarantee – Students who maintain at least 12 credits per trimester and remain in good standing pay the same tuition rate through graduation.

Housing & Campus Life

USV provides student housing within walking distance of campus, complete with:

Fully furnished apartments
Pool and fitness facilities
Assigned parking and in-unit laundry
Resident Assistants for peer mentoring and activities
Fully furnished apartments
Pool and fitness facilities
Assigned parking and in-unit laundry
Resident Assistants for peer mentoring and activities
Fully furnished apartments
Pool and fitness facilities
Assigned parking and in-unit laundry
Resident Assistants for peer mentoring and activities
Fully furnished apartments
Pool and fitness facilities
Assigned parking and in-unit laundry
Resident Assistants for peer mentoring and activities

Campus safety is a top priority, with emergency protocols, SMS alerts, and on-site staff support.

Community & Belonging

At USV, inclusiveness and belonging are central to our mission. We provide equal access to opportunities and support students as they grow into leaders in their industries, communities, and the world. In 2024, USV ranked #4 nationally in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.