Catch up on long overdue visits with friends and family or do anything you wish. Those weekdays when you formerly went to work are now open for you to select an activity that pleases you most. The Retired Faculty Association, Office of the Provost and the Emeriti Center host an event in early fall to honor all faculty who have retired the previous academic year. The Staff Retirement Association, Office of the Senior Vice President and the Emeriti Center host an event in mid March to honor all staff who have retired the previous calendar year. This 1999, first-edition, of Steps to Retirement from USC was compiled by your friends, colleagues and fellow retirees in an effort to assist you during this important transition in your life .
Many factors influence the decision to retire.
The process can be complex. We hope this guide will prove to be a beneficial tool. Please call or write to any of the authors with your thoughts.