S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AA' long-term rating on the University of Southern California's (USC) general obligation bonds outstanding. The outlook is stable. The bonds are secured by a general obligation of the university. Total outstanding debt as of fiscal 2023 was $3.07 billion, including operating and financing leases, and the series 2018 USC Arcadia Hospital bonds. Pro forma debt as of fiscal 2023 and including the series 2023 bonds issued in fiscal 2024 is $3.57 billion. Currently, USC does not plan to issue additional debt during our two-year outlook period; however, we understand management continues to evaluate financing options for the capital plan. Debt service is uneven, with several bullet maturities and series 2011 and 2020A one hundred year