SCampus Student Guidebook
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- Getting Started
- Student Services
- Asian Pacific American Student Services
- Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs
- USC Bookstores
- Career Planning & Placement Center
- Check Cashing Services
- Child Care Programs
- Commuter Students
- USC Credit Union
- Dining
- Disability Services
- El Centro Chicano
- Health Care
- International Student Services
- Judicial Affairs and Community Standards
- USC LEAD (Leadership Education and Development)
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center
- Lost and Found
- SC Navigator/One-Stop Problem Solving
- Postal Services
- Residential Education
- Religious Organizations
- Student Advocacy Services
- Student Affairs Council
- Student Education Records
- Ticket Sales
- Travel
- Veteran Affairs Office
- Voter Registration
- Center for Women and Men
- Academic Resources
- Information Resources
- Student Activities
- Safety
- Exploring Los Angeles
- University Governance
- SCampus Disclaimer
- Policy Statements
- University Student Conduct Code
- Summary of Student Conduct Code Review Process
- 11.00 Behavior Violating University Standards and Appropriate Sanctions
- 12.00 Conduct Review System
- 13.00 Nonacademic Violations Review Process
- 14.00 Academic Integrity Review Process
- 15.00 Appeals Process: Academic and Nonacademic
- 16.00 Student Conduct Records
- Appendix A: Academic Dishonesty Sanction Guidelines (PDF)
- Appendix B: Report of Academic Integrity Violation (PDF)
- Academic Policies
- University Policies
- Financial Aid Policy Regarding Falsification of Financial Aid Information
- Student Education Records
- Free Expression and Dissent
- Computing Policies
- University Policy on Sexual Assault
- University Policy on Sexual Harassment
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Student Grievance Procedures
- University Policy Against Hazing
- University Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Recognition of Student Organizations
- University Policy Concerning Group Responsibility for Student Organizations
- Guidelines for Student-led International Travel
- Advertising, Promotion and Literature Distribution Policies
- Facilities Policies
- Social Events Policy
- Student Release Policy
- Trojan Spirit Code Policy
- Student Organization Logo Policy
- Sales and Fund-Raising Policies
- Bicycle Policy
- Motorized Scooter and Motorcycle Policy
- Usage Policy for Roller Skates, Rollerblades, Scooters, Skateboards and Other Coasting Devices
- Telephone Directory
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Fall Deadlines
Sept. 11 is the last day to:
- Register and add classes
- Drop a class without a mark of “W,” except for Monday-only classes, and receive 100% refund
- Change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit
- Purchase or waive tuition refund insurance
- Purchase or show proof of health insurance
All the Right Stuff
“Don’t make assembly time an excuse for parading in the halls and talking to every one you see.
“Don’t talk about your fraternity. It shows how you were raised.
“Don’t antagonize the seniors and juniors by wearing corduroys on the campus. Your time will come soon enough.
“Don’t smoke on the campus. It gives too good an opportunity for people to judge what you are.”
– Students Handbook 1910-11
Getting Started
Financial Aid
John Hubbard Hall (JHH) Lobby
(213) 740-1111 (telephone counseling)
Email: www.usc.edu/contactfao
www.usc.edu/financialaid
More than 60 percent of students at USC receive some type of financial aid. It is your responsibility to reapply for financial aid each year for the next academic year, adhering to published deadlines and procedures. Application information is available online in early December at www.usc.edu/financialaid.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Undergraduate financial aid includes merit scholarships, need-based grants, low-interest loans and work-study.
Merit-Based Programs
Scholarships awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, service and talent are available through academic departments at USC, alumni groups, minority support organizations, outside agencies and foundations. ROTC scholarships are available through the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
Need-Based Programs
USC has a long tradition of meeting 100 percent of the USC-determined financial need for undergraduate financial aid applicants who satisfy eligibility requirements and meet all deadlines. In determining financial aid eligibility, the USC Financial Aid Office strives to distribute funds as equitably and generously as possible. The family is expected to be the primary source of funding for college; Financial Aid is intended to supplement the family contribution.
Financial Aid applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, and must meet all other eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet the standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) published in the USC Catalogue (www.usc.edu/catalogue). If you receive financial aid, the combination of any merit-based awards and all financial aid may not exceed your USC-determined financial need. The total amount of financial aid you receive, both need-based and merit-based, cannot exceed your total cost of attendance.
Graduate and Professional Student Financial Aid
As a graduate student, the prime source of support is likely to be your academic department or professional school. Together with the Graduate School, USC departments and schools award a long list of grants, graduate fellowships and assistantships. Awards from agency sponsors and scholarships from sources outside the university are also significant sources of support.
Students in USC doctoral programs receive extensive financial support that enables them to devote full attention to their Ph.D. studies.
Graduate and professional students who meet eligibility requirements may also apply for low-interest federal student loans and work-study.
Financing Options for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
In addition to financial aid and scholarships, USC has several financing options available. The USC Payment Plan is a short-term option that allows the family to divide the cost of each semester into five monthly payments. In addition, several federal and private long-term loan programs enable families to spread the cost of education over several years. The USC Tuition Prepayment Program enables a family to prepay tuition for future semesters at the current semester rate.
For More Information
Complete details are available at www.usc.edu/financialaid. The best way to contact the Financial Aid Office is via email at www.usc.edu/contactfao. Additionally, financial aid representatives are available each weekday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the John Hubbard Hall Lobby or by telephone at (213) 740-1111.
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