Information Guide
The following is a list of handbooks and useful Websites that are available to help you get acquainted with what USC has to offer.
Catalogue
The online course Catalogue is your academic roadmap for USC. Organized by school, the Catalogue lists detailed descriptions and requirements for every major, minor, certificate and program offered at the university as well as course descriptions. It’s the source both current and prospective students refer to for information regarding everything from school admission requirements to interdisciplinary programs. Published by the Academic Records and Registrar Catalogue office, the Catalogue is updated annually and is available online at usc.edu/catalogue.
USC Student Affairs Website
The USC Student Affairs Website at studentaffairs.usc.edu features all the information you need to make the most of your time at USC. The Website keeps you informed about student life, support services, and resources and opportunities available to students. You will find information about student organizations and leadership, upcoming events, career services, cultural communities and health and wellness resources.
Trojans 360 Blog
This student-led blog at trojans360.tumblr.com features everything about the USC student experience from students themselves.
SCampus
SCampus is your online guide to university policies and student code of conduct, and is available at usc.edu/scampus.
USC Engemann Student Health Center Website
The USC Engemann Student Health Center Website at engemannshc.usc.edu has information on all of the resources available to you as a student at USC, including medical services, counseling, and health and wellness resources.
MyUSC
MyUSC is the university’s portal designed to give students, faculty and staff personalized access to wide-ranging campus resources in a single location on the Web. Through myUSC, you can customize your own home page based on personal preferences and interests. To access myUSC, go to my.usc.edu and log in using your USC email username and password.
OASIS
You can access your academic and financial related information through OASIS (my.usc.edu or usc.edu/oasis), the Online Academic Student Information System. OASIS allows you to view your:
- registered course list
- book list
- enrollment verification
- permit to register
- grade report
- completed course summary
- restrictions
- current billing balances
- financial aid
- transfer credit report
You may also use OASIS to:
- update your local and permanent address
- establish guest access to your education records
- change your password for OASIS and Web Registration
Schedule of Classes
The online schedule is updated every hour and contains the most up-to-date course offerings and enrollment totals.
Web Registration
Web registration is available through my.usc.edu and usc.edu/webregistration. Students plan their schedules and register for classes on Web registration.
Other Useful Information
Academic Integrity
See SCampus
Bookstores
See uscbookstore.com
Buses, USC
Campus Activities
See usc.edu/ca
Campus Cruiser
See Campus Cruiser
Career Center
See careers.usc.edu
Change of Major
Dornsife College Advising Office, College Academic Services Building 120, (213) 740-2534, dornsife.usc.edu/dornsife-college-advising
Commuting
Computer Account
See usc.edu/its
Computing Centers
See usc.edu/its
Computing Security (Antivirus Software and Firewalls)
See usc.edu/its
Course Websites and Materials (Blackboard)
See blackboard.usc.edu or log in to my.usc.edu and click on Blackboard
Credit by Examination
See academic department
Degree Progress
See academic department or Degree Progress, Hubbard Hall 010, (213) 740-7070, usc.edu/dept/ARR/degreeprogress
Dining
Disability Services
Disability Services and Programs, Student Union 301, (213) 740-0776, usc.edu/disability
Email and Personal Web Pages
See usc.edu/its
Enrollment Verification
Transcript Verification, Figueroa Building 107, or log in to my.usc.edu and click on OASIS
Freshman Seminars
Freshman Seminars Program, College Academic Services, Building 200, (213) 740-2961, usc.edu/fsem
Government, Student
See USC Catalogue, usg.usc.edu or gsg.usc.edu
Grades
Change: Academic Review and Retention, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7741, usc.edu/dept/ARR/grades
Grade Report: Log in to my.usc.edu and click on OASIS
Removal of Incompletes: Academic Records and Registrar, Hubbard Hall 106, (213) 740-5586, usc.edu/dept/ARR/grades
Honor Societies
See schools’ Websites or school sections in the USC Catalogue
Information Technology Services
See usc.edu/its
Internet Connection
See usc.edu/its
Learning Differences
Disability Services and Programs, Student Union 301, (213) 740-0776, usc.edu/disability
Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, Student Union 311, (213) 740-7884, kortschakcenter.usc.edu
Leave of Absence
See academic department or USC Catalogue
Libraries
Major
Declaring: Department office
Requirements: Department adviser or USC Catalogue
Minor
Declaring: Department office for the corresponding major
Requirements: See list of minors in the USC Catalogue or department adviser
Parking
Probation
Academic Review and Retention, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7741, usc.edu/dept/ARR/academicreview/probation
Recreational Sports
Registration Confirmation
Registration, Trojan Hall 101, (213) 740-8500, or log in to my.usc.edu and click on OASIS
Student Life and Involvement
See USC Catalogue or usc.edu/ca
Textbooks
See uscbookstore.com
Transcripts
Transcript Verification, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7445, usc.edu/dept/ARR/transcripts
Transfer Credit Statement
Degree Progress, Hubbard Hall 010, (213) 740-7070
Transportation
Tutors
Academic Counseling Services, Student Union 301, (213) 740-0776, sait.usc.edu/academicsupport/centerservices/tutorlearning.html
USC Network
See usc.edu/its
Withdrawal from USC
Registration, Trojan Hall 101, (213) 740-8500, usc.edu/dept/ARR