Registration Calendar
Fall 2016
(Registration dates apply only to courses that run from Aug. 22 – Dec. 2. For registration dates for specific courses, please find the course in the Schedule of Classes and click the calendar icon next to the course.)
March 28-April 20 | Registration for continuing students |
April 21-Aug. 12 | Registration for returning students and continuing students |
Aug. 15-19 | Registration for fall semester continues |
Aug. 19 | Last day to register and settle without late fee for Session 001 |
Aug. 22 | Fall semester classes begin in Session 001 |
Aug. 22-27 | Late registration and change of program |
Sept. 5 | Labor Day, university holiday |
Sept. 9 | Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance |
Sept. 9 | Last day to register and add classes for Session 001 |
Sept. 9 | Last day to drop a class without a mark of “W,” except for Monday-only classes, and receive a refund for Session 001 |
Sept. 9 | Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001 |
Sept. 9 | Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance for Session 001 |
Sept. 13 | Last day to drop a Monday-only class without a mark of “W” and receive a refund or change to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001 |
Oct. 7 | Last day to drop a course without a mark of “W” on the transcript * Please drop any course by the end of week three (or the week three equivalent for short sessions) to avoid tuition charges. |
Oct. 7 | Last day to change a Pass/No Pass course to letter grade |
Nov. 1 | Thesis/dissertation manuscript submission deadline |
Nov. 11 | Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W” for Session 001 |
Nov. 23-26 | Thanksgiving recess |
Dec. 2 | Fall semester classes end |
Dec. 3-6 | Study days |
Dec. 7-14 | Final examinations |
Dec. 15-Jan. 8, 2017 | Winter recess |
Registration Dates Fall 2016
Currently Enrolled Students
Monday, March 7 | Registration appointment times and permit to register information will be available for review online on my.usc.edu. Select Permit to Register and follow the instructions. Students may register through Web Registration. |
Monday, March 13 | Students may obtain D class assignments and department advisement. |
March 28-Aug. 12 | Registration for continuing students by Web Registration. |
Returning Students
Wednesday, April 21 | Returning (absent one or more semesters) students may obtain a registration appointment time and permit to register information by contacting the Registrar One Stop Center at onestop@usc.edu. |
April 21-Aug. 12 | Registration for returning (absent two or more semesters) students by Web Registration. |
Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students
Newly admitted students register during orientation. New students should contact the Orientation Office to sign up for an orientation session.
Limited Status Students
Limited status students may request Fall 2016 enrollment starting April 21 at Trojan Hall 101.