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 studentaffairs.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), 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 lists important registration information, all course offerings and enrollment totals.

Web Registration

Web registration is available through my.usc.edu. Students plan their schedules and register for classes on Web Registration.

Other Useful Information

Change of Major

Dornsife College Advising Office, College Academic Services Building 120, (213) 740-2534, dornsife.usc.edu/advisement

Commuting

See transportation.usc.edu

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/services/degree-progress/generalinfo.html

Dining

See hospitality.usc.edu

Disability Services

Disability Services and Programs, GFS 120, (213) 740-0776, dsp.usc.edu

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 usg.usc.edu or gsg.usc.edu

Grades

Change: Academic Review and Retention, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7741, usc.edu/dept/ARR/services/grades/generalinfo.html

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/services/grades/gradinghandbook.html

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, GFS 120, (213) 740-0776, dsp.usc.edu

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

See usc.edu/libraries

Major

Declaring: Department office

Requirements: Department adviser or USC Catalogue

Minor

Declaring: Department office for the corresponding major

Requirements: See the USC Catalogue or department adviser

Parking

See transportation.usc.edu

Probation

Academic Review and Retention, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7741, usc.edu/dept/ARR/services/academicreview/probation.html

Recreational Sports

See usc.edu/recsports

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.edu/ca

Textbooks

See uscbookstore.com

Transcripts

Transcript Verification, Figueroa Building 107, (213) 740-7445, usc.edu/dept/ARR/services/transcripts/generalinfo.html

Transfer Credit Statement

Degree Progress, Hubbard Hall 010, (213) 740-7070

Transportation

See transportation.usc.edu

Tutors

Center for Academic Support, 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

USC Schedule of Classes