In Fall 2021, USC is returning to the normal grade option election deadlines and standards. For more information on this, please visit the Fall 2021 academic FAQs.

Enrollment for PHD students on an Approved Parental Leave

Section 36600

  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Friday, January 15, 2021
    Last day to add:
    Friday, February 5, 2021
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, February 5, 2021
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, March 5, 2021
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 30, 2021
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, April 30, 2021
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 12, 2021