The following is a list of handbooks and useful Web sites that are available to help you get acquainted with what USC has to offer.
Catalogue
At 952 pages, the 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 book both current and prospective students refer to for information regarding everything from school admission requirements to interdisciplinary programs. The Catalogue is published by the University Publications office and is updated annually. A copy is distributed to all entering students at their Orientation sessions. Catalogues are available for purchase at the USC Bookstore for $13. The Catalogue is also available online at www.usc.edu/catalogue.
Student Affairs Web Site
The Student Affairs Web site is your online guide to the many programs and services provided by the Division of Student Affairs. Information on the site includes student activities, academic support, career services, health services, residential education, international services, student publications and numerous other departments and programs. The site also includes the "What's Happening" link to student programs and events. To find out more, visit www.usc.edu/student-affairs.
MyUSC
MyUSC is the university's portal designed to give students, faculty and staff a personalized access to wide-ranging campus resources in a single location on the Web. Through MyUSC, you can customize your own homepage based on personal preferences and interests. To access MyUSC, click the link on the USC home page or go to my.usc.edu and log in using your USC email username and password.
SCampus
While the Catalogue details what USC offers academically, SCampus is the book that offers information about how to make your college experience more fulfilling and well-rounded. Planning Calendars, Student Services, Student Activities, University Governance and Explore L.A. are just a few of the sections in this student guidebook. The departmental telephone directory and maps section are particularly popular with students. The oldest publication for students at USC, SCampus is distributed during Orientation, over-the-counter on the first floor of Hazel and Stanley Hall (HSH) until Aug. 1, and is available online at www.usc.edu/scampus.
OASIS
You can access your academic and financial related information through OASIS (www.usc.edu/OASIS or 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
You will need your 10-digit USC ID number and your eight-digit alphanumeric password to view your records.
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 at my.usc.edu and www.usc.edu/webregistration. Using the auto scheduler feature but failing to register for your courses before the tuition and fees payment deadline is not a valid reason to request a waiver of the late registration fee.
Other Useful Information
Academic Integrity
See SCampus
Bookstores
See SCampus or www.uscbookstore.com
Campus Activities
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/ca
Campus Cruiser
See SCampus or transportation.usc.edu
Career Planning & Placement Center
See SCampus or careers.usc.edu
Change of Major
To Obtain Form
John Hubbard Hall lobby or Office of College Advising, College Academic Services Building 120, (213) 740-2534
www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/cas/cas.html
To Obtain Signatures
New and old department
To Return Form
Transcript Verification Window, John Hubbard Hall lobby
Commuting
See SCampus or transportation.usc.edu
Computer Account
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Computing Centers
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Computing Security (Antivirus Software and Firewalls)
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Course Web Sites and Materials (Blackboard)
See blackboard.usc.edu
Credit by Examination
See academic department
Degree Progress
See academic department or Academic Records and
Registrar, John Hubbard Hall 010, (213) 740-7070
www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/degreeprogress
Dining
See SCampus or hospitality.usc.edu
Disability Services
Disability Services and Programs, Student Union 301,
(213) 740-0776
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/asn/dsp
Email and Personal Web Pages
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Enrollment Verification
Transcript Verification Window, John Hubbard Hall lobby, www.usc.edu/OASIS
Freshman Seminars
Freshman Seminar Program, College Academic Services
Building 200, (213) 740-2961, www.usc.edu/fsem
Government, Student
See SCampus, USC Catalogue or www.usc.edu/campuscenter
Grades
Change
Academic Review, John Hubbard Hall 113, (213) 740-7741
www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/grades
Grade Report
See www.usc.edu/OASIS
Removal of Incompletes
Academic Records and Registrar, John Hubbard Hall 106, (213) 740-5586
www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/grades
Honor Societies
See SCampus or USC Catalogue
Information Technology Services
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Internet Connection
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Learning Disabilities
Disability Services and Programs, Student Union 301,
(213) 740-0776
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/asn/dsp
Leave of Absence
See academic department or USC Catalogue
Libraries
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/libraries
Major
Declaring
Department office
Requirements
Department advisor or USC Catalogue
Minor
Declaring
Department office for the corresponding major
Requirements
See USC Catalogue, www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/learn/minors_usc.php or department advisor
Parking
See SCampus or transportation.usc.edu
Probation
Academic Review, John Hubbard Hall 113, (213) 740-7741
www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/academicreview/probation
Recreational Sports
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/recsports
Registration Confirmation
Registration, Registration Building lobby, (213) 740-8500,
www.usc.edu/OASIS
Structured Curriculum Program
Center for Academic Support, Student Union 301,
(213) 740-0776
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/asn/scp.htm
Student Life and Involvement
See SCampus, USC Catalogue or www.usc.edu/campuscenter
Textbooks
See www.uscbookstore.com
Trams
See SCampus or transportation.usc.edu
Transcripts
Transcript Verification Window, John Hubbard Hall lobby,
(213) 740-7445, www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/transcripts
Transfer Credit Statement
Degree Progress, John Hubbard Hall 010, (213) 740-7444
Transportation
See SCampus or transportation.usc.edu
Tutors
Center for Academic Support, Student Union 301,
(213) 740-0776
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/asn/
services_tutoring.htm
USC Network
See SCampus or www.usc.edu/its
Withdrawal from USC
Registration, Registration Building lobby, (213) 740-8500
www.usc.edu/dept/ARR