| Celebrate Your First Year at the Freshman Finale! |
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Connect with academic advisors, faculty, and fellow freshmen at the
FRESHMAN FINALE
Thursday, April 11, 3:30-5:30 PM
McCarthy Quad
Swing by for some In-N-Out, snag a Freshman Finale T-shirt (while supplies last), and enter a raffle for Apple Airpods Max, a retro USC sweater, and an Apple HomePod.
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Click above to let us know you're coming. See you there!
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Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the Freshman Finale may contact Dornsife First-Year Advising at (213) 740-2534 or fya@dornsife.usc.edu. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials should notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
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| Join the First-Year Advising Team! |
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Want to make an impact on next year's freshmen, gain leadership experience, build your résumé, expand your network, and give back to the Dornsife community?
Consider joining the First-Year Mentorship program. Click below to view the full job description, responsibilities, preferred qualifications, and more!
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Application Process:
To apply, submit the application in the link below and attach a résumé outlining your qualifications and relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview in early May.
Got questions? Contact us at fya@dornsife.usc.edu.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
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Got a quick advising question? Join us for online Drop-in Group Advising!
No appointment required! At any time during one of our upcoming sessions, enter the Zoom Meeting at https://usc.zoom.us/j/98253090072 or click the button below. Please note these sessions DO NOT take the place of your required Pre-Registration Advising Appointment with your First-Year Advisor, and no advising holds will be lifted during these sessions.
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- Friday, April 12, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
- Monday, April 15, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Tuesday, April 16, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
- Wednesday, April 17, 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
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Drop-in group advising is for brief, general questions that can be asked in an online, group environment. Such questions include
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- Changing grade options
- Choosing electives
- Switching/adding majors
- Adding minors
- Finding D-clearance information
- Clarifying registration holds, deadlines, and other policies
- Submitting transcripts
- Understanding the STARS report
- Understanding the foreign language requirement
- Learning about the freshman forgiveness policy
- Getting referrals to academic programs or resources
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Complex or private questions, like those requiring course plans or detailed record review, should be discussed during an individual advising appointment. To schedule, visit Advise USC at https://www.usc.edu/advise or email your FYA advisor.
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And if you want to course-plan for the future, check out these tips and tools from last month's Crafting Your Academic Plan workshop!
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| A Trek with the Daily Trojan
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Max Rubenstein (right) is a first-year student majoring in International Relations and Law, History & Culture
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Enjoy sharing stories? Love covering newsworthy events? Learn about the Daily Trojan, USC's only independent print publication, with first-year student Max Rubenstein! Information provided has been edited for length and clarity.
What drew you to the Daily Trojan?
I knew that I wanted to participate in journalism in some capacity, since it wasn't my field of study, so the Daily Trojan seemed like a great fit.
What do you enjoy the most about it?
I have the opportunity to enhance my skills as an interviewer, writer, and storyteller. Beyond that, writing news has allowed me to meet so many fascinating students, professors, and other professionals with unique passions that I may have never spoken to otherwise. It also fosters an extremely special community of talented, passionate writers who all rely on one another to work toward a common goal: responsible journalism.
How did you get involved?
Mostly through word of mouth. I began my involvement writing for the news section. After just one semester, I wanted to take on a new challenge, and I am now serving as one of the Assistant News Editors where I have a weekly shift to help prep the paper for the next day.
How can others get involved?
The application for this semester is closed now, but I strongly encourage anyone interested to reach out to me or apply at https://dailytrojan.com/apply next fall.
Read up on the Daily Trojan here. And catch up with student organizations across USC at EngageSC.
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Trojan Research Association | Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference
Thursday, April 11, 7-9 PM (Flyer)
Kortschak Center | Test-Taking Workshop
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, April 16-17 and April 23-24, 11:00-11:50 AM (Zoom)
Career Center | 2024 Boot Camp: Secure Your Summer Internship!
Tuesday, April 16, 5:00-8:00 PM (Complete Survey to Attend) (RSVP)
Career Center | Making the Most of Your Summer Experience
Wednesday, April 17, 4:00-5:30 PM (Complete Survey to Attend) (RSVP)
Festival of Books Kickoff with the Trojan Marching Band
Saturday, April 20, 10:00-10:30 AM
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| Spring semester classes end
Friday, April 26
Study days
Saturday-Tuesday, April 27-30
Final exams
Wednesday-Wednesday, May 1-8
Spring semester ends
Thursday, May 9
Summer Session 050 classes begin
Wednesday, May 15
Summer Session 051 classes begin
Wednesday, June 26
Last Day to Register for Fall 2024 Without Late Fee
Friday, August 23
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The FYA team wants to hear from you!
Click the icon above to share your first-year reflections.
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