Party Time with First-Year! |
Thank you for celebrating the start of Fall 2026 with us at our FYA Kickoff Social!
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We hope those that participated in our Campus Quest discovered new places across our beautiful campus, learned more about the USC community, and more!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CAMPUS QUEST WINNERS, THE LEAVEY LEGENDS!
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Reserve your spot at our next events by clicking the flyers below!
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DORNSIFE NETWORKING NIGHT
TODAY, September 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
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Visit EngageSC to see what more we have in store!
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Your First Year Starts Here! |
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Welcome to USC Dornsife! Your first year is an exciting time to explore, connect, and build a strong foundation for your academic journey. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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First-Year Advising Events: Attend programs designed to help you connect, learn, and navigate your first year.
- Personalized Advising Support: Meet with your first-year advisor for guidance with course planning, academic goals, and university resources.
- End-of-Year Celebration: Join us as we recognize your accomplishments and celebrate the completion of your first year!
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Your Next Advising Chapter: At the end of the year, you’ll transition to your cluster advising team for continued support throughout your sophomore year and beyond.
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Follow the roadmap, stay engaged, and remember that we’re here to support you every step of the way! For more ways students and advisors can partner throughout the year, see our First-Year Advising Guide and other resources on the First-Year Corner!
What are you most excited for in your first-year? Share your thoughts here!
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Dornsife Student Spotlight: Adriana Rios-Cruz |
Meet Adriana Rios-Cruz, a senior Sociology major with a minor in Education and Society, who is also pursuing a Progressive Degree in Educational Counseling. Adriana’s passion for supporting students is evident through her work as a Dornsife Advising intern, former Resident Assistant with USC Upward Bound, and Peer Mentor with both the Fulfillment Fund and the Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF).Through these roles, she has guided students through academic and personal challenges, connected them with valuable resources, and helped them feel supported and empowered throughout their educational journeys.
Across her various roles, Adriana has mentored students, provided academic support, and advocated for students from historically underserved communities. Her passion for academic advising and student success has inspired her goal of pursuing a career in higher education, with a particular interest in supporting first-generation, transfer, and Latinx students. We are incredibly grateful for Adriana’s contributions and proud to highlight the positive impact she continues to make within the USC community!
Her advice to first-year students: “Ask questions early regarding your academic and career interests. Always stay curious going into USC spaces. Go in with an open mind.”
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Although there are plenty of festive places on campus, there are also wonderful nooks and crannies to support your study. Click on the handout below to find your new favorite homework spot!
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
First-Year Advising | Dornsife Networking Night (RSVP)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Dornsife Career Pathways | Write It: Writing Impressive Resumes, CVs & Cover Letters (RSVP)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Career Center | Fall Career Fair (RSVP)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
First-Year Advising | Navigating USC Resources (RSVP)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Career Center | Industry Insights - Consulting Panel (RSVP)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Campus Activities | Late Night 'SC x Nights at Troy: Trivia Night (RSVP)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Career Center | Industry Insights - Finance & Fintech Panel (RSVP)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Dornsife Career Pathways | Do It: Job & Internship Search (RSVP)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
First-Year Advising | Exploring Majors and Minors (RSVP starting 9/11)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Sustainability Hub | Tune-Up Tuesday
TUESDAY, OCT 1
First-Year Advising | Preparing for Spring Semester (RSVP starting 9/18)
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Last day to complete the following actions for Session 001 classes: add a class, drop a class for a refund if applicable, and select Pass/No Pass
OCTOBER 8-9 Fall Recess
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Last day to drop Session 001 classes without an official transcript "W" and change Pass/No Pass to Letter Grade
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Last day to drop a class with an official transcript "W"
NOVEMBER 25-29 Thanksgiving Break
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Fall Semester Classes End
DECEMBER 5-8 Study Days
DECEMBER 9-16
Final Examinations
DECEMBER 17-JANUARY 10
Winter Recess
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DORNSIFE FIRST-YEAR ADVISING (FYA) provides academic advising for entering freshman students in most Dornsife majors.
EMAIL fya@dornsife.usc.edu | PHONE (213) 740-2534 | OFFICE GFS 320 | WEB dornsife.usc.edu/advising/first-year-advising2
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