Welcome to Your First Year |
We’re so excited to officially welcome you to the Trojan Family! The First-Year Advising (FYA) team can’t wait to get to know you and support you as you begin your journey at USC. To kick things off, check out a special welcome message from Dr. Viannda Hawkins, Director of First-Year Advising.
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Now that convocation has opened our new academic year, continue the celebration at our first FYA events of the fall semester. Click on the flyers below for details!
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Want more FYA events? Visit our website and see what adventures await you!
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Do classes count toward requirements? Check your STARS report to track how your currently enrolled courses help you progress in your degree.
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Is your class schedule manageable? Use the MyCalendar tab in Web Registration to view your weekly schedule. Do you have breaks between classes and time to eat? When will you work or study or connect with your support network?
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Do newly transferred credits, if any, require changes to your registration? Check your Transfer Credit Report and your course plan's Advising Note to see how credits might count toward degree requirements.
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Need answers to a quick question? Join Drop-in Virtual Advising on Zoom during one of the dates and times listed in the flyer below. No appointment needed! Just access the drop-in advising button below. Students are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Need a longer session to help complete your fall semester schedule? Schedule a 15-minute, individual Advising Appointment with your assigned First-Year Advisor. Use the button below to log into Advise USC then follow the directions here. Appointments can be online or in person.
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Coming for an in-person advising appointment? Find us in Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS) by taking the elevator to the 3rd floor, turning right, and proceeding to suite 320.
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Steps for Freshman Success |
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For a full list of resources specifically designed for Dornsife freshmen, explore our First-Year Corner!
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Starting conversations with people you don't know can be scary, but our Trojan community is a friendly place full of new and continuing students interested in making connections. Here's some tips for finding friends! For more advice, check out Nod, a free app for USC students that unpacks small but powerful actions you can fit into each day.
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And here are additional USC resources:
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EngageSC, a guide to USC events and involvement opportunities.
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Office of Religious and Spiritual Life which fosters connections through multiple ways including different traditions, inquiries, and faiths.
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Recreational Sports offers programs, facilities, and events where students can engage with one another in active and healthy environments.
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Student Culture & Community provide services, spaces and programs that support intersectionality, belonging, and community-building.
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Advice from Former Freshmen |
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When rising sophomores were asked about advice for entering freshmen, here's some of what they shared:
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| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Last day to complete the following actions for Session 001 classes: add a class, receive a refund if applicable, and select Pass/No Pass
OCTOBER 9-10 Fall Recess
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Last day to drop Session 001 classes without an official transcript "W" and change Pass/No Pass to Letter Grade
FRIDAY, NOVEMEBR 14
Last day to drop a class with an official transcript "W"
NOVEMBER 26-30 Thanksgiving Break
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Fall semester classes end
DECEMBER 6-9 Study Days
DECEMBER 10-17
Final examinations
DECEMBER 18-JANUARY 11
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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