A Fabulous Fall Finish & Spring Sneak Peek |
The Dornsife First-Year Advising Team would like to congratulate you on completing your first semester at USC! We hope you have enjoyed these first steps in your higher education journey and look forward to partnering with you in the new year.
In the meantime, click below to preview the Spring 2026 events we've created just for you. Save the date and we hope to see you there!
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Strategies for Study Success |
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Final exams are December 10-17. Build your study game plan with these strategies!
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And don't forget these important resources:
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Have questions about majors, minors or experiences you would like to learn more about? Book an appointment with your First-Year Advisor!
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Now through December 17 advisors are available to help you explore majors, minors, future course plans, and extra and co-curricular experiences! These Explore & More appointments are also a great way to learn about available resources at USC.
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Looking for things to do this winter? Flex your break time with one or more ideas below:
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Staying nearby? Wondering what there is to do? Check out these options!
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Exposition Park. Founded as an agricultural park in 1872, this is the home of some of LA's most well-known cultural attractions including the Natural History Museum, California Science Center, California African American Museum, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
- Grand Central Market. A 30,000 square-foot food and retail emporium located in the heart of L.A., it features the culinary works of national-caliber chefs and the wares of accomplished entrepreneurs.
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Holiday Lights. Enjoy displays of dazzling lights across SoCal, including at the L.A. Zoo, the Grove, Griffith Park, and Descanso Gardens.
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Ice Skating. Los Angeles may not have snow, but there is ice! Try out your skating skills at ice rinks in Pershing Square, L.A. Live, and Santa Monica.
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Reflecting On First Semester
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From the excitement of starting school to the whirlwind of semester's end, it might be hard to believe fall is almost over. You studied, made friends, and expanded your horizons. In short, you became a college student!
As you take a well-earned rest this winter break, we hope you also reflect on memories, growth, and goals for next semester. Here is junior Environmental Studies and International Relations student Garrett Ordonez with thoughts on his first college semester:
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As you head for that fall semester finish line, try out some questions to reflect on how far you've come:
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- What did you enjoy the most about your first college semester?
- Which fall semester class was your favorite and why?
- What is one thing you wish you knew before starting college?
- Is there anything you wish you could do differently?
- How did you connect with your major? What about your major do you still wish to know?
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Lastly, below are some things freshmen looked forward to at the beginning of this year. Now that we're on the cusp of a new semester, what are are you excited to experience next?
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Be a Dornsife Advising Administrative Intern! |
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| FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Fall semester classes end
DECEMBER 6-9
Study Days
DECEMBER 10-17
Final examinations
DECEMBER 18-JANUARY 11
Winter recess
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
Last day to register for Spring 001 classes without late fees
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
Spring semester classes begin
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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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