Thanks to everyone who joined us at Navigating USC Resources and Exploring Majors & Minors. We highlighted campus services that enhance your freshman year, and we identified specific tools to aid in the exploration of academic programs!
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Now save a spot at our final fall event which will help you get ready for next semester!
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PREPARING FOR SPRING SEMESTER
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30 PM
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Beginning October 6, students meet with academic advisors during individual, mandatory Pre-Registration Advising appointments to reflect on their fall semester progress and explore spring course options. Learn more about these sessions from Director of First-Year Advising Dr. Viannda Hawkins.
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To register for next semester on your permit to register date, schedule and complete your appointment in advance. Spaces can fill up, so book now to secure your desired date and time!
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Here are some ways to get registration ready:
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Identify your permit to register date then check for holds that prevent registration and work to resolve them. View in Experience USC under My Academics. If not yet posted, check again on or after October 6. Note: the Mandatory Advisement hold is lifted after completing Pre-Registration Advising with your FYA Advisor.
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View sample course plans. Although they are examples only, they can help you explore class options for next semester.
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For more tips, download our guides below and see our resources on the First-Year Corner!
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Friday, October 10 is the last day to drop a fall semester session 001 class without a withdrawal mark of "W" on an official transcript. Got questions about this deadline? Confused on what "W" means?
Then join the First-Year Advising Team for drop-in academic advising. No appointment required! Join us on Zoom at https://usc.zoom.us/j/98253090072 during one of our sessions below:
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- Thursday, October 9, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
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Friday, October 10, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Looking for free academic support this semester? USC offers a variety of tutoring assistance to help students excel in their courses. Read about them below then click on each icon to learn more!
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI)
Peer-led group sessions are offered for select STEM classes including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Math, Physics, and Psychology.
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ECONOMICS TUTORING CENTER
In-person tutoring support for classes in ECON 203, 205, 303, & 305 is available in KAP 309 on Mondays and Tuesdays
from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
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MATH CENTER
Teaching Assistants and Math Center Assistants offer support online and in KAP 263 for students in any Math class. Visit their website for additional tools and tips.
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WRITING CENTER
Personalized feedback is given online and in Taper Hall 216 for students engaging in any step of the writing process and with
any type of writing.
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome
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As a new college student, do you feel like you're a small fish swimming in a big pond? Are you comparing yourself to others and thinking you fall short? This sense of inadequacy is called "Imposter Syndrome” and you are not alone! This perceived fraudulence can affect anyone, including the most accomplished individuals.
Here are some tips for overcoming feelings of falseness:
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Dornsife Embedded Counselors |
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Got something on your mind? Looking for a safe space to share concerns?
Dornsife Embedded Counselors are trained therapists ready to support students in the USC Dornsife community. Drop in for informal chats Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in JEF 102 or online -- no appointment needed! Click on the flyer below to learn more.
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| 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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