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Arrival, Orientation, Advisement, Registration Information and Important Links

Welcome new PhD students!
 
  Congratulations on your admission to graduate study at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. We are proud of your achievements, and we enthusiastically welcome you to our community of students and scholars.

The information herein will assist you with the transition to graduate school at USC.  Should you have additional questions, please contact Tracy Charles at tcharles@usc.edu or (213) 740-0114.
 
First, a reminder! 

The Viterbi School PhD New Student Orientation Program
Fall 2012 Orientation Dates to Be Announced!

Topics covered will include: getting started in your acedemic program; graduate student life; VGSA; academic integrity; library resources; the Distance Education Network (DEN); and more!
 
The orientation program will not conflict with any other scheduled program.


New Graduate Student Orientation Sample Schedules

Domestic Students
International Students
 
 
Tracy Charles
Doctoral Programs Coordinator   
Olin Hall 106
Los Angeles, CA  90089-1454
Tel. (213) 740-0114
Fax (213) 821-2367

Helpful Links for New Students
 

Before Departure

 
 
Airport information
USC is accessible via many different airports and airlines. The closest airport is the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX).   The following services will take you from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the University Park Campus.
(Approximate costs are provided in U.S. dollars).

Orientation and General Information [back to top]

 
 
 
 
 

Advisement, Registration and Payment of Tuition and Fees [back to top]

Please see the list below
 
PhD students are advised by faculty when it comes to their courses and research.
Please contact the departmental staff advisor listed below to find out which professor will
advise you on your class schedule.

Spring 2012 Semester Calendar and Important Dates
 
 
 
 
 
*International Students cannot register at USC until they arrive on campus and go through the passport check.
 
The full-time enrollment requirement for PhD students at USC is at least 6 units applicable toward the graduate degree.
This applies to graduate assistants; to students on F-1 and J-1 visas; and to anyone who is required to be enrolled
as a full-time PhD student.
 
 

Important Publications [back to top]

 
 
 

Important Phone Numbers [back to top]

 
Emergency:                                  911

USC Department of Public Safety
             Emergency                       213-740-4321
             Non-Emergency               213-740-6000
             Campus Cruiser               213-740-4911

Student Health Center                   213-740-9355
Student Counseling Services        213-740-7711
Center for Women and Men          213-740-4900

 


Campus Involvement [back to top]