For All Students
Advising
The Office of College Advising of the USC College offers counseling in the following areas: general education courses, undecided and undeclared students, international students and study abroad opportunities, Structured Curriculum Program (SCP), student athletes, pre-law and pre-health emphases, as well as graduate school preparation. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located in the College Academic Services Building, 3454 Trousdale Parkway, Suite 120. Academic advisors are also available in your department to provide assistance with your academic program. Contact your department for specific information regarding the services provided and the hours of availability.
Bookstores
University Park Campus
The University Bookstore hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bookstore offers new and used course books, technical and general books, school supplies, electronics, computers, computer hardware, computer software and accessories, apparel, gifts and a flower shop. For assistance or information, contact the Customer Service Department at (213) 740-5200, the Special Order Department at (213) 740-9030 or visit TrojanBookstores online at www.uscbookstore.com.
South Coast Plaza Gift Shop
USC Collections in South Coast Plaza
3333 Bear St. #128 (near Crate and Barrel Home store)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 444-4476
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
“The Library”
The Library, a store for men and women featuring fashion denim and clothing, gives USC students a discount with a USC ID. The store is located in the University Village shopping center (near the front entrance closest to the Bank of America) and can be reached at (213) 821-5565. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cashier’s Office
Payment of Fees
The University Cashier’s Office, located on the second floor of King Hall, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students who need to process loan payments such as Federal Stafford Loans, scholarship stipends or submit payment of tuition, fees and housing may do so in person or by mail.
Online payments via checking/savings account transfers or credit cards are accepted on our Web site. Credit card payments are also accepted by telephone. For more information, visit www.usc.edu/sfs.
Check Cashing Services
The Cashier’s Office offers a check cashing service to students with a current university identification card and a valid driver’s license. This service is available only for first party personal checks made payable to “USC Cash”; maximum amounts are posted. There is a 25 cent service charge. The USC Credit Union provides automated teller machines on campus for banking services. The ATMs are located in the lobby areas of Commons and King Hall and near the bookstore entrance.
Dining
TrojanHospitality offers a variety of dining options, including:
Commons: Commons dining provides three floors of diversified food services. The Grill, located in the basement, features Rice Garden Mandarin Chinese, La Salsa Mexican cuisine, Italian Trattoria pasta bar and Malibu Subs, featuring subs made-your-way with a full soup and salad bar. The campus pub, Traditions, is also located in the basement and provides a meeting place for students, faculty and staff who are 21 years of age and older. On the first floor are six dining operations including: a sushi bar, Wolfgang Puck’s California Pizza Express Café, the Main Street Convenience Store, Betty Crocker Kitchen, featuring fresh baked muffins and cookies with bagel and croissant sandwiches and Seattle’s Best Coffee, Colombo Frozen Yogurt and Carl’s Jr. The Upstairs Café is located on the second floor and offers table service and a complete lunch menu with banquet rooms and catering.
Café ´84: Adjacent to the Lyon Center, Café ’84 caters to an assortment of food specialties including Jamba Juice, Starbucks Coffee, Tommy’s Pizza, Pasta, stir fry your way at Wok Crazy, a grill serving hamburgers, Mexican and vegetarian selections, and America’s favorite Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Room Service: TrojanHospitality offers web-based delivery service for students craving pizza but too busy studying to pick up one. To order, logon to www.usc.edu/roomservice and have a fresh hot pizza delivered. Room Service also offers a wide selection of finger foods and beverages ideal for study sessions or meetings Logon to view the full menu or to place an order.
Popovich Cyber Café: Popovich Cyber Café is located at the Marshall School of Business and serves fresh sandwiches, hot entrées and Starbucks coffee. The dining room is equipped with Ethernet connections.
Law School Café: Newly renovated, serving grab-and-go baguette sandwiches, hot entrées including a carving station, snacks and beverages.
Trojan Grounds: This gourmet coffee house, adjacent to Leavey Library, features a variety of Starbucks coffees, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Trojan Grounds is open to serve students during late evening hours.
EVK Residential Hall and Parkside International Residential College: Two residential halls offering an “all you can eat” format. Everybody’s Kitchen (EVK) offers hot entrées, a salad bar, Mexican and vegetarian cuisine, an all-day waffle station and an outdoor grill. Parkside Restaurant features exhibition style cooking and made to order ethnic fare through a variety of options including the Eurasian Kitchen, the Americana Grill, the Grainery, the Greenery and the Performance Café.
Tutor Hall Café: The latest addition to TrojanHospitality. , located in the School of Engineering’s Tutor Hall, is featuring global cuisine, Peet’s coffees, sandwiches, salads and a variety of beverages.
Doheny Tea House: Located in the courtyard behind Doheny Library, the tea house will serve Peet’s coffee and teas and grab-and-go snacks.
Health Sciences Campus: The Plaza Marketplace offers a state-of-the-art food court, café and convenience store. Einstein Bagels serves made-to-order bagel sandwiches and coffee.
All dining hours vary during the semester and holiday breaks. Refer to the published schedule available at the entrance of each dining facility. Visit the TrojanHospitality Web site at http://hospitality.usc.edu for more information.
Financial Aid
If you have questions about your financial aid, you may call the Financial Aid Office at (213) 740-1111. Staff members are available to assist you by phone between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You may email the Financial Aid Office at fao@usc.edu or fax documents 24 hours a day (see www.usc.edu/finaid for instructions). Financial Aid counselors are available in the lobby of John Hubbard Hall, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can also access financial aid information online at My Financial Aid (www.usc.edu/finaid).
University Park Health Center
At USC every effort is made to help you achieve and maintain good physical, mental and social health. The University Park Health Center offers direct medical care and psychological counseling, as well as prevention programs to assist you in assuming responsibility for your personal well-being.
The University Park Health Center is located at 849 W. 34th Street.
Hours of operation — fall and spring semesters:
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday (urgent care only) | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
In addition to Sundays and holidays, the health center is closed Saturdays during holiday weeks and evenings (5-7 p.m.) during university recess periods. All closures will be posted in advance.
Hours of operation for the summer session:
| Monday through Wednesday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and university holidays.
For further information, visit the USC-University Park Health Center Web site at www.usc.edu/uphc.
Primary Care Appointments
For treatment of most acute illnesses and injuries, a primary care appointment can be scheduled Monday through Friday. To make a primary care appointment, please call (213) 740-2778.
Specialty Care Appointments
Specialty care appointments are available by referral only. Areas of specialization include: gynecology, orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, allergy, acupuncture and chiropractic services. Only routine gynecological appointments may be made without a referral by calling (213) 740-2778.
Urgent Care Needs
If you have a medical illness or injury which requires urgent medical attention, you may be seen at the University Park Health Center without an appointment. Each patient who checks in at the front desk will be evaluated and seen based on medical condition and urgency. Should your medical condition require urgent medical attention during non-business hours, call (213) 740-9355 and follow the recorded instructions to be transferred to an “after-hours” registered nurse. In the event of an emergency, when you are on or near the University Park Campus, please call the Department of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321. For all other emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
Student Counseling Services
Counseling Services are available on the University Park campus at the Student Counseling Center, located in the YWCA Building, 857 Downey Way. Hours of operation for the fall and spring semesters are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment please call (213) 740-7711 or visit www.usc.edu/scs.
Eligibility for Services
Services at the University Park Health Center are available to students who have paid the current semester student health fee. Fall or spring semester students, taking six or more units, are automatically assessed the health fee on their fee bill. Students taking fewer units may use the health center by paying the student health fee.
During the summer, health fee assessment is based on the number of weeks a student is in class and not on the number of units being taken. Continuing students from thespring semester, who are not taking summer classes, may use the health center by paying the summer health fee.
Although the student health fee covers most services rendered at the University Park Health Center, there may be nominal charges for lab tests, prescriptions, orthopedic appliances, copies of X-rays and copies of medical records.
For more information on eligibility and charges, please call the University Park Health Center’s cashier at 213) 740-0238.
Student Health Insurance
USC Student Health Insurance Plan coverage dates are:
Fall 2006, August 14, 2006 to January 7, 2007.
The university requires that all students have supplemental health insurance. This will help to cover the cost of health care that cannot be obtained at the health center, especially in emergency situations where hospitalization may be required. All students carrying 6 units or more are automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan. All international and Health Sciences campus students are required to have health insurance even if they carry less than 6 units and are automatically enrolled. The health insurance plan works in conjunction with the university’s Student Health Centers. For this reason, all students enrolled in the insurance plan are required to pay the student health fee.
New Waiver Requirements
Enrollment will only be waived if documented proof of adequate health coverage, from another plan, is presented to the Student Health Insurance Office on your campus and it meets the following:
The waiver must be submitted by September 8, 2006.
- Must provide at least $500,000 in lifetime aggregate coverage (no per incident minimum)
- Must cover the student for the entire coverage period
- Must have effective dates covering the entire semester: (Fall 2006, August 14, 2006 to January 7, 2007)
- Must pay for at least 80 percent of covered expenses
- Must provide proof with your name on it (identification card or insurance policy)
- Must have a deductible of $250 or less per policy year ($500 out-of-network)
- The plan description must be provided in the Englishlanguage and currency must be converted to U.S. dollars
Graduate Assistants
Graduate Assistants with a .25 award or higher may be eligible to receive a discount for the USC student health plan and the USC Student Health Center fee. Their assistantship award must show in the Student Financial Detail System. More information is available in your award packet through your academic department.
Student Health Insurance for Students Studying Overseas
Students enrolled in overseas study programs are required to have adequate health coverage. These students are automatically enrolled in the USC Overseas Studies health insurance plan unless they are enrolled in the USC health plan. For more information, call the Student Health Insurance Office at (213) 740-0551.
Mandatory Measles Immunization Policy
The university requires all students to show proof of mea-sles (Rubeola) immunity before being allowed to register for classes. The following documents will serve as proof of immunity: (1) a photocopy of a letter on printed letterhead from a physician stating the month and year you were vaccinated or when you had the disease; (2) a photocopy of your immunization record indicating the month and year of your measles immunization; (3) a photocopy of your medical record stating the month and year you were vaccinated or when you had the disease; (4) proof of date of birth prior to 1957.
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination
The USC-University Park Health Center strongly recommends that all incoming USCfreshmen receive the meningococcal meningitis vaccination before they come to campus or as soon as possible after arrival.
Meningococcal meningitis is a serious illness that can lead to brain damage, disability and death. College freshmen, particularly those who live in residence halls, have a modestly increased risk of getting this disease. A vaccine is available that protects against four of the five most common strains and provides protection for three to five years. For information on this disease, please visit our Web site at www.usc.edu/uphc.
Tuberculosis Screening Requirement
All international students are required to be screened for tuberculosis prior to their first semester of enrollment at USC. The following documentation will serve as proof of screening:
One of the following on printed letterhead from a physician or clinic:
(1) documentation of a negative TB skin test (PPD) administered and read in the U.S. or Canada within six months prior to enrollment; (2) documentation of INH therapy for prophylaxis for at least six months and a written report of a negative chest X-ray performed in the U.S. or Canada within six months prior to enrollment; (3) documentation of both a positive PPD skin test and a negative chest X-ray performed in the U.S. or Canada within six months prior to enrollment; (4) a written report of a negative chest X-ray performed in the U.S. or Canada within six months prior to enrollment for students with documentation of previous treatment for active tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis skin testing must be administered and read in the U.S. or Canada six months prior to enrollment and must include measurement of reaction in millimeters. A history of BCG immunization does not fulfill this requirement. Chest X-rays must be performed in the U.S. or Canada and must be in the form of a written report. X-ray films will not be accepted.
Students unable to provide the required documentation will be asked to receive a PPD skin test and/or chest X-ray and provide us with that documentation. Please mail or deliver all screening/immunization documents to Immunization and Screening Requirements, 849 W. 34th St., Los Angeles, 90089-0311. For additional information, please call UPHC Student Services at (213) 740-1163.
Health Promotion and Prevention Services
Part of the mission of the Health Center is to promote health and prevent disease. By participating in programs Health Promotion and Prevention Services offers, students can get involved in the maintenance of their health and work to create an environment to support a healthy lifestyle.
Alcohol and drug education programs are a multifaceted effort to provide educational programs, referrals and infor-mation about alcohol and other drugs to the campus community. The focus is on informed choice, positive peer influence and early intervention. The Drug Education Class (DEC) provides basic information to students experiencing trouble.
Health Promotion and Prevention Services offers a health resource room that provides students a place to work on papers, speeches, find personal health information, check out books and pamphlets, access bookmarked health sites, screen videos and pick up condoms. Stop by soon. We are located on the second floor of the University Park Health Center.
Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, can be prevented. Outreach programs and workshops focus on stop-ping transmission. An anonymous HIV antibody testing program with pre- and post-testing counseling is available for a small fee.
The HPPS department is available to schedule a healthy lifestyle workshop presentation in residence halls, greek houses or student organizations on a wide variety of topics such as low-risk drinking, stress, choosing contraception, nutrition and HIV disease. For information on these services call (213) 740-4777 (HPPS), or visit our Web site at www.usc.edu/hpps.
Information Services
As a new student at USC, you will want to use email, the Internet, libraries and online library services and many other information technology services. USC’s Information Technology Services (ITS) provides these essential resources and can help you use them.
Here is an introduction to just a few of the tools and services available to you from ITS. To learn more, call the Customer Support Center at (213) 740-5555 or visit www.usc.edu/isd.
Connected@USC
Students at USC receive access to the following information services, among others:
- Internet access
- personal Web site space
- high-speed wireless network
- free software for download
- online course materials (TOTALe)
- hands-on software skills workshops
- use of many libraries and public computing centers (some open 24 hours during the fall and spring semesters)
- extensive online research resources
- computing and library research help
USCard Required
To take advantage of these services, you need to have a USCard, the standard ID card for all USC students. You should have your USCard by the end of orientation; if not, you may obtain one at the USCard customer service office located in the Commons lobby.
USC Computer Account
Once you have registered for classes, you need to activate your USC computer account. For instructions, call (213) 740-5555 or visit www.usc.edu/firstlogin. If you do not have access to a personal computer, visit one of ITS’s public computing centers, listed below, and present your USCard at the service desk. You will be directed to one of the center’s computers; go to www.usc.edu/firstlogin and follow the instructions.
You also can learn about getting started with ITS’s services at www.usc.edu/its/new/students.html.
USC Library Card
Your USCard also serves as your USC library card. Present it at any campus library circulation desk, and a staff member will activate your library privileges.
USC Libraries
USC has more than 20 libraries and specialized collections. If you are not sure where to start, USC’s gateway library, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library, is the place to go. The staff in the Leavey Library Information Commons can help you with your research needs and provide referrals to the other libraries on campus.
For information and links to each library, refer to www.usc.edu/libraries/locations. A current list of library hours is available at www.usc.edu/libraries/hours/matrix.
Resources at USC Libraries
The USC library catalogue, Homer, will help you locate books, periodicals, government documents and dissertations held in libraries on the University Park campus. To access Homer and the catalogues for the Law Library (Advocat) and the Wilson Dental Library (Helix), please visit library.usc.edu.
The USC libraries feature a vast collection of electronic resources, including article indexes, catalogues, dictionaries, encyclopedias, electronic journals, visual materials and more. To access these, go to library.usc.edu and click on Electronic Resources.
The libraries also provide professional reference assistance to students in person and online. The Ask-a-Librarian electronic reference service allows students to receive expert answers via phone, email or online chat. Ask-a-Librarian is located at www.usc.edu/askalibrarian.
Public Computing Centers
ITS provides access to nearly 1,000 networked machines on campus, all of which feature high-speed Internet connections and many popular software applications. All services are free, except for printing. You will find machines in the following computing centers:
- Leavey Library’s Information Commons (lower level and second floor)
- Waite Phillips Hall of Education (WPH B34)
- King Olympic Hall (KOH 206)
- Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL 125)
These public computing centers provide unlimited use of the latest-generation Macintosh, Windows and UNIX workstations, as well as scanners and laser printers. There is a charge for printing, but all other services are free. USCard discretionary funds are the only method of payment accepted in public computing centers.
For an updated list of computing center hours, visit www.usc.edu/pcc. In addition to ITS public computing centers, many academic units run their own computer labs. Check with academic departments for details.
Connecting to USC’s Network and the Internet
All the rooms in USC residence halls, as well as some areas of Leavey Library and the Marshall School of Business, are hooked up to ResNet, a high-speed computer network. ResNet allows you to enjoy free, high-speed (10 megabits per second) Internet access without a modem. To link up to ResNet, you need a network interface card, which may come installed in your computer or, if not, may be purchased at the university bookstore. To learn how to connect to ResNet, go to www.usc.edu/resnet. For help or information regarding ResNet in residence halls, call the Housing Maintenance office at (213) 740-4646.
USC students also are able to surf the Web or check email using USC’s high-speed, wireless technology. Most outdoor common areas, libraries, auditoriums and eateries – including the University Village Food Court – have been configured with wireless access points. New locations are added regularly. To take advantage of wireless access, you must obtain a wireless Ethernet card, register it with Information Services and configure it. To learn how to set up your computer to access the USC wireless network, go to www.usc.edu/wireless.
ITS requires the USC Virtual Private Network (VPN) client for access to USC-restricted resources. To ensure the security of wireless connections, ITS strongly recommends the use of VPN. The VPN client can be downloaded from www.usc.edu/its/software.
If you live off campus and want a dial-up connection, you can place a call to one of USC’s more than 1,000 modems to access the Internet, free of charge. Visit www.usc.edu/its/doc/dialup for computer settings and dial-up numbers.
Computing Security (Antivirus Software and Firewalls)
Computer security is a fundamental and necessary practice for all computer users. A secure computer protects itself against viruses, worms and hacking attempts. Instructions on how to keep your computer secure and links to free antivirus software can be found at www.usc.edu/its/security.
Email and Personal Web Pages
All students get a USC email account. The USC email system is protected by sophisticated antispam software, and USC provides students with free antivirus software to protect them while using email. To learn how to use USC’s email, go to www.usc.edu/email.
All students are provided with space on a Web server for their personal Web sites. To learn how to publish a personal Web site at USC, go to www.usc.edu/its/web/getting_started/ppages.html.
USC Email Retention Policy
ITS automatically deletes from its central servers all messages that have been stored for 180 days in your server-based mailboxes. Instructions on how to archive your email are available at www.usc.edu/emailbackup. For additional information, call (213) 740-5555 or email consult@usc.edu.
Course Web Sites and Materials
TOTALe (also known as BlackBoard) is the online learning portal through which many USC professors provide electronic copies of their course materials, including syllabi, readings and handouts. You may also participate, through TOTALe, in an online discussion or take a quiz with automatic grading and immediate feedback. You can access TOTALe at totale.usc.edu. Your TOTALe login and password are the same as for your USC email account. Each course in which you are enrolled that uses TOTALe will appear on the BlackBoard home page as a link once you have logged in. Follow the link(s) to access your online course materials.
Online Help
ITS’s Web site provides complete information on how to use its library services. A guide to library services is available at www.usc.edu/isd/libraries and on information technology services at www.usc.edu/isd/it. Printed guides are also available in all library and public computing centers.
Personal Assistance
Help with computer applications, network connectivity or research questions is readily available. Experienced librarians can assist you in person at all library reference desks or online at the Ask-A-Librarian Web site (www.usc.edu/askalibrarian).
For help with network connectivity and software, contact the consultants at the Customer Support Center by calling (213) 740-5555 or by emailing consult@usc.edu.
During the academic year, library and computing assistance is available 24 hours a day (except from midnight Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday) in the Leavey Library Lower Commons.
Free Computer Workshops
Adventures in Information, a series of non-credit work- shops on computer software and operating systems, is offered throughout the fall and spring semesters. These free, hands-on training sessions cover popular topics, including Web page creation, image editing and statistics software. For the schedule and workshop descriptions, visit www.usc.edu/isd/adventures. This schedule is updated at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
Kinko’s
Kinko’s, partnered with Pertusati Bookstore, offers all the products and services found at any Kinko’s location, such as black and white copies from electronic media or hard copy, color copies from both hard copy and electronic media; a variety of binding options from coil and comb to velo and tape; oversize products such as vinyl banners, magnetic signs and over-size color posters that can be laminated and mounted on foam-core board. Kinko’s at the USCBookstore can print certificates, programs and hard-cover dissertations. Kinko’s, located on the lower level of the bookstore, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed on Saturday. There is also a Kinko’s in the Law School, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (213), 740-2585. For specials, updates on products and services, and additional information see our Web site at http://psg.kinkos.com/usc. Kinko’s accepts the following forms of payment: cash, credit card, procurement card, USCard, half-page requisitions, blanket requisitions and check. For additional information, please contact any manager, at (213) 740-6262. Kinko’s offers free pick up and delivery.
Parking and Transportation
Commuter Connections
TrojanTransportation has established the ridesharing office, Commuter Connections, to help commuters determine the most viable alternatives to reach campus, whether by vanpool, carpool, Commuter Express lines, Metro bus, Metrolink trains, subway, light rail system, bicycle or scooter. The ride-sharing office has maps and schedules for all public transit systems serving the university area. For more information about ridesharing services, call (213) 740-RIDE.
Parking
TrojanTransportation distributes campus maps indicating the lots and structures available for student parking during daytime and evening hours.
Tram and Campus Cruiser
The university’s transportation system includes both tram and cruiser services. The tram service provides transportation during weekdays to off-campus housing and the Parking Center as well as an intercampus shuttle service to the Health Sciences campus. The tram does not operate on university holidays. Tram schedules are available at the Transportation office and online at http://transnet.usc.edu.
Campus Cruiser is a safety feature offered by the university during evening hours to provide a walking, bicycle or vehicle escort to a parking area not served by the tram route or during hours that the tram is not in service. To request a cruiser, call (213) 740-4911. Information may also be accessed online at http://transnet.usc.edu. Appointments will not be taken for cruiser services.
Recreational Sports at the Lyon Center
Recreational Sports offers a variety of sports and fitness programs, services and recreational facilities for the entire USC community, including part-time students, graduate students, emeriti faculty/staff, guests and USC alumni. Along with recreational facilities such as the Lyon Center and McDonalds Swim Stadium, sports programs such as intramurals, club sport teams, and group exercise fitness classes allow students, faculty and staff to participate regardless of skill level, age or sports interests.
The Lyon Center, the largest recreation facility on the University Park campus, includes the McDonalds Swim Stadium, sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness studio, weight room, locker rooms, cardiovascular equipment, climbing wall, gymnasium space for basketball, volleyball, badminton and meeting rooms.
Addition services include personal trainers, massage therapy, locker rental, and sports equipment sales and rental. Rec Sports hires a large number of student-staff as office staff, lifeguards, facility managers, aerobic instructors and officials/referees.
There is no entry fee to the Lyon Center for currently enrolled students. Staff, faculty, alumni, guests and non-enrolled students may purchase a membership. The Lyon Center is open evenings and weekends. For additional information, call (213) 740-5127 or visit www.usc.edu/recsports.
Student Affairs Council
The university provides advisors in each academic unit and many administrative areas to assist you with complex or persistent problems that may develop during your educational experience. Through academic and administrative offices, skilled professionals provide careful and accurate advice toward the resolution of a wide variety of difficulties experienced by USC students. Examples of the types of concerns that Student Affairs Council professionals address include: academic advisement or disputes, petitions, admissions and financial aid questions, tutorial and skills development and career guidance. A complete list of the Student Affairs Council is provided in SCampus.
Student Life and Involvement
Topping Student Center
Topping Student Center serves as the community center for USC. It provides meeting spaces, lounges, computers and the campus information desk. The Scheduling Office, which arranges reservations for meeting rooms and outdoor venues, is located on the first floor of Topping. Topping Student Center can be reached at (213) 740-5693 or by visiting www.usc.edu/student-affairs/CampusCenter.
Bovard Auditorium
Bovard Auditorium is the largest lecture and performing space on the USCcampus. It is one of the oldest and busiest performance venues in Southern California. Staffed with an all student technical and house staff, it serves as home for the President’s Distinguished Lecture and Performance Series, the Thornton Symphony, USCSpectrum performing Arts Series and all large-scale student sponsored events. For more information please contact the Bovard Production Office at (213) 740-4211 or at bovprod@usc.edu, or visit www.usc.edu/bovard.
USC Spectrum
USC Spectrum presents the finest in arts and lecture programs by nationally and internationally known attractions for the USC community and its Los Angeles neighbors. Visit www.usc.edu/student-affairs/spectrum for detailed performance information, or call (213) 740-2167.
Campus Activities
Campus Activities works with students and student organizations to provide high quality educational, cultural, recreational and social programs. We are dedicated to positive development and growth for all students and student organizations. For more information, please visit www.usc.edu/ca or call (213) 740-5693.
Graduate and Professional Student Senate provides programming, community development and advocation of rights for graduate and professional students on both the University Park and Health Sciences campuses. Check out www.usc.edu/ca or call (213) 740-5649.
Program Board provides high quality programs that enhance campus life. These events educate as well as entertain; promote diversity and cultural awareness; and provide a safe and comfortable environment where all will feel welcome. To get involved go to www.usc.edu/ca or call (213) 740-5656.
Student Senate represents and serves undergraduate students through advocacy, programming and representation of student views and needs to the USC community. For more ways to get involved go to www.usc.edu/ca or call (213) 740-5620.
Voter Registration
The Higher Education Act Amendments of 1998 require universities to make a good faith effort to make registration forms available to you. It is important that you exercise your right to vote. Voter registration forms are available in the following locations: Topping Student Center; Student Senate and GPSS, STU 106; Academic Records and Registrar, REG 101; Financial Aid Window, JHHLobby.
You may also access information from the Federal Election Commission, National Mail Voter Registration Web site at www.fec.gov/votregis/vr.shtml.
If you have any other questions, please call the Division of StudentAffairs at (213) 740-2421 or the USC Office of Compliance at (213) 740-8258.