USC Office of College Advising

The Office of College Advising is the academic home for Open, Undecided and Undeclared students. Professional staff advisors and a myriad of services are available for students searching for, and switching majors.

Students with declared majors in the USC College can find contact information for departments at USC College Undergraduate Advisement.

Services are also available for students interested in graduate and professional school programs with Pre-Graduate School, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law advising services.

FALL 2009 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT SCHEDULE

Academic advisement appointments for Undecided and Undeclared students begins March 23 for the Fall 2009 semester. Academic appointment times are based on class standing. Class standing is based on the number of units COMPLETED and does not include current classes.

The Schedule of Classes and your Fall 2009 Registration time is available online via MYUSC, https://my.usc.edu . You can also use OASIS and the STARS report to check your number of completed units.

To schedule an appointment, stop by the Office of College Advising in CAS 120 or call (213) 740-2534. If we are unable to answer the phone and you are transferred to voice mail, please DO NOT leave a message. Try calling again until you reach a person who will schedule an appointment for you.
Completed Units	Schedule Advisement appointments between:	Walk-ins for missed appointments:
Student Athletes	Must meet and consult with SAAS first
75+	March 23 - 26	Friday, March 27
55-74	March 30 - April 2	Friday, April 3
41-54	April 6 - 9	Friday, April 10
16-40	April 13-16	Friday, April 17
0-15	April 20 - 23	Friday, April 24
Open Walk-ins	April 27 – May 1st

If you are more than 10 minutes late or miss your appointment, you MUST come to the next available walk-in advising day. If you are unable to attend your scheduled meeting, call (213) 740-2534 at least 24 hours ahead to reschedule.

For a paper version of this schedule, select

Academic Advisement for Undecided & Undeclared Students
Every semester, prior to registration, students will meet with an academic advisor to discuss course selection. However, students are encouraged to meet about choosing a major(s), a minor(s), and individual paths to graduation, not only during mandatory advisement, but also throughout the semester. Meet the Office of College Advising Staff.
The Learning Community Program
The Learning Community Program allows new students to get connected with the campus community and local Los Angeles area & explore new academic disciplines. Participants are matched with a faculty mentor, staff advisor, & peer mentor. Find more at www.usc.edu/learningcommunities.
Choosing Your Major Workshops
Held throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, the Choosing Your Major Workshops are designed to help students get started on the “major decision-making” process. Ask the College Advising staff about the upcoming scheduled dates. Find more about choosing your major.
New Student Seminars for First-Year and Transfer Students
Opportunities to meet other new Trojans and helpful staff in the first few weeks on campus are just a couple of reasons why students attend a New Student Seminar. The seminars are a great approach to getting to know one’s peers, advisor, and the campus resources.
Pre-Graduate School Advising
For students and alumni of all majors, a Pre-Graduate School Advisor is available to help explore advanced degree programs in all fields outside of the allied health professions and law. Find more at www.usc.edu/pregrad.
Pre-Health Advising
Services are available to those seeking admission into the Health professions, through individual advisement, workshops, guest speakers, the Pre-Health Committee process, and a letter of recommendation service. Find more at www.usc.edu/pre-health.
Pre-Law Advising
Advisors and services are available for students and alumni of all majors pursuing an interest in law and law related fields. Programs include individual advisement, workshops, guest speakers and the annual USC Law Fair. Find more at www.usc.edu/pre-law.