Knowing what courses to take when you're just starting out can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, your advisors are here to help. Whether you've decided to focus on a pre-med curriculum or are still open to the variety of programs USC has to offer, academic advisors can help get you on the right track. Here are a few sample schedules of incoming students:

Pre-Medical Track

1. Chemistry 105aLg or 115aLg
2. Biological Sciences 120Lg or 121Lg
3. General Education: Category VI, Social Issues
4. Writing and Critical Reasoning, WRIT 140
    
   -Optional-
5. Freshman Seminar or other 2 unit elective course
    
   Total 16-18 units

Other Science and Math Majors

1. Foreign Language
2. Writing and Critical Reasoning, WRIT 140
3. General Education: Category VI, Social Issues
4. Major Course
    
   -Optional-
5. Freshman Seminar or other 2 unit elective course
    
   Total 16-18 units

Other USC College Majors

1. Foreign Language
2. General Education: Category V
3. Introductory course in the major or minor
4. General Education Categories I, II, or IV
    
   -Optional-
5. Freshman Seminar or other 2 unit elective course
    
   Total 16-18 unit