Academic Support Services

Academic Counseling Services
SAAS Academic Counselors are responsible for monitoring the academic progress of each student-athlete to promote effective communication between the student, academic counselor, coaches, and faculty members. Through a proactive system of intervention, the counselors are able to highlight potential academic challenges and celebrate academic successes. All information gathered encourages student-athletes to take ownership of their academic program and make appropriate decisions regarding their future. Academic progress updates are also provided to the coaches on a daily basis to ensure that the coaching staff is fully aware of how their students are progressing in their courses and how their progress may affect their eligibility status.

Summer School Information

Priority Scheduling
Due to the extra demands placed on student-athletes' schedules, all student-athletes are given priority scheduling to allow them the opportunity to register for the courses they need at the times requested. This will enable them to stay on a steady graduation plan.

For specific instructions on how to register or change your class schedule, click on the appropriate link(s) below:

How to Register for Classes (PDF)
How to Change Your Schedule On or After the 1st Day of Classes (PDF)
USC Web Registration
USC Schedule of Classes
OASIS: Online Academic Student Information System

Study Hall
Study hall is a proctored, quiet study space available to student-athletes Sundays from 5:30-9:30pm and Monday-Friday from 8:00am-9:30pm in the McAllister Academic Center. While at study hall, students can work independently on their coursework in the reading room, work in cooperative learning groups monitored by a learning assistant, or take advantage of the walk-in tutoring available in a variety of subject areas. Required study hall attendance is strongly recommended for all freshmen and a selective group of upperclassmen. Schedules are individually designed around each student's daily class schedule and team practice times. Interested in organizing your week? Download a weekly ACION PLAN.

SAAS Facility

Tutorial Services
All student-athletes have access to free tutorial services provided by qualified undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of subject areas. Tutoring is offered either on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. Following each tutorial session, each tutor submits a tutorial feedback form to the student-athlete's Academic Counselor that evaluates the student-athlete's comprehension of the course material, provides suggestions for learning strategies, and outlines new grade information. Based on positive feedback and a point system in place to reward positive academic achievements, student-athletes can earn rewards.Interested in organizing your week? Download a weekly ACION PLAN.
Click Here to see the SAAS Positive Point Leaders and the Rewards System

Tutorial Request Procedure

Computer Lab
Located in the McAllister Academic Center, the SAAS Computer Lab is open exclusively to student-athletes. Each computer in the lab is connected to the internet and includes a host of software programs. Additionally, a selective group of computers contain software programs designed to assist student-athletes with diagnosed learning disabilities, such as the Kurzweil Reader and Dragon Naturally Speaking. The lab is open on Sundays from 5:30-9:30pm and Monday-Friday from 8:00am-9:30pm.

Travel Laptop Program
While away from campus for competition, student-athletes can also check out a laptop computer to take with them to complete assignments or papers on the road. To learn more about the Travel Laptop Program, click on the link below:

USC Laptop Policy for Team Travel

Competition Excuse Forms
One week prior to a competition, it is the student-athlete’s responsibility to print off the appropriate Excused Absence Letter for each class he/she will be missing due to competition. The purpose of the excuse letter is to make the instructor aware of any absences that may occur due to University-sponsored athletic events.

Excused Absence Letters for Professors

For additional information on the University's policy regarding accommodations for missed classes due to competition, please see the USC's Policy Regarding Accommodations.

OASIS - Online Academic Student Information System
Provides students with online access to: