Questions Frequently Asked by Undergraduate Students
How do I get advisement?
Undergraduate students are required to seek advisement prior to obtaining D-clearances. Students can receive advisement by going to the CEE Student Affairs Office, KAP 214. Students should review their STARS reports prior to seeking advisement. STARS reports are available on OASIS. Student should make appointments with their advisor well in advance of the registration appointment time. Students can make appointments by calling the CEE Department at (213) 740-0587 or emailing ceedept@usc.edu
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Who is my assigned advisor?
Undergraduate students are assigned as follows: Juniors and Seniors to Irene Soloff (KAP 214) and Freshmen and Sophmores RTH. You may also talk to departmental faculty if you would like additional advice on career paths and electives. Students are strongly encouraged to see their faculty advisor each semester, and must see their advisor for approval of electives, pre-requisite courses, and any deviation from program requirements. Go to KAP 214 to obtain your advisor assignment. Students may contact advisors at (213)740-0587 or email ceedept@usc.edu
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What do I do if the registration system doesn't allow me to enroll in classes?
A registration hold or restriction will prevent a student from enrolling in classes. Registration holds may be issued by various departments on campus, such as the American Language Institute (ALI), Office of Collections, or Admissions. You may check for any restrictions by going to OASIS The student must go to the department that issued the restriction to resolve the issue.
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What is D-Clearance and prerequisite waivers
D-Clearance stands for Departmental Clearance. If a course name has a "D" after the 5-digit class number (such as 35100D), a D-clearance is required prior to registration. The academic department will enter a clearance for the student to enroll in a particular course after advisement. The clearance will allow the student to register. Prerequisite waivers are required if a student does not have the course prerequisite on his USC records. Prerequisite waivers just like D-clearances must be enter by the Department. If the prerequisite waiver is not entered on the system, the student will be prevented from registering in the course.
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How do I change my major?
Undeclared undergraduate students must go to RTH for advisement. Students already in a major should obtain a "Change/Addition of Major, Minor, or Degree Objective Form from Student Affairs (KAP 214) or Degree Progress (JHH 010), and seek advisement from the prospective major department. If the student is admissible to transfer, the form can be approved by the prospective department.
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What do I do when I am close to graduating?
Undergraduate students will receive a Degree Deficiency Summary Report in the mail. Students should compare the information on the Deficiency Summary Report with a current STARS report. Both of these reports are available on OASIS. If there is any discrepancy or problems, contact your advisor.
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For which courses should I get a C or better in order to graduate?
A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. In addtion, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses; CE 205, CE225, CE309, and CE325. If a student receives a grade of C- or lower in any of the above courses, they must retake the course before continuing on to the next course for which this course is a prerequisite.
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