Unofficial Transcript
A history of completed courses, including units and grades. Unofficial transcripts do not bear a college seal or the Registrar’s signature. Current students may obtain this information in OASIS, under “Unofficial Transcript”.
Probation (Academic)
An overall USC grade point average (GPA) of at least C (2.0) on course work taken at USC is required for completion of undergraduate degrees. A student whose overall USC GPA falls below 2.0 is placed on academic probation. Academic probation is monitored by the Academic Review and Retention Office and clearance from an academic […]
Privacy of Student Records
See FERPA.
Prerequisites
Courses and/or specific background required of students prior to advancing to the next course in a prescribed sequence of courses. Passage of appropriate examinations or consent of the academic unit offering the course will waive prerequisites. However, a prerequisite course within the same discipline taken after the higher level course has been passed will not […]
Pre-Approval
Written permission from the Degree Progress Department for eligible students to take course work outside of USC. Even if there is an Articulation Agreement with the other college, pre-approval is necessary to ensure the student’s eligibility. Courses may be taken only in the summer. The Pre-Approval form can be obtained from the student’s academic advisor or from […]
Placement Examinations
See Examinations (Placement).
Degree Credit
Units that may be applied toward those required for a USC degree. See Subject Credit.
X Designated Courses
A course suffix designating a credit restriction. This means that some kind of credit (degree, major, graduate) will not granted to some or all students who take the course. The catalogue description will explain the restriction (for instance, “not available for degree credit [to anyone]” or “not available for major credit to CTPR majors”). Students […]
Web Registration
Web Registration is available through myUSC. It is the system students use to register for their courses.
Visitor
See Limited Status Enrollment