Overseas Studies
The USC Overseas Studies Office offers more than 40 study abroad programs in more than 20 countries to USC undergraduates. In addition, programs abroad are offered through the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Architecture, and the Marshall School of Business. Certain departments offer summer programs abroad. Course work taken through these programs is considered to […]
OASIS for Advisors
The web-based service that allows academic advisors to review their students’ records using the OASIS system. Advisors must create their login to OASIS for Advisors in SIS process SIS.U.WWWOAR. The Registrar’s Office will review advisor requests for access.
OASIS
OASIS (accessed through myUSC) is the website where currently enrolled students can find and review their personal academic and financial information. Enrolled students are automatically provided access to OASIS. Problems with OASIS should be directed to the OneStop office.
Name (Correction/Change)
A correction or change to your name as it appears on your academic records. To change or correct your student name, you must complete a Request for Change/Correction of Student Number/Name form. The request must be accompanied by a court order, valid driver’s license, certificate of naturalization, certificate of marriage or some other form of […]
MOI
See Memorandum of Interpretation.
Missing Grade
An administrative mark assigned when a professor fails to correctly submit a final course grade for a student. An instructor should never assign a grade of MG except in cases involving plagiarism or cheating during the final examination period.
Minors (Changing/Adding/Dropping)
In addition to majors and degrees, many schools and departments offer minor programs. Applications to add, or requests to drop a minor, must be made to the department or professional school. Completion of the minor program will be noted on the academic transcript. Refer to the “Academic Policies” [Undergraduate and Degree Programs] section of the USC Catalogue.
Memorandum of Interpretation (MOI)
Agreement between institutions or schools within USC to specific terms when new academic programs are approved.
Mandatory Advisement Requirement
A number of schools and departments require students to meet with their academic advisor prior to registration for a term. Students pursuing majors that require mandatory advisement will be denied registration until they have met with their academic advisor and the advisor has released their advisement obligation, using the process APA.U.SAD. Do not confuse the Mandatory […]
Majors (Changing/Adding/Dropping)
Undergraduate students can switch majors, add or drop majors from their studies. To add a Major or Minor or Degree Objective, students should contact the school in which the program is offered to obtain the necessary information. If the student is approved to add the new Major, the advisor in the new Major will update […]