Lower Division
Courses numbered 100-299 and intended primarily for freshman and sophomores.
Limited Status
Limited status enrollment allows interested individuals who have not been admitted to the university to take a limited number of courses at USC without being admitted. The rules governing limited status enrollment are summarized in the USC Catalogue under “Academic Policies”. Individuals wishing to enroll as limited status students must be enrolled manually after they […]
Leave of Absence (Undergrad)
A temporary withdrawal from the university, usually for up to one year, for personal reasons or as a result of being called to active military duty. The university has implemented a program to assist students who find it necessary to take a leave of absence from their studies at USC. This procedure has been designed […]
Late Fees
Fees assessed and added to existing charges as penalties for registering for classes late. To avoid the assessment of late registration fees, students must register for classes by the Friday before the beginning of spring and fall classes. Students who fail to register by the deadline will be assessed late fees in accordance with the […]
International Baccalaureate
An advanced international program in which secondary school students are prepared for the rigors of college course work. At USC, 20 units of credit are granted for IB diplomas earned with a score of 30 or higher, or 6 units of credit are granted for each score of 5, 6, or 7 on the higher […]
Incomplete Grade
Grades of incomplete (IN) are given when a student cannot complete the course requirements as a result of a documented illness or an emergency (see Recommended definition of emergency below) occurring after the withdrawal deadline for the course (refer to Definition of Grades and Marks). The grading coordinator in the department owning the course must initiate […]
I.D. Number Correction/Change
To change or correct your student I.D., you must submit a Request for Change/Correction of Student Number/Name Form. The request must be accompanied by a photo I.D. (passport, driver’s license, USC I.D. card, etc.). A change of student I.D. will be processed for students who have an active academic record and are currently pursuing a degree […]
IB Exams
An advanced international program in which secondary school students are prepared for the rigors of college course work. At USC, 20 units of credit are granted for IB diplomas earned with a score of 30 or higher, or 6 units of credit are granted for each score of 5, 6, or 7 on the higher […]
Honors (University)
To be eligible for undergraduate honors at graduation, a minimum overall grade point average of 3.5 for cum laude, 3.7 for magna cum laude and 3.9 for summa cum laude is required. Students must meet these averages for residence work attempted, and combined transferred and residence work attempted. The grade point average calculation is truncated, […]
Honors (Departmental Programs)
Some departments have received approval from the university Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for their majors to graduate with departmental honors. Each program, department or school will designate what it considers the appropriate course work and honors project. Departmental honors are noted on academic transcripts but are not noted on diplomas. Refer to the “Academic Policies” [Requirements […]