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  • Students

    Students

    Resources and information for current USC students

    Students Overview →
    • STARS Report

      USC’s Student Academic Record System (STARS)

      STARS Report

      USC’s Student Academic Record System (STARS)

      STARS Report Overview →
      • Overview

        The Student Academic Record System report (STARS) reflects a student’s academic progress toward completion of their degree(s) for their declared major(s).

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about STARS reports

      • How to Request a STARS Report

        Information on requesting a STARS report

      • STARS Interactive Audit

        Features of the STARS Interactive Audit

    • Transfer Credit Services

      Policies and resources for transferring credit to USC

      Transfer Credit Services

      Policies and resources for transferring credit to USC

      Transfer Credit Services Overview →
      • Overview

        Policies and resources for transferring credit to USC

      • Agreements

        USC’s Articulation Agreements with community colleges

      • Histories

        Articulation histories with local four-year colleges

      • Transfer Planning Guide

        Non-USC courses that will satisfy USC requirements

      • Exam Credit

        Policies on AP, IB and A-level examination credit

      • Petition Procedures

        Requesting a change in the evaluation of a transfer course

      • Summer Courses for USC Students

        Information on summer courses taken outside of USC

      • Spring Admits FAQ

        Answers to commonly asked questions about transfer credit for spring admits

    • Degree Progress

      Administrative services regarding student degrees

      Degree Progress

      Administrative services regarding student degrees

      Degree Progress Overview →
      • Overview

        Administrative services regarding student degrees

      • Graduate Transfer Credit

        Policies on transfer credit awarded for graduate coursework

      • Domestic and International Degree Verification

        Verifying a bachelor’s-level degree for grad students

      • USC Commencement Program

        Names of graduating students by program of study

      • Staff Directory

        Staff directory for the Degree Progress department

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about degree progress

    • Veterans Certification

      Assistance and resources for student veterans

      Veterans Certification

      Assistance and resources for student veterans

      Veterans Certification Overview →
      • Overview

        Assistance and resources for student veterans

      • Covered Programs

        Programs that provide veterans education benefits

      • How to File

        Filing for veterans education benefits at USC

      • Financial Aid and Veterans Benefits

        How benefits are coordinated with your financial aid

      • Yellow Ribbon

        Information on the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program

      • Other Educational Assistance Available

        Work-Study benefits and tutorial assistance for veterans

      • Call to Active Duty

        Procedures for students called to immediate active duty

      • Helpful Links

        Additional useful resources for student veterans

      • Staff Directory

        Staff directory for the Veterans Certification Office

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions for veterans

    • Grades

      Information about the grading process at USC

      Grades

      Information about the grading process at USC

      Grades Overview →
      • Overview

        Information about the grading process at USC

      • Grading and Correction of Grades

        Policies and recommendations for determining student grades

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about grading concerns

      • Leave of Absence

        Information on taking a Leave of Absence from USC

    • FERPA

      The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

      FERPA

      The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

      FERPA Overview →
      • Overview

        The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

      • FERPA For Parents

        FERPA rights and procedures as they apply to parents

      • FERPA for Students

        FERPA rights and procedures as they apply to students

      • FERPA Definitions

        Definitions of various words as they relate to FERPA policies

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about FERPA

    • Student Forms

      Necessary forms for academic or registration purposes

  • Records and Transcripts

    Records and Transcripts

    Records services for current and former USC students

    Records and Transcripts Overview →
    • Transcripts

      Access transcript information and ordering instructions

      Transcripts

      Access transcript information and ordering instructions

      Transcripts Overview →
      • Overview

        Access transcript information and ordering instructions

      • Order Official PDF Transcripts

        Instructions for ordering PDF transcripts

      • Order Official Paper Transcripts

        Instructions for ordering paper transcripts

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about transcripts

    • Diploma

      Requests for diplomas and CeDiploma validation

      Diploma

      Requests for diplomas and CeDiploma validation

      Diploma Overview →
      • Overview

        Request for diplomas and CeDiploma validation

      • Request for Reissue of Diploma

        Ordering a replacement for a lost or damaged diploma

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about diplomas

      • Certified Electronic Credential Overview

        Learn about the benefits of a Certified Electronic Diploma

      • Certified Electronic Credential Validation

        Use the CeDiD to authenticate a CeDiploma from USC

      • CeCredential FAQ

        Answers to commonly asked questions about CeDiplomas

    • Verification

      Requests for verification of student academic records

      Verification

      Requests for verification of student academic records

      Verification Overview →
      • Overview

        Requests for verification of student academic records

      • Order Paper Verifications

        Instructions for ordering paper verifications

      • Third-Party Verification Requests

        Instructions for ordering verifications as a student’s designated third party

      • Order Electronic Verifications

        Instructions for ordering electronic verifications online

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about degree verification

  • Registration and Counseling

    Registration and Counseling

    Course registration and academic counseling services for students

    Registration and Counseling Overview →
    • Registration Services

      Information and instructions for course registration

      Registration Services

      Information and instructions for course registration

      Registration Services Overview →
      • Overview

        Information and instructions for course registration

      • Deadlines

        Registration deadlines in the Schedule of Classes

      • One Stop Center

        Assistance with registration, student accounts and more

      • Registration Procedures

        Instructions for enrolling in courses at USC

      • Web Registration

        Tips and video instructions for using Web Registration

      • USC Tuition Refund Insurance Program

        Information and FAQs regarding the optional insurance

      • Limited Status Enrollment

        Taking courses at USC without formal admission

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about registration

    • Academic Review and Retention Office

      Services for students on probation or seeking readmission

      Academic Review and Retention Office

      Services for students on probation or seeking readmission

      Academic Review and Retention Office Overview →
      • Overview

        Services for students on probation or seeking readmission

      • Our Philosophy

        What the Academic Review and Retention Office does

      • Student Success Program (2.0 – 2.3 GPA)

        Assistance for students in achieving academic and other goals

      • Probation System and Mandatory Advisement

        Information for students with GPAs lower than 2.0

      • Disqualification and Readmission

        Policies regarding disqualification and/or readmission

      • Schedule an Appointment

        Meet with an Academic Review Counselor online

    • Petition Services

      Inquires about registration errors or policy exceptions

    • Registration and Academic Forms

      Change of Schedule and Permit to Register forms

  • Faculty and Staff

    Faculty and Staff

    Resources and information for USC Faculty and Staff

    Faculty and Staff Overview →
    • Grades

      Information about the grading process at USC

      Grades

      Information about the grading process at USC

      Grades Overview →
      • Overview

        Information about the grading process at USC

      • Grading and Correction of Grades

        Policies and recommendations for determining student grades

      • Frequently Asked Questions

        Answers to commonly asked questions about grading concerns

    • Classroom Scheduling

      Tools and resources for classroom scheduling

      Classroom Scheduling

      Tools and resources for classroom scheduling

      Classroom Scheduling Overview →
      • Overview

        Tools and resources for classroom scheduling

      • Classroom Changes

        Changing a class to a new time, day, or room

      • Contact Hours

        Policies on required in- and out-of-class contact per unit

      • Final Examinations Rooms

        General information on room scheduling for final exams

      • Classroom Scheduling Room List

        List of all rooms in which classes may be scheduled

      • Classroom Scheduling Coordinators

        Contact information for class scheduling coordinators

      • Classroom Scheduling Modules

        Color-coded chart outlining classroom scheduling timeframes

      • Classroom Scheduling Modules Table

        Written table outlining classroom scheduling timeframes

      • Classroom Photos