The Office of Academic Review and Retention (ARR) advises students on academic probation, supports students who are at-risk of academic probation (2.0-2.3 GPA), and helps former students who were academically disqualified navigate the readmission process. ARR works collaboratively with all university advisors, faculty and offices to ensure academic success for students and to promote graduation.
Mission Statement
The USC Office of Academic Review and Retention is committed to promoting strategic partnerships with key constituents across campus, monitoring individual student progress, and inspiring each student to reach their full academic potential. Our office is committed to empowering students to persist toward graduation.
The Academic Review and Retention Office is located in the lobby of the Figueroa Building, Suite 107 (FIG 107).
Contact Us
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Mailing Address
Academic Review and Retention Office
University of Southern California
University Park Campus
3535 S. Figueroa St, Suite 107
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0912
Staff Directory
Brice James, M.S.Ed.
Manager, Academic Review
bricejam@usc.edu
Tiffany Olivier, M.A.
Academic Review Counselor
tolivier@usc.edu
Alvaro Vazquez, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
avazquez@usc.edu
Stephanie Herron-Hillman
Student Services Assistant III
sdhh@usc.edu
Alma Gonzalez, M.Ed.
Senior Academic Review Counselor
argonzal@usc.edu
Amy Sanchez, M.S.
Academic Review Counselor
amy4654@usc.edu
John Foulger, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
foulger@usc.edu
Staff Directory
Brice James, M.S.Ed.
Manager, Academic Review
bricejam@usc.edu
Alma Gonzalez, M.Ed.
Senior Academic Review Counselor
argonzal@usc.edu
Tiffany Olivier, M.A.
Academic Review Counselor
tolivier@usc.edu
Amy Sanchez, M.S.
Academic Review Counselor
amy4654@usc.edu
Alvaro Vazquez, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
avazquez@usc.edu
John Foulger, M.Ed.
Academic Review Counselor
foulger@usc.edu
Stephanie Herron-Hillman
Student Services Assistant III
sdhh@usc.edu
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