- 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
- Overview
- STARS Report
- 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
- Overview
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
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
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
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
Necessary forms for academic or registration purposes
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
- Overview
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
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
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
- Overview
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
Inquires about registration errors or policy exceptions
Change of Schedule and Permit to Register forms
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
- Overview
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
Use the Room Finder app to peruse classrooms on campus
- Section Scheduling at USC
Creating and maintaining a Schedule of Classes
- Hourly Summary Sheet
Downloadable spreadsheet to assist with section planning
- Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions about classroom scheduling
Policies and procedures for curriculum management
Curriculum
Policies and procedures for curriculum management
Curriculum Overview →- Overview
Policies and procedures for curriculum management
- Review Process
Breakdown of the curriculum review process