Graduate Academic Services and Programs  & Student Engagement

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Viterbi Graduate Academic Services and Programs 

The Viterbi Graduate Academic Services and Programs focuses its student services and programming in four areas: academic, career, social, and health. We believe development and engagement in these areas are essential to student success. The VGASP team support graduate students navigate academic, career, and student life at Viterbi.

These programs are open to all eligible individuals. The Viterbi School of Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Graduate Student Advising

Viterbi Graduate Student Affairs has virtual drop-in advising available for Master's and Phd students. Changes in drop-in hours/availability will be posted here. Please check accordingly.

VASE advisors can assist Viterbi graduate students with general USC questions, DEN@Viterbi, RCL, CPT, OPT, PE, and LOA. In-depth academic advisement and program planning is provided by academic department graduate advisors. Please contact your major department to meet with your graduate advisor for academic advisement (course related questions, d-clearance, graduation requirements, application to graduate).

Our office will be close on Monday, February 17th in observe of Presidents Day. Drop-in hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18th. 

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on March 7th, 2025