The Office of Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP) provides support services for Master’s and Doctoral students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Please visit the Frequently Visited Areas and primary sections of our site for more information about services and resources for current graduate students.

Primary Sections

Academic Services

The academic services section of our website has information related to your academic progress while at USC.

Academic Advisement
Academic Policies
New Student Information
DEN@Viterbi Student Services
International Student Services
Course Registration and Access
Forms
Degree Requirements
Commencement Information

Career Development

Career related services and resources including:

Career Development Events
Internship Opportunities and Resources
Viterbi Career Connections office and services

News and Events

Important information about upcoming events and highlights. The news feed is updated regularly.

GAPP Blog
Signature Events including Orientation, Graduate Awards, and Commencement
VGSA and Student Group Events
Mentorship Program and Events

Student Life

Enjoy all the resources, events, and opportunities outside of the classroom USC has to offer. Explore the city with classmates and join organizations based on a wide range of activities, interests, and affiliations. USC and Los Angeles provide one of the most inclusive and diverse settings in the U.S.

Student Organizations
Safety and Wellness
Graduate Housing
Transportation

Tuition, Fees, and Funding Opportunities

Tuition costs, fees, and funding opportunities for graduate students.

Tuition and Fees
Master’s Student Funding Opportunities
Doctoral Student Funding Opportunities
Employer Supported

Academic Calendar

Spring 2019 Academic Calendar

Spring 2019

(Registration dates apply only to courses that run from Jan. 07–April 26. For registration dates for specific courses, please find the course in the Classes Offered section and click the calendar icon next to the course.)

Spring Semester 2019

Oct. 22-Jan. 4	Registration for continuing students
Nov. 15-Jan. 4	Registration for returning, continuing and new students
Jan. 3-4	Registration for spring semester continues
Jan. 4	Last day to register and settle without late fee
Jan. 7	Spring semester classes begin for Session 001
Jan. 7-11	Late registration and change of program for Session 001
Jan. 21	Martin Luther King Day, university holiday
Jan. 25	Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Jan. 25	Last day to register and add classes for Session 001
Jan. 25	Last day to drop a class without a mark of “W,” except for Monday-only classes, and receive a refund for Session 001 *Please drop any course by the end of week three (or the week three equivalent for short sessions) to avoid tuition charges.
Jan. 25	Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001
Jan. 25	Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance
Jan. 29	Last day to drop a Monday-only class without a mark of “W” and receive a refund or change to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001
Feb. 18	Presidents’ Day, university holiday
Feb. 22	Last day to drop a course without a mark of “W” on the transcript
Feb. 22	Last day to change a Pass/No Pass course to letter grade
March 10-17	Spring recess
March 29	Thesis/Dissertation Manuscript submission deadline
April 5	Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W” for Session 001
April 26	Spring semester classes end
April 27-30	Study days
May 1-8	Final examinations
May 9	Spring semester ends
May 10	Commencement

Summer 2019 Academic Calendar

Summer Session 2019

March 4	Registration Begins
May 15	Classes Begin for Session 050
May 15-June 25	Dates for Session 050
May 27	Memorial Day, University Holiday
June 17	Last day to purchase or waive Tuition Refund Insurance
June 26-August 6	Dates for Session 051
June 28, 12 p.m.	Thesis/Dissertation Submission
July 4-5	University Holiday for Independence Day
August 6	Classes End

Registration Dates

Regular In-Person Registration

Registration for summer begins March 4, 2019 at 9 am PST.

Change of Schedule

Students may change their summer schedule via Web Registration or in the lobby of John Hubbard Hall. Schedule changes can be made according to the established deadlines on the Schedule of Classes for the respective course and session. For specific deadline dates, visit the Schedule of Classes, Classes Offered section and click on the calendar icon next to the course(s).

Last Day for Registration and Adding Classes

Please locate the course in the Schedule of Classes and click the calendar icon to view the registration deadlines.

Fall 2019 Academic Calendar

Fall 2019

(Registration dates apply only to courses that run from Aug. 26 – Dec. 6. For registration dates for specific courses, please find the course in the Schedule of Classes and click the calendar icon next to the course.)

April 1-26	Registration for continuing students
April 25-Aug. 23	Registration for returning students and visiting students
Aug. 23	Last day to register and settle without late fee for Session 001
Aug. 26	Fall semester classes begin in Session 001
Aug. 26-30	Late registration and change of schedule
Sept. 2	Labor Day, university holiday
Sept. 13	Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Sept. 13	Last day to register and add classes for Session 001
Sept. 13	Last day to drop a class without a mark of “W,” except for Monday-only classes, and receive a refund for Session 001
Sept. 13	Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001
Sept. 13	Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance for fall
Sept. 17	Last day to add or drop a Monday-only class without a mark of “W” and receive a refund or change to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001
Oct. 11	Last day to drop a course without a mark of “W” on the transcript only. Mark of “W” will still appear on student record and STARS report and tuition charges still apply. *Please drop any course by the end of week three for session 001 (or the 20 percent mark of the session in which the course is offered) to avoid tuition charges.
Oct. 11	Last day to change a Pass/No Pass course to letter grade
Oct. 17-18	Fall recess
Nov. 7 at noon	Thesis/dissertation manuscript submission deadline
Nov. 15	Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W” for Session 001
Nov. 27-Dec. 1	Thanksgiving recess
Dec. 6	Fall semester classes end
Dec. 7-10	Study days
Dec. 11-18	Final examinations
Dec. 19-Jan. 12, 2020	Winter recess

Registration Dates Fall 2019

Currently Enrolled Students

Incoming Graduate Student Information

Information for all incoming graduate students: Master's (On Campus and Online via DEN@Viterbi) and Doctoral students.

New Student Information Page

Information for all incoming graduate students: Master's (On Campus and Online via DEN@Viterbi) and Doctoral students.

New Student Information

Upcoming Events

Frequently Visited Areas

Student Forms

The most commonly used forms for all graduate students including Leave of Absence, Petitions, CPT, File to Graduate and more.

International Students

Specific services and policies for International Students.

DEN@Viterbi Students

Wednesday, March 6	Registration appointment times will be available for review online on my.usc.edu, OASIS and Web Registration.
Monday, March 11	Students may obtain D class assignments and department advisement.
April 1-Aug. 23	Registration for continuing students via Web Registration.