USC Viterbi | Current Graduate Students

Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE) provides support services for undergraduate and graduate students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.

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Graduate Student Advising Request

If you would like to meet with a VASE advisor virtually, click on the link below. Virtual Walk-In advising will be held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm.

PhD : Virtual Walk-in Advising Master's: Virtual Walk-in Advising

If you would like to schedule a meeting with an advisor outside of walk-in hours. Submit a request below.

MS and PhD Appointment Request

Please click below to see all Viterbi undergraduate, graduate and department advising resources:

Student Advising Resources

Academic Services

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

News and Events

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

Student Life

Student Organizations
Safety and Wellness
Graduate Housing
Transportation

Tuition, Fees, and Funding Opportunities

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

Academic Calendar

Spring 2020 Academic Calendar

Spring 2020

(Registration dates apply only to courses that run from Jan. 13–May 01. 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 2020

Oct. 28-Jan. 10	Registration for continuing students
Nov. 21-Jan. 10	Registration for returning, continuing and new graduate students
Jan. 6-10	Late Registration and change of program
Jan. 10	Last day to register and settle without late fee
Jan. 13	Spring semester classes begin
Jan. 20	Martin Luther King Day, university holiday
Jan. 31	Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Jan. 31	Last day to register and add classes for Session 001
Jan. 31	Last day to drop a course and receive a refund for session 001
Jan. 31	Last day to enroll for a course for a grade of Pass/No Pass or Audit for session 001
Jan. 31	Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance
FEB. 4	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. 17	Presidents’ Day, university holiday
Feb. 28	Last day to drop a course without a mark of “W” on the transcript
Feb. 28	Last day to change a Pass/No Pass course to letter grade
March 15-22	Spring recess
April 10	Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W” for Session 001
May 1	Spring semester classes end
May 2-5	Study days
May 9	Spring semester ends
May 6-13	Final examinations
May 6-14	Final grade submission via Grading and Roster System (GRS) for Spring 2019 regular sessions
May 15	Commencement

Summer 2020 Academic Calendar

Summer Session 2020

February 14	Summer 2020 schedule of classes available
March 2	Registration for summer 2020 Begins
May 20	First 6-Week session begins
May 25	Memorial Day, University Holiday
June 30	Last day of first session
July 1	Second 6-week session begins
July 3	Independence Day, University Holiday
August 11	Last day of summer classes

Registration Dates

Regular In-Person Registration

Registration for summer begins March 2, 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 2020 Academic Calendar

Fall 2020

(Registration dates apply only to courses that run from Aug. 17 – Dec. 4. 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. 21	Last day to register and settle without late fee
Aug. 24	Fall semester classes begin
Aug. 26-30	Late registration and change of schedule
Sept. 7	Labor Day, university holiday
Sept. 11	Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Sept. 11	Last day to register and add classes for Session 001
Sept. 11	Last day to drop a class without a mark of “W,” except for Monday-only classes, and receive a refund for Session 001
Sept. 11	Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit for Session 001
Sept. 11	Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance for fall
Sept. 15	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. 9	Last day to drop a course without a mark of “W” on the transcript for session 001
Oct. 9	Last day to change a Pass/No Pass course to letter grade
Oct. 15-16	Fall recess
Nov. 7 at noon	Thesis/dissertation manuscript submission deadline
Nov. 13	Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W” for Session 001
Nov. 25-Nov. 29	Thanksgiving recess
Dec. 4	Fall semester classes end
Dec. 5-8	Study days
Dec. 9-16	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

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.