Graduate Student (MS & PHD) Advising 

Meet with a VASE advisor virtually, click on the link below during drop-in advising hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (PST)

Drop-in advising will be canceled on May 11th and 13th due to commencement events.

Virtual Drop-in Advising
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

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

RSS Experience Viterbi Events

  • Viterbi Summer Scavenger Hunt
    This event is for new Viterbi master's students. Explore USC's campus and make friends along the way. 
  • Viterbi Career Connections and Department of Public Safety Seminars
    Part 1: Viterbi Career Connections is the engineering student's hub for all things career related. Learn about the resources that are going to help you land your dream career!Part 2: Meet the Department of Public Safety as they deliver a session about keeping our community safe. 
  • Viterbi Community of Honor & Mental Fitness Workshops
    Part 1: VCH is a teambuilding workshop where students will understand Viterbi Values and what it means to be a USC Trojan when faced with challenges.Part 2: Engineering programs can be especially challenging, so it is important that students understand the importance of wellbeing. The Mental Fitness workshop is hosted by USC Counseling and Mental […]
Student Forms

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

International Students

Specific services and policies for International Students.

DEN@Viterbi Students

Information for our DEN@Viterbi (off campus) students including admitted, limited status, and audit.

Published on February 23rd, 2017

Last updated on May 6th, 2022