Graduate Academic Services and Programs  & Student Engagement

Current Graduate Students

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Viterbi Graduate Academic Services & Programs
Office of Student Engagement & Leadership Development

The Viterbi Graduate Academic Services and Programs and Office of Student Engagement and Leadership Development focus on 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..

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 with general USC questions, DEN@Viterbi, Reduced Course Load (RCL), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), Program Extension (PE), and Leave of Absence (LOA). In-depth academic advisement and program-specific questions are provided by academic department graduate advisors. Reach out for longer meetings through Advise USC

Changes in drop-in hours/availability will be posted here. Drop-In hours will change for the summer session beginning the week of May 18th. Please check accordingly. 

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on April 14th, 2026