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University Policies

All USC students, faculty, and staff must abide by USC policies. The policies for students can be reviewed on SCampus. SCampus describes general campus policies, academic integrity, and community conduct expectations. The USC Catalogue provides information regarding academic expectations.

USC Catalogue
SCampus

The USC Catalogue is a document that upholds the university and academic policies. The USC Catalogue is published annually and may have subtle changes every year. The catalogue provides information regarding policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course offerings, and any other content provided.

The catalogue is described as the “document of authority” or contact with the student and university. Meaning the information provided in the catalogue is primary to other documents published such as bulletins, newsletters, etc provided by departments.

When reviewing the USC Catalogue, use the one published the year you started attending USC. This is viewed as your “catalogue year” and your degree requirements will be based on the information listed in the catalogue.

https://catalogue.usc.edu/

VITERBI aCADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

Academic Integrity
GPA Requirement

Viterbi Code of Integrity highlights the expectation for students to maintain a community of honor and knowledge through academic integrity.

https://viterbischool.usc.edu/academic-integrity/

Viterbi Academic Probation Policy

ACADEMIC PROBATION POLICY FOR VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MASTER’S STUDENTS

Effective Fall 2007

All USC students are expected to maintain satisfactory progress in their pursuit of an advanced degree. The Viterbi School of Engineering has established the following policy and procedures for those students who fail to meet the GPA requirements of their program of study:

The University Catalogue describes the following in its section on “Academic Warning and Dismissal of Graduate Students.” Faculty advisors and departments take factors other than satisfactory grades and adequate GPAs into consideration in determining a student's qualifications for an advanced degree. A student's overall academic performance, specific skills and aptitudes, and faculty evaluations will be considered in departmental decisions regarding a student's continuation in a master's or doctoral degree program. Satisfactory progress toward an advanced degree as determined by the faculty is required at all times. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress will be informed by their department or committee chair or school dean. The faculty has the right to recommend at any time after written warning that a student be dismissed from a graduate program for academic reasons or that a student be denied readmission. Procedures on disputed academic evaluations are described in SCampus.

Support Services

Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)

OSAS provides services to students in need of assistance through academic accommodations. Students who would like to use this service must self-identify and submit a letter of accommodation through MyOSAS.

https://osas.usc.edu/

Academic Advancement Workshop for Viterbi Masters Students on Academic Probation

The Viterbi VASE office offered an Academic Advancement workshop in Spring 2023 to support our Masters students who are currently on Academic Probation. This workshop was designed to both inform students on Viterbi's Academic Probation and Dismissal process, as well as provide support and guidance for maintaining personal and academic wellness both during and after a semester on Academic Probation.

Link to Academic Advancement Workshop Recording

Link to Academic Advancement Workshop Slides

Kortschak Center

The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity provides various resources to ensure student success regardless of their learning differences.

https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/

Lifestyle Redesign for College Students

Is a resource provided by our occupational therapist from USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy to help college students build healthy sustainable habits and routines while managing stress, social anxiety, and mental and emotional fatigue. This service is available to all USC students with health insurance but will still need to pay a copayment.

https://chan.usc.edu/patient-care/faculty-practice/college-students

USC Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards (SJACS)

The Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards monitors and governs Judicial Process for USC students and faculty.

They review cases of student misconduct such as suspension, expulsion, revocation of degree or admission, or dismissal from the program. They also maintain confidentiality and report student disciplinary records as outlined in the University’s policy concerning Student Education Records.

https://sjacs.usc.edu/