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Graduate Student Orientation Program Information
Date
The USC Graduate Student Orientation is on Monday, August 17, 2009. We recommend you register for the orientation session early. We strongly encourage online reservations. In order to reserve you spot at the Graduate Student Orientation, you must have submitted your Intent to Enroll form.
Fees and Costs
There is no cost to attend the USC Graduate Student Orientation. However, all new students are assessed a one-time Mandatory Orientation Fee in their first semester of enrollment in addition to tuition charges and other fees. For a breakdown of the Mandatory Orientation Fee charges, click here.
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What to Wear
Casual attire is appropriate for Orientation. The weather in Los Angeles is generally warm during the day, but early mornings and evenings can be cool so we suggest bringing light clothing and a jacket. We also recommend bringing comfortable shoes since the program involves a lot of walking. Students should also bring a backpack or bag to carry materials. Check the schedule of your school/department orientation to determine appropriate attire for any special activities.
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What to Bring
For a list of items to bring, click here.
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Graduate Student Checklist
Click here to view the online Graduate Student Checklist. This checklist will walk you through action items to be completed before and after your arrival to USC. Completing the checklist will better assist you with your transition to graduate work at USC.
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Campus Map and Directions
For campus maps and directions to campus, click here.
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Campus Parking
For information on campus parking, including permit sales, click here.
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Selected Graduate Programs
Graduate students in the Leventhal School of Accounting, Marshall School of Business, School of Dentistry, and Gould School of Law are not eligible to attend the university graduate student orientation. Students in these selected programs are charged a $5 Mandatory Orientation Fee to cover the cost of SCampus, the student handbook.
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International Graduate Students
Graduate international students currently residing in the U.S. must attend International Student Orientation in lieu of the USC Graduate Student Orientation. Click here to register for Fall Graduate International Student Orientation only. Click here to register for Mid-Year/Spring Graduate International Student Orientation only.
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Sample Schedule
To view a sample schedule for the USC Graduate Student Orientation, click here.
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Material Request
Graduate students unable to attend the USC Graduate Student Orientation may pick up their required new student materials at the Orientation Programs office located in Hazel and Stanley Hall anytime after August 1. Graduate students admitted for the Spring semester may pick up their materials anytime after January 1. Orientation Programs does not mail packets for graduate students.
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Make Your Reservation
To make a reservation for the USC Graduate Student Orientation session, click here.
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