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International Student and Scholar Information
Overview
At Orientation, you participate in a variety of programs and sessions designed to help with your transition to USC. As a part of the orientation program, you have the opportunity to meet with USC faculty, staff and current students from a variety of areas on campus.
Some of the activities you participate in during Orientation include:
- Opportunities to meet faculty and experience college-level discussions
- Introductions to our wide-ranging USC arts and cultural events
- Discussions with current students about various involvement opportunities on campus
- A chance to speak with representatives from USC Housing, USC Hospitality and USC Transportation
- Group academic advisement and registration for classes
- Become acquainted with the Los Angeles community and visit Los Angeles tourist sites
- A campus tour hosted by a student Orientation Advisor
- Complete Passport Verification as well as immunization and TB screening
Attendance is mandatory for international students (undergraduate and graduate) at Orientation. Undergraduate students who do not attend an on-campus freshman or transfer orientation session must attend the International Student Orientation in August. Note: Graduate students in the Leventhal School of Accounting, Marshall School of Business, School of Dentistry, and Gould School of Law do not participate in International Student Orientation. Services will be provided during your departmental Orientation. |
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Orientation Session Options
International students are required to attend orientation including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students outside the United States
- Undergraduate students in the United States
- Graduate students in the United States
- U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents residing abroad
- Undergraduate students in Hong Kong or surrounding countries
Undergraduate and graduate students outside the United States
Undergraduate and graduate international students coming directly from outside the U.S. must attend International Student Orientation. During Mid-Year/Spring, undergraduate students attend the one-day on-campus session for both domestic and international students. Click here to register for the International Student Orientation.
Note: Entry into the U.S. for new, incoming international students on an initial attendance SEVIS I-20 can only be done within the 30 days prior to the reporting date (indicated in #5) on the SEVIS I-20.
Undergraduate students in the United States
Undergraduate international students who have attended a U.S. high school or who are transferring to USC from another U.S. institution are eligible to attend an on-campus summer session. Undergraduate students who attend an on-campus summer session do not need to attend the International Student Orientation in August. During Mid-Year/Spring, undergraduate students attend the one-day on-campus session for both domestic and international students. Click here to register for a summer on-campus Orientation session or the Mid-Year/Spring Orientation session.
Graduate students in the United States
Graduate international students currently residing in the U.S. must attend International Student Orientation. Click here to register for International Student Orientation.
U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. residing abroad
Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. should attend an on-campus summer orientation program. However, students who are currently residing abroad and not able to attend an on-campus summer orientation do have the option of registering for International Student Orientation. Click here to register for International Student Orientation.
Undergraduate students in Hong Kong or surrounding countries
Undergraduate students (international or U.S. citizens) living in Hong Kong or surrounding countries have the option to attend our Hong Kong Orientation on August 1, 2009. International students attending the Hong Kong Orientation must still attend the International Student Orientation in August. For more information on the Hong Kong Orientation program, including making reservations, click here.
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Dates and Deadlines
We recommend that you register for your orientation session as soon as possible. We strongly encourage online reservations. If you are unable to use the online reservation system, please contact Orientation Programs at 213.740.7767.
| International Student Orientation Sessions |
Date |
Registration Deadline |
Undergraduate Students |
Summer (August) - closed |
August 17-18, 2009 |
August 10, 2009 |
Winter (January)
* Undergraduate International Students attend the MYO2 Orientation session. |
January 5, 2010 |
December 30, 2009 |
Graduate Students |
Summer (August) - closed |
August 20-21, 2009 |
August 10, 2009 |
Winter (January) |
January 6-7, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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What to Bring
Click here to view information on What to Bring.
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Pre-Orientation
Undergraduate students must complete the Pre-Orientation Homework after finalizing their reservations for orientation. For more information on the Pre-Orientation Homework, click here.
Graduate students should 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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Parents
We encourage parents and family members to attend Orientation. The program is designed to help parents and family members become familiar with the campus and its resources, policies and procedures, and the adjustments new students face during their college years. During Orientation, parents and family members have the opportunity to meet USC administrators, faculty, staff and current students, and to have their questions and concerns addressed in person. For most of the program, parents and family members attend different sessions from students because the sessions are designed to meet each group’s particular interests.
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Parking
During the session, parking is included in the program charge. You must secure a parking pass once you arrive on campus. Parking is available via Gate 3 access, located at the intersection of Figueroa and McCarthy Way. Please inform the parking attendant you are participating in Orientation and you will be given a valid pass for the duration of the program.
For information on parking permit sales as well as parking rules and regulations, please visit the USC Transportation website at http://transnet.usc.edu.
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Housing Accommodations
On-campus housing is not provided during the International Student Orientation program. Students who have been assigned university housing and would like to be housed on campus early for the start of the on-campus International Student Orientation should contact USC Housing at 213.740.2546 or 800.872.4632. Students should indicate they are attending International Student Orientation when contacting USC Housing. This option is based on availability. A daily rate will apply. Parents & guests attending International Student Orientation should make arrangements at a local hotel.
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Sample Schedules
Click here to view the Sample Schedule.
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ISE Exam
Click here to view information on the ISE Exam
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U.S. Citizens Residing Abroad
Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. should attend an on-campus summer orientation program. However, students who are currently residing abroad and not able to attend an on-campus summer orientation do have the option of registering for International Student Orientation. Click here to register for the International Student Orientation.
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Graduate International Students
Graduate International Students must attend the International Student Orientation and not the domestic student Graduate Orientation.
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Mid-Year/Spring International Student Orientation
International students entering USC for the spring semester must attend orientation.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate international students attend the Mid-Year/Spring orientation on January 5, 2010. Click here to register for Orientation.
Graduate Students
Graduate international students attend a two-day program on January 6-7, 2010. Click here to register for Orientation.
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Office of International Services
Click here to visit the Office of International Services website.
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Please contact the following USC departments if you have questions related to these specific issues:
American Language Institute
Phone: 213.740.0079
Email: ALI student advisor Maricel Veluz at mveluz@usc.edu
Questions about:
TOEFL
International Student English (ISE) Exam
ALI-01 Hold
Office of International Services
Email: ois@usc.edu
Questions about:
Pre-arrival and Visa questions
Passport Verification (PPV)
Graduate and International Admissions
If you are an admitted student and have questions regarding your I-20, please write to usci20@usc.edu.
If you have a graduate application still in process and have not yet received a decision, please see this website for more information: http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/contact.html.
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