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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 TrojanHousing, TrojanHospitality and TrojanTransportation
- 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 and scholars at International Student 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 only register for Fall Undergraduate International Student Orientation on August 18-19. Click here to only register for Fall Graduate International Student Orientation on August 18-22 only. Click here to only register for Mid-Year/Spring Graduate International Student Orientation on January 8-9.
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 in addition to the International Student Orientation. Click here to register for both an on-campus summer session and the Fall Undergraduate International Student Orientation on August 18-19. Click here to only register for Fall Undergraduate International Student Orientation on August 18-19.
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 Fall Graduate International Student Orientation only. Click here to register for Mid-Year/Spring Graduate International Student Orientation only.
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 July 12, 2008. 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) |
August 18-19, 2008 |
August 11, 2008 |
Winter (January)
*Undergraduate International Students attend the MYO2 Orientation session. |
January 7, 2009 |
January 2, 2009 |
| Graduate Students |
| Summer (August) |
August 18-22, 2008 |
August 11, 2008 |
| Winter (January) |
January 8-9, 2009 |
December 29, 2008 |
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Fees/Costs
There is no cost to attend the International 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 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.
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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
On-campus parking for International Student Orientation is $8 per day.
For information on parking permit sales as well as parking rules and regulations, please visit the TrojanTransportation website at http://transnet.usc.edu.
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Housing Accommodations
On-campus housing is not provided for 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 TrojanHousing at 213.740.2546 or 800.872.4632. This option is based on availability. A daily rate will apply.
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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 only register for the International Student Orientation on August 18-19.
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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 who enter USC for the spring semester must attend Orientation.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate international students must attend the Mid-Year/Spring orientation on January 7, 2009. To make a reservation for this program, you must utilize the Mid-Year Orientation Student Reservation System.
Graduate Students
Graduate international students must attend a two-day program on January 8-9, 2009. To make a reservation for this program, click here.
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Office of International Services
Click here to visit the Office of International Services website.
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