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Pre-Orientation Homework

Prior to coming to campus for orientation, all undergraduate students must complete their first USC homework assignment.  This Pre-Orientation Homework will allow students to complete many transactional functions prior to their arrival.  The Pre-Orientation Homework consists of:

  1. Learn basic USC terminology
  2. Send in final transcripts and test scores (can be completed after Orientation session)
  3. Order your USCard
  4. Read the USC Catalogue to learn about academic requirements and university policies
  5. Review SCampus: the USC Student Guidebook
  6. Complete Academic Advising Quiz
  7. Take the Mathematics Placement Test online
  8. Take the Foreign Language Placement Test online
  9. Understand your Financial Aid package
  10. Complete the New Student Survey
  11. Complete the New Student Interest Profile
  12. Complete the Lyon Recreational Sport Center liability waiver
  13. Access the MyUSC Portal and complete the Web registration tutorial
  14. Set up your USC Credit Union account (optional)
  15. Learn USC traditions
  16. Sign-up for Micro-seminar (Mid-Year Orientation only)

 

You have access to the Pre-Orientation Homework immediately after making your orientation session reservation (Mid-Year Orientation students have access beginning November 2). In addition, if you request materials in lieu of attending an orientation session, you have access after requesting materials. You must complete the Pre-Orientation Homework 72 business hours prior to the session you are attending. If you do not complete any part of the Pre-Orientation Homework, you will not be able to register for classes.

To access the Pre-Orientation Homework after making a reservation, click here.


Post-Orientation Homework

All undergraduate students will also complete a Post-Orientation Homework following their session.  Post-Orientation Homework includes completing a session evaluation, providing emergency contact information, signing up for TrojansAlert, and reading additional sections of the USC Catalogue and SCampus.  Students will receive an e-mail following their session and should complete the Post-Orientation Homework within seven days of their session.

 

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