New Student Events: Freshman – Spring


USC Winter Undergraduate Orientation – Welcome Trojans

All new students must register for the Welcome Trojans Winter Orientation to ensure successful transition to USC and to register for your spring classes. Welcome Trojans will include online academic advisement, online registration, and virtual Zoom sessions and webinars where students will get a chance to meet fellow Trojans and learn more about student life and the USC community. There will also be an in-person welcome event and Student Services Open House on January 9, 2025. Visit the Welcome Trojans Orientation website for instructions on how to register for the winter orientation program.

Spring Course Registration
In order to meet with an advisor and register for spring courses, students must register for Welcome Trojans Winter Orientation. When you’re making your orientation reservation, you will select a specific registration date and time. You must meet with your advisor prior to your registration date in order to be able to register. You will be able to schedule your advisement meeting on Advise USC starting on November 15.

Academic Expectations Zoom Meeting (TBD)
This is a mandatory Zoom meeting for all new undergraduate students. Please plan to attend one of the meetings. During this meeting, you will meet your advisors and learn about your degree requirements and university policies.

Registration and Tuition Deadline

January 10, 5:00PM PST
All new students must register for spring classes and pay their tuition by 5:00PM on Friday, January 10. Failure to meet this deadline may result in late registration and/or late settlement fees. Students are encouraged to pay their bills online at usc.edu/uscepay.