Information Guide
The following is a list of useful websites that are available to help you get acquainted with what USC has to offer.
Catalogue
The online course Catalogue is your academic roadmap for USC. The Catalogue lists detailed descriptions and requirements for every major, minor, certificate and program offered at the university as well as course descriptions. It’s the source that both current and prospective students refer to for information regarding everything from school admission requirements to interdisciplinary programs. Published by the Academic Records and Registrar’s Catalogue Office, the Catalogue is updated annually and publishes in June. It is available online at catalogue.usc.edu.
Engage.usc.edu
The Engage.usc.edu website and the EngageSC app allow you to join organizations, discover events, and record activities and memberships.
USC Student Life
The USC Student Life website at studentlife.usc.edu is a hub for all of the resources, support services and opportunities available to help you make the most of your student experience at USC. All past issues of the We Are SC newsletter – the student-curated weekly email – are available on studentlife.usc.edu.
USC Student Health
The USC Student Health website at studenthealth.usc.edu has information on all the medical and mental health services and resources available to you as a USC student virtually and at the university. Student health centers are located on the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
USC Student Handbook and Student Commitment
The USC Student Handbook is your online guide to university policies and the student code of conduct. It is available at policy.usc.edu/studenthandbook. You can also learn about the USC Student Commitment on on the Culture Journey website at culturejourney.usc.edu/student-commitment/.
@USCStudentLife and Trojans360 Blog
Both of these student-led accounts are your source for everything related to USC student life and are created by students for students. Follow tiktok.com/@USCStudentLife and instagram.com/uscstudentlife and read the Trojans360 blog at trojans360.com.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life sponsors campus programs with a moral, religious or spiritual focus, as well as spiritual care. For more information, visit the website at orsl.usc.edu.
Student Equity and Inclusion Programs
USC Student Equity and Inclusion Programs (SEIP) offer student support services and programs that focus on intersectionality, sense of belonging and well-being. View all the centers and lounges on seip.usc.edu. SEIP also houses the First Generation Plus Success Center (supports first-generation, undocumented, former foster youth and transfer students) as well as USC Student Basic Needs (connects USC students with financial, food, housing resources) and Veterans Resource Center (resources for veterans, service members and their families).
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Government
USC Undergraduate Student Government (usg.usc.edu) is the official governing body for undergraduates at USC and provides extensive advocacy, legislative, programming and funding work. The Graduate Student Government (gsg.usc.edu) advocates for the needs of USC professional and graduate students, manages student resources and fosters an interdisciplinary community through programmed events.
Experience.usc.edu
The student portal Experience.usc.edu is where USC students can update their university contact information, find featured events, and can search through the Trojan Knowledge archives to find your USC-specific answers.
Handshake
Handshake is USC’s university-wide career services management platform and the largest career community for college students. Handshake features resources, advising, and job and internship opportunities to help you at every step of your career development path.
Campus Support and Intervention & Trojans Care for Trojans
Campus Support and Intervention (CSI) connects with members of the USC community when they need support in achieving their academic, professional and/or personal goals. Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T) empowers USC students, faculty and staff to privately and anonymously take action when they are concerned about a fellow Trojan challenged with personal difficulties. Learn more at campussupport.usc.edu.
Report & Response
The Report & Response website is an online resource where USC community members can report concerns and get the support they need. In addition to the Report & Response website, you may also report concerns by calling (213) 740-2500 or (800) 348-7454 (toll-free). This number is staffed by live operators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MyUSC
MyUSC is the university’s portal designed to give students, faculty and staff personalized access to wide-ranging campus resources in a single location online. Through myUSC, you can customize your own home page based on personal preferences and interests. To access myUSC, go to my.usc.edu and log in using your USC email username and password.
OASIS
You can access your academic and financial related information through OASIS (my.usc.edu), the Online Academic Student Information System. OASIS allows you to view your:
- registered course list
- book list
- enrollment verification
- permit to register
- grade report
- completed course summary
- restrictions
- transfer credit report
- STARS report
You may also use OASIS to:
- establish guest access to your education records
- change your password for OASIS and Web Registration
- add your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer ID Number
- order enrollment verification and/or transcripts
Web Registration
Web registration is available through myUSC. Students plan their schedules and register for classes on Web Registration.