Welcome new PhD students!
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Congratulations on your admission to graduate study at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering for Spring 2008. We are proud of your achievements, and we enthusiastically welcome you to our community of students and scholars.
The information herein will assist you with the transition to graduate school at USC. Should you have additional questions, please contact me by email at berti@usc.edu or phone at (213) 740-6241. |
The Viterbi School PhD Student Orientation program is scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2008,
2-4 pm, in the Electical Engineering Building (EEB), Room 248. The program is co-sponsored
by the USC Viterbi Office of Doctoral Programs and the Engineering Graduate Students Association (EGSA).
Topics covered will include: getting started in your academic program; graduate student life; EGSA;
academic integrity; the Distance Education Network (DEN); and more! While attendance is not mandatory, useful
information will be provided. We’ll see you then!
| Margery Berti
Associate Dean of Doctoral Programs
Olin Hall 332
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1454
Tel. (213) 740-6241
Fax (213) 821-2367
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Michelle Tsigaridas
Doctoral Programs Coordinator
Olin Hall 332
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1454
Tel. (213) 740-0114
Fax (213) 821-2367
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Helpful Links for New Students
Pre-departure information for international students
Maps and directions to USC
Airport information
USC is accessible via many different airports and airlines. The closest airport is the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX). The following services will take you from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the University Park Campus.
(Approximate costs are provided in U.S. dollars).
- Taxi: Approximate cost is $30-$45
- Shuttle Bus Service: Approximate cost is $15-$20 per passenger
- Prime Time Shuttle (800) REDVANS (733.8267)
- Super Shuttle (800) BLUEVAN (258.3826)
- Xpress Shuttle (800) IARRIVE (427.7483)
Mandatory international student orientation
New (domestic) graduate student orientation – Non-international
Student Health and Counseling Services, Immunizations, Health Insurance and the Mandatory Health Center and Health Insurance fees
The International Student English (ISE) Examination
Advisement, Registration and Payment of Tuition and Fees [back to top]
Please see the list below
PhD students are advised by faculty when it comes to their courses and research.
Please contact the departmental staff advisor listed below to find out which professor will
advise you on your class schedule.
Fall 2007 Semester calendar and important dates
Fall 2007 Semester Schedule of Classes
To register via the Web
Payment of fees – Access your record on USCe.pay at
The full-time enrollment requirement for PhD students at USC is at least 6 units applicable toward the graduate degree.
This applies to graduate assistants; to students on F-1 and J-1 visas; and to anyone who is required to be enrolled
as a full-time PhD student.
SCampus: the official student guidebook of USC
University Catalogue (2007-08 Catalogue will be posted SOON)
Fall 2007 Semester Schedule of Classes
Graduate Assistant Handbook (policies and procedures for students receiving graduate assistantships)
Emergency: 911
USC Department of Public Safety
Emergency 213-740-4321
Non-Emergency 213-740-6000
Campus Cruiser 213-740-4911
Student Health Center 213-740-9355
Student Counseling Services 213-740-7711
Center for Women and Men 213-740-4900
Graduate and Professional Student Senate
Engineering Graduate Student Association
USC Campus Life
Viterbi School Distance Education Network (DEN) information
Setting up your computer
USC Housing Services
Temporary housing near campus
Permanent housing near campus
Parking and Transportation
Bicycle Registration
