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Academic Advising

Pre-Orientation Academic Advising Resources

University Advising Center Zoom Room for New Students

Beginning May 19th, the University Advising Center is staffing a virtual space for new students and their families to address concerns and inquiries as they arise throughout the summer for incoming students regarding registration after academic advising. To connect with an advisor, login to the Zoom Room below. 

**More Information Coming Soon**

*Students will not be advised in the Zoom room. 

 

Advising & Registration Resources

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Registration Support

Arnold School of Publich Health - Registration Virtual Support

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College of Information and Communication - Registration Virtual Support

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College of Nursing - Registration Virtual Support

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Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing - Registration Virtual Support

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Frequently Asked Questions 

The below colleges are participating in early academic advising during summer 2025:

  • Arnold School of Public Health
  • College of Information and Communications
  • College of Nursing
  • Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Students in colleges participating in Pre-Orientation Academic Advising can schedule a one-on-one academic advising appointment after completing the necessary academic pre-enrollment steps, which include registering for New Student Orientation (NSO) and completing required online modules. Students who do not schedule or attend an early advising appointment will be advised during their in-person NSO session.

Students participating in Pre-Orientation Academic Advising will meet virtually with an academic advisor for a one-on-one appointment.

Early academic advising and course registration can increase the likelihood of creating your ideal first-semester schedule. By registering early, you'll know what your fall semester looks like in advance of attending Orientation. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and events of your in-person New Student Orientation session without the added stress of course registration.

Students in colleges not participating in Pre-Orientation Academic Advising will complete their advising and course registration during their in-person New Student Orientation session.

Students may register for some or all of their courses during their advising appointment. Full registration access will be available immediately following advisement.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions maintains a table of the USC credit  you may receive for high scores on Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. 

Be sure to request that testing agencies send official AP/IB credit directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The AP code for USC is 5818.

Consult the Transfer Equivalency Tables provided by the University Registrar.

Be sure to submit official, sealed transcripts for all coursework at non-USC institutions to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

DegreeWorks is an online academic planning tool that helps you review your progress toward degree completion. DegreeWorks will show all requirements for your intended major. Prior coursework received and processed will also appear. 

You can access your DegreeWorks audit in Self Service Carolina. 

 

Learn more about the Carolina Core, its requirements, and its courses. Please Note: some majors require specific Carolina Core courses. Not all courses listed on the website may apply to all majors. Your advisor will share more about this at orientation. 

 


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