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The Office of Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost Presentation Overview Introduce the Undergraduate Programs staff and our services. Highlight learning support resources at US C. Test ing and
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Introduce the Undergraduate Programs staff and
Highlight learning support resources at US
C.
» Test ing and Placement Exams » Tut oring S
ervices
» Academic Counseling » Academic Coaching S
hare academic success strategies and tips.
Provide information about research opportunities,
academic honor distinctions, and academic events.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Heather Cartagena Erica Lovano McCann Kairos Llobrera Jeanne Herman Lena Njoku
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Undergraduate Programs 3rd Floor of S tudent Union (S TU)
S ervices
Academic Counseling S ervices (301) Tutoring S ervices (301) Testing S ervices (301) Academic &
International
Fellowships (300) Norman Topping S tudent Aid Fund
(moving soon)
Kortschak Center for Learning & Creativity (311)
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
We aim t o creat e unique
preparat ion t hrough innovat ive collaborat ions across disciplines. We encourage innovat ive int erdisciplinary research in undergraduat e educat ion by providing opport unit ies for st udent s t o part icipat e in research and relat ed scholarly endeavors. We seek t o enhance st udent s’ academic experiences at US C by emphasizing undergraduat e part icipation in t he creat ion
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Additional learning support for all USC undergraduate students General Academic Advising Tutoring services Campus Resource Referrals Identify obstacles to success Assist students with strategies to remove obstacles Additional support for students “ in the middle” : in danger of academic probation or recently off academic probation Collaborate with campus community: S tudent’s home department, faculty, DS P , KCLC, Financial Aid, AR&R, etc.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
S tudents with a 2.0 – 2.3 GP A (Non-Athletes) S pring Admits and Transfer S tudent S upport Undergraduate S uccess Program (NAI S cholars) S tudents with low midterm grades S tudents with foreign language registration holds
ACS Outreach and Advising
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
exams
Placement exams
support for faculty
testing@ usc.edu
ciences
upon request
tutoring@ usc.edu
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
The US C Kortschak Center
Academic Coaching Time Management Goal Setting Test Taking Tips Note-Taking Tips Reading and Writing Tips
The USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity offers an innovative approach to assisting students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other identified learning differences. Equipped with state-of-the-art assistive technology and enhanced academic support services, the center provides insight and guidance into your preferred method of learning.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Steven & Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars An academic distinction honoring students pursuing maj or and minor combinations in widely separated fields of study. Discovery Scholars An academic distinction honoring students engaged in undergraduate research or creative work with faculty guidance. Global Scholars An academic distinction honoring students who extend their learning by studying, working, or volunteering abroad
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
provide financial support for undergraduate students interested in conducting research.
Undergraduate Research Fellowships
achieving students pursuing multiple undergraduate degree
Academic Achievement Award
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Undergraduate Writers’ Conference
An annual event honoring undergraduate original writing in various categories.
Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly & Creative Work
An annual event providing undergraduate students with the unique
and share examples of their significant research and creativity.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
IMPORTANT ADMINIS TRATIVE TAS KS :
S ubmit all AP/ IB Exam S cores to US C. If you took courses at another school submit official transcripts to US C Degree Progress. If necessary, submit articulation petitions to receive GE or subj ect equivalence credit for transfer courses. S ubmit articulation petitions online via OAS IS . Familiarize yourself with your S TARS
TARS report is your guide to graduation.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
New Students
Complete the foreign language requirement as soon as possible Freshmen before completing 64 units Transfer before completing 48 units
Time Limit *Warning*
FLAN01 – Registration Hold (lift ed by home depart ment ) Placed on students’ records when Level III* is not completed or in-progress: Af t er 48 USC units completed f or Freshmen Af t er 32 USC units completed f or Transf ers
Time Limit Reached
FLAN02 hold will not be removed until the language requirement is satisfied Hold placed on students’ records when Level III is not completed or in-progress: Af t er 64 US C unit s complet ed f or Freshmen Af t er 48 US C unit s complet ed f or Transf ers
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Check your progress towards your degree.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Sample STARS Report
Blue = Completed or In Progress Red = Not yet completed
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
Meet with your maj or academic advisor at least once a semester. Get a planner or calendar and use it!
wisely.
Be selective with your extra-curricular
school.
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
HOW TO S UCCEED IN YOUR CLAS S ES
Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and the expectations and assignments for the semester. Do assigned readings before each class session. Go to class! Attend both lecture and discussion sections. Take useful notes, and review them after class. Begin homework and papers well in advance of the due date. Get to know your instructors. Seek help from professors and TAs. Go to office hours and get study tips BEFORE midterm exams!
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost
I sessions available for Biology and Chemistry
Go to S upplemental Instruction (S I), extra tutoring sessions, and the Writing Center.
( Math courses i.e. Calculus, S tatistics are equal in difficulty to lab-science courses.)
Plan your coursework carefully and thoughtfully.
NEVER HES ITATE OR BE AFRAID TO AS K FOR HELP .
Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost