Orientation Videos [Archive]

USC M.S. Computer Science New Student Orientation

There is a 1 hour segment which is required viewing for all on campus CS master’s students, and an additional 25 minute segment for International students. Then the CS faculty introduce the various specializations. You can pick and choose which specialization videos to watch based on your admitted program or any specializations you are interested in learning about.

The content of these videos are now a few years old, but we've left them available as some information is still relevant and helpful.  New students should attend all orientation, welcome, and group advising events for the latest information and to have their questions answered by the department advisors.
 

REQUIRED VIEWING FOR ALL STUDENTS
1 M.S. Computer Science - General Welcome from the Department Chair Dr. Gaurav Sukhatme, Chair
2 Getting the Most of USC's Computer Science M.S. Degree Program Dr. Ellis Horowitz, Associate Chair
3 Viterbi Graduate Student Association VGSA Senators
4 CS Resources in the USC Libraries Ben Lea, Librarian & CS Selector
5 Preparing for Your Career: Resources & Tips Viterbi Career Services
6 USC Graduate Student Government (GSG) Introduction GSG Representative
REQUIRED VIEWING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
7 USC M.S. Computer Science - Important Information for New International Students Office of International Services
8 Improve your English Skills with the USC American Language Institute USC American Language Institute
INTRODUCTION TO THE M.S. SPECIALIZATIONS
9 Specialization in Data Science Dr. Yan Liu
10 Specialization in Game Development Dr. Michael Zyda
11 Specialization in Multimedia and Creative Technologies Dr. Hao Li
12 Specialization in High Performance Computing & Simulations Dr. Aiichiro Nakano
13 Specialization in Software Engineering Dr. William Halfond
14 Specialization in Computer Security Dr. Clifford Neuman
15 Specialization in Intelligent Robotics Dr. Gaurav Sukhatme
16 Specialization in Computer Networks Dr. Ramesh Govindan
17 M.S. Computer Science for Scientists & Engineers Dr. Gaurav Sukhatme
Published on June 15th, 2016Last updated on August 8th, 2021