New CS Master Students
Congratulations and Welcome to the USC Computer Science Department!
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Timeline for new Spring 2021 students:
November/December:
- Students who will be attending USC will need to certify at the following link: youSC.
- Activate your USC email account.
- RSVP for the required Viterbi Master's Student Welcome.
- By the end of November you will receive welcome and new student information from the USC Computer Science department.
- December 16th is when you will receive your course assignment and registration instructions.
January:
- January 4th is when you can apply for alternate first semester courses through the myViterbi D-Clearance Request Manager.
- January 6th is the Viterbi New Master's Student Welcome.
- January 8th is the last day to enroll and settle all your fees. There is a $100 late fee per week for any unsettled fees appearing on your account after January 8th.
- January 15th is the first day of the semester.
Advisement:
Group advising will be available for new students prior to the start of the semester and during the first three weeks of classes. After Week 3 of the semester, the department advisors will be available for 1-on-1 advisement sessions which can be booked through the myViterbi portal.
The following list includes policies, procedures, and useful links: