Welcome Trojans Orientation is where your USC journey begins! Connect with the university community and get ready for your first semester of classes through events and resources designed to facilitate the transition to college life—for you and your family!
To receive your email invitation to orientation: Certify Your Intent to Enroll: admission.usc.edu/status
Activate Your USC NetID: usc.edu/firstlogin Your invitation will include key details and deadlines.
ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMING
• Receive weekly email updates .
• Access the Trojan Engagement Center for online university resources and webinars.
• Complete Orientation Advising and Course Registration online.
• Attend a one-day on-campus event or our one-hour online event to meet other students, connect with the university community, and discover all the resources available to USC students and families—all before classes begin!
Students admitted to the spring semester are invited to attend an on-campus event in July. To sign up, first-year students should submit their commitment deposit by June 25. Transfer students should submit their deposit by July 15. Online programming for all spring admits begins in October.
GUEST RESERVATIONS
Reservations are required for all guests, and we encourage students to add up to two guests to their reservation.
Guests can access university resources and webinars through the Trojan Engagement Center , receive weekly email updates , and learn more about how to support their student as they transition to life at USC.
Guest Fees
Online programming : Free for registered guests.
On-campus event : One guest attends free. Fee applies for second guest.