***My colleague and other USC Admission Counselor, Vivika Demel, is a USC Alum. We just recently discovered that she been admitted to the spring semester at USC. She was gracious sufficient to fairly share her individual experience in the guest blog that is following. Continue reading for the look that is inside what it's like as a spring admitted student.***

being a spring that is former, we am aware the confusion lots of you might be experiencing at this time. We remember receiving my envelope that is big my acceptance page from USC, then realizing We ended up being admitted for the spring.

' What does springtime admission mean?, also'

We thought, 'Why me? Does it mean we was not good enough for autumn?' we place in a few telephone calls to the Admission workplace and many thanks to some helpful admission counselors and pupils, we soon had my concerns answered. We decided to just accept USC's spring offer. In retrospect, there were advantages to signing up for the spring, and I loved my Trojan experience.

Here are 5 things that aided me comprehend my offer of admission to spring semester:

1. Being admitted for spring does NOT imply that USC will not desire you! pay attention to the acknowledge element of Spring Admit. We want you! we are just unable to accommodate all of the students we would like for the fall semester, but we still want you being a member of the Trojan Family.
2. You may be involved at USC in the fall. Spring admits can purchase tickets for home football games and sit in the learning student part. planning to games permitted me personally to fulfill other students and experience the Spirit of Troy. In addition, students can live near campus and take classes at local community colleges, enabling you to relate genuinely to other Trojans in the autumn.
3. You have got numerous options that are different your fall semester. Pupils can register at a grouped community college, study at the United states University of Paris (we want that this option had been available when I ended up being a springtime admit), travel or work, or do so significantly more. The opportunities are endless, and the luxury is had by you to choose whatever is best for you.
4. You'll nevertheless graduate on time. Students who simply just take classes at a grouped community college are often able to graduate making use of their other Trojans whom began within the fall. We actually took five General Education courses into the fall, and had been able to double major and small at USC and still graduate on time.
5. You will still have a traditional usc experience. Irrespective of when they begin, all of our students get to have USC life to its fullest. You are able to be taking part in our activities, activities, classes, and companies. Furthermore, we guarantee housing for the spring admits and try to pair spring admits together to make sure a provided transition that is smooth.

To sum it up, usually do not be stressed or scared about your springtime admission. You might be an associate associated with the Trojan Family with endless options and opportunities available.
when you yourself have other questions, please feel liberated to get hold of the Office of Admission or your admission counselor.

Get Oriented With USC

May 1st is here. You're committed. We are so excited. You are relieved. HOORAY! Time for the next step.

Sign up for USC Orientation!

USC Orientation Programs helps re-confirm the dedication you might have made by today; the May 1st Commitment Deadline. Regarding the practical side it's essential since you'll find a way to create your classes, discover where things take campus, and get situated. However, you may also arrive at your campus and also make brand new friends, also future BFF's. You will learn the fight track. You are going to finally have the hang of sickness the 'V for Victory' sign. (Unless you was raised in one single of those families who knew exactly how to complete this before learning how to hold a bottle, as a baby) All exciting things!

Many of our personnel are Trojan alums and went through Orientation fairly current enough to remember their experiences. Read their quotes below because they reminisce about their very first memories as a Trojan during their orientation.

'USC Orientation was pretty awesome. My OA was an unbelievable resource and gave a lot of great advice about life as being a USC student. Also, I met a few of my future sorority sisters at Orientation. Definitely memories that we shall always cherish.'
-Jessica Frey, Class of 2013

' The best part of Orientation was the Spirit Rally! Hearing the musical organization play, learning most of the traditions, and being surrounded by my fellow Trojans was a memory I won't forget for an extended time.'

-Neelam Savla, Class of 2012

'To be honest, it is hard for me personally to keep in mind my orientation. Partially I need to start some memory exercises) because I graduated from USC in 2011 and my orientation was in 2007(. What I do remember was during Welcome Week plus the start of USC, we didn't feel lost or I belonged like I didn't know where. I think that's a reflection of my Orientation experience and exactly just how it prepared me to step on campus within the feel and fall at ease. One memory that appears apart and it is clear from my orientation was registering for classes. My scholastic consultant at the time, whom ended up being one of my bosses through it all in order that when I wandered out of the workplace, I felt absolutely nothing but stoked up about starting school, the classes I became taking and being fully a Trojan.'
-Kendall Williams, Class of 2011

' My fondest memory of USC Orientation was going down the street with a few of the latest acquaintances and gonna Del Taco for a midday snack. I came across some students that became some of my friends that are first USC. It was additionally my first—and last—trip to Del Taco. (Go eat some Chano's rather).'
-Eric Gebert, course of 2010

' From the band towards the battle song to the therefore Cal Spell Out, I enjoyed learning about Trojan Traditions.'
-Bryan Hudson, course of 2013

'i remember eating in the dining halls for the first time with my friend that is best and realizing, after 3 delicious slices of pie, that the freshman 15 is very, very genuine.'
-Tyler-Rose Veguez, Class of 2012

'i went to Orientation 4 times (well, 4 summers) once as an incoming freshman and three times as a learning student staff member. It was always great to see individuals get from knowing no someone to finding best buddies in that brief timespan that is two-day. They may be buddies you keep forever or friends just for the few times you're on campus, but either way, they help you understand that you will find people that are great USC and also you can find your niche as soon as you move in.'
-Noel Viramontes, course of 2009

'Orientation ended up being the brief moment every thing really clicked. I finally had the possibility to sit down and consult with maybe not only current USC pupils, but my own freshman classmates in depth. Though we would have come from some other part of the globe and had various majors, we still had much in common. These unique and people that are fascinating me excited to live, discover, and grow at USC the next four years.'
-Clay Busia, Class of 2013

IMPORTANT NOTE: shmoop pro no matter just what orientation session you register for. You will have the same use of the classes you will need in the event that you attend the previous or later sessions.

Many of you have actually currently signed up and reserved a spot for orientation. Superb! Until your session, feel free to explore the USC Orientation Programs website. If you are wanting to find extra information about pupil groups and businesses on campus, go directly to the USC scholar Affairs web site. Your time and effort as a Trojan will be right here before you know it!

Hey current Trojans and alums, can you keep in mind any enjoyable memories you had at Orientation?