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Academic Resources USC offers many resources to help you achieve academic success. This section includes information about academic advisement, tutors, overseas study programs and more. If you’re interested in joining an academic honor society, check out the options available to you, and learn more about scholarship and fellowship opportunities. Academic Advisement Academic Support

Academic Advisement Debra Bernstein (213) 740-2534 College Academic Services 120 Email: [email protected] www.usc.edu/collegeadvising Academic advisement is important in planning a curriculum that fulfills general education requirements and major requirements, while allowing you to take advantage of the varied pro grams and classes the university offers. An advisor can help you sort through requirements and introduce interest- ing options for your program. If you are an undecided/undeclared student or a student interested in graduate school or law school, you can meet with advisors in the Office of College Advising. If you are a student interested in the pre-health professions (medicine, den- ACADEMIC SUCCESS SEMINARS students effective learning strategies tistry or allied health field), advisement AND LEARNING ENRICHMENT reduces the need for extensive instruc- is available in the Office of Pre-Health WORKSHOPS tional and tutorial support in each Advisement located in the Figueroa course. Knowledge of alternative learn- Seminars and learning enrichment Building. ing techniques enables you to adopt workshops are provided in goal setting, those strategies that match your cogni- time management, examination- ADVISEMENT SEMINARS tive abilities and/or the unique demands taking strategies, study techniques, of the learning task at hand. Learning College Advising and the Office of Pre- power reading, writing term papers, assistants are available to students once Health Advisement offer preparatory concentration and memory improve- they complete a tutor request form seminars and workshops each semester ment, and critical thinking. These available online at www.usc.edu/cas. Stu- to help you plan your undergraduate workshops are designed to help you dents can work with learning assistants studies at the university and/or prepare adapt effective learning techniques to on a one-on-one basis, including eve- for graduate and professional school. your own learning styles. A complete nings and weekends. Workshop topics offered include: list of current workshops is published in the Schedule of Classes (www.usc.edu/soc). • Planning for Health Professions NEW STUDENT ACADEMIC (www.usc.edu/pre-health) INTERVENTION PROGRAM DISABILITY SERVICES AND • Planning for Law School PROGRAMS The New Student Academic Inter- (www.usc.edu/pre-law) vention Program is designed to assist • Planning for Graduate School Academic Support partners with Dis- first-time enrolled freshmen and under- (www.usc.edu/pregrad) ability Services and Programs to further graduate transfer students. The program enrich academic resources available to facilitates the academic success as well USC students with disabilities. For fur- Academic Support Programs as the personal growth and welfare of ther information, see page 40. first year students at USC. Information Patricia Tobey concerning academic support, counsel- (213) 740-0776 TUTORING ing, advisement and other services are Student Union 301 The center offers tutoring in selected electronically emailed to every first- Email: [email protected] subjects for all USC students. Tutors, time enrolled student throughout the www.usc.edu/cas who are part of a nationally-certified fall semester. Academic support programs contribute tutorial program, will work with you on Students have the opportunity to to a collaborative approach to learning a one-on-one basis, including evening meet in-person or communicate via in the academic community. Upper hours and on weekends. Before you email with experienced staff members division students, graduate students, begin working with a tutor, you must at the university. Staff members can faculty and staff are dedicated to first complete the tutor request form provide assistance with any number of SCampus 2011-12 SCampus facilitating a coordinated program of available online at www.usc.edu/cas. valuable resources available on cam- mentoring and academic enrichment in pus. Additional follow-up information 54 a university-wide effort to address your LEARNING ASSISTANCE concerning academic performance individual needs. from the fall semester and referrals are Learning strategies and study skills are provided during the beginning of the the foundation of learning assistance. spring semester, if needed, to students Development and maintenance of strat- and their academic advisors in various egies for time management, notetaking, schools. For more information please listening, study reading, preparing for visit www.usc.edu/cas. and taking examinations, and improv- ing memory and concentration are at the core of efficient learning. Teaching ingdegrees. andfemale students pursuing engineer canAmerican, Latino, Native American ment,retention and graduation ofAfri (CED)exists tosupport the recruit TheCenter for Engineering Diversity viterbi.usc.edu/students/undergrad/ced Email:[email protected] RonaldTutor Hall 210 (213)740-6226 (FAX) (213)740-1998 TraciThomas Navarro Diversity Centerfor ferredways oflearning. andreceive guidance about their pre ogy,can study inquieta environment ortutor, have access toassistive technol arepaired with learninga assistant and/ usethe KCLC. Atthe KCLC, students learningchallenges are encouraged to edlearning disability, ADHD orother havelearninga difference, documenta receiveacademic support. Students who dentswho learn differently and wish to Thisnew center was developed for stu CREATIVITY FOR (KCLC) AND CENTER LEARNING KORTSCHAK USC cas/usp USPcan befound at andservices. More information about referralsystem touniversity programs mentoringopportunities andgeneral a alizedand group academic consultation, Centerfor Academic Support, individu USC.USP provides orientation tothe ageacademic and personal success at Program(USP) isdesigned toencour gram(NAI), the Undergraduate Success NeighborhoodAcademic Initiative pro Asmajora support toscholars ofthe PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE www.usc.edu/cas/scp informationcan befound online at theirown learning process. Additional agesstudents tobeactively involved in sonalconcerns. The program encour majorchoice, academic skills and per receiveguidance inclass selection, campusprofessionals. SCP students tionwith other appropriate offices and learningsupport services incollabora SCPparticipants are provided with regularuniversity admissions process. Program(SCP) are selected through the Studentsinthe Structured Curriculum CURRICULUM PROGRAM STRUCTURED Engineering Diversity Engineering . 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credit by special examination. Detailed ALL UNIVERSITY Qualifications descriptions and explanations of uni- You must demonstrate leadership and Discovery Scholars Alpha Lambda Delta versity policies that govern each of the community service involvement, have a National freshman honor society. The Discovery Scholars administrative exams can be found in minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and have program recognizes the USC Catalogue. Qualifications completed at least three semesters (full- undergraduates You become eligible for membership time) at USC to apply for membership. who have produced Honor Societies by attaining a 3.5 GPA during either the Open to undergraduates only. exceptional original first semester or the first year at USC Advisors scholarship or Membership in an academic, honor or while maintaining a full course of study William N. Vela, Director, El Centro creative work at USC pre-professional society can help you (at least 12 units per semester). In your Chicano, [email protected] while compiling a develop closer ties with faculty and sophomore year, you can serve as active distinguished overall students who have similar interests. By members. Applications academic record. increasing your involvement in academ- By invitation or by submitting a request Advisor Students compete for ic and social activities, these societies for the fall or spring semester. Call (213) Kris Guzman, Assistant to the Director, a selected number provide you with valuable opportunities 740-1480 for more information. Office of College Advising, (213) 740- of annual Discovery for learning outside the classroom. 2534, [email protected] Mortar Board Scholar Prizes of Most departments and schools have Senior honorary society that selects stu- $10,000, awarded an academic organization oriented Applications dents who excel in leadership, service at graduation for toward a specific discipline. Members By invitation based on academic record. and scholarship. the purpose of post- are usually majors in that area of study, Gamma Sigma Alpha baccalaureate study. but many groups also include non- Advisors Recognizes high academic achievement majors or students with an expressed Heather Larabee, Assistant Dean/Direc- in the greek community. For more information, interest in the group. tor, Campus Activities, (213) 740-5693, contact the Office of Honor societies have a selective Qualifications [email protected] Undergraduate Pro- membership process that usually is You must have an overall 3.5 GPA after William McClure, Professor of grams at (213) 740-1741 based on one or more of the following completion of your sophomore year Neurobiology, (213) 740-6090, or visit www.usc.edu/ requirements: area of study, grade point (complete the fourth semester with 64 [email protected] discovery. average, university involvement, leader- units), or obtain a 3.5 or higher GPA in ship and community service. If you are any semester during your junior or Applications interested in any of the societies, you senior year. You must be a member in Interest forms are available in early should contact the society’s advisor, or good standing of an NPC, NIC, NPHC, February on the Application Clearing- the academic department. MGC, IGC, PFC or AGC chapter. house at www.usc.edu/ca. Contact Order of Omega Beth Saul, Assistant Dean for Student National greek leadership honor society. A GLIMPSE OF TROJAN HISTORY Affairs, Director, Fraternity and Sorority Qualifications Leadership Development, (213) 740- A minimum overall GPA at or above 1195, [email protected] Back in the Day the all-greek average is required. Only Golden Key International Honour juniors and seniors may apply. Sopho- “Founded in a wooden building, surrounded Society mores may apply during their spring by a wild mustard field, the University of Recognizes scholastic achievement and semester. You must be a member in excellence in all undergraduate fields good standing of an NPC, NIC, NPHC, Southern California has grown steadily to of study. MGC, PFC, IGC or AGC chapter. become the largest private Qualifications Contact co-educational university in You must complete at least 64 units of Ray Carlos, Assistant Director, Frater- college academic course work of which nity and Sorority Leadership Develop- the West. In 1880, USC was at least 32 units have been taken at ment, (213) 740-2080, [email protected] founded to offer higher USC. Your GPA for USC course work Phi Beta Kappa must meet the minimum requirement educational opportunities to the children of the Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest national of 3.7, and your cumulative GPA includ- honor society, recognizing achievement pioneer generation. ing any transfer work must also be at in the liberal arts and sciences, primar- least 3.7. ily in the College of Letters, Arts and “A group of 53 students and ten professors Advisor Sciences. The society was established began classes in the two-story frame building. Peter M. Shugarman, Associate in 1776.

SCampus 2011-12 SCampus Professor of Biological Sciences, The students paid $12 tuition, received a liberal Qualifications Dornsife College of Letters, Arts Juniors: (1) 76 units at USC, (2) an 56 education, and attended daily chapel services. and Sciences, (213) 740-5791, outstanding GPA and (3) 64 liberal arts [email protected] In 1884 three graduates received their units out of the 76 above. Applications Seniors: (1) 96 units at USC, (2) an diplomas.” By nomination only. outstanding GPA and (3) 76 liberal arts – SCampus 1969-70 units out of the 96 above. Latino Honor Society Transfers: (1) 48 units at USC, (2) Recognizes excellence in scholarship working toward 58 semester units at and a demonstrated commitment to the USC, (3) taking a minimum of 10 units betterment of the Latino community. currently, (4) an outstanding GPA and (5) 32 liberal arts units out of the 48 above. 740-4672,[email protected] Financialand Business Services, (213) MichaelBurke, Box Office Manager, Advisor availablebytranscript. atleast one semester’s worth ofgrades Youmust have atleast 3.0a GPA and Qualifications shipwith Teach LA.4 wedothrough anon-campus partner focusismentoring and tutoring, which scholastically.Our community service opportunitiesand tocontinue toexcel service,totake advantage ofleadership memberstoparticipate incommunity higherlearning. PST also encourages its inundergraduates atinstitutions of andrewarding academic achievement HonorSociety dedicated torecognizing PhiSigma Theta (PST) isNationala Theta Sigma Phi centofthe students inthe program. thestudent ranks inthe top five per ateadvisor ofthe program) stating that isnot practical, from the chair orgradu thedean ofthe academic unit (or ifthat lettera ofnomination isrequired from byinvitation only. Doctoral students: Undergraduateand master’s students: Applications www.usc.edu/pkp (213)740-1143, [email protected], AcademicRecognition Programs, Contact ages. mayvary depending upon class aver formembership. The GPA requirement qualifyingexamination are considered graduatestudents who have passed the candidatesinthe top five percent ofall minimuma GPA of3.9; and doctoral 3.9;recipients ofmaster’s degree with with80units andcumulative a GPA of cumulativeGPA ofatleast 3.85; juniors Seniorswith atleast 96units and a Qualifications ofcharacter. withexcellent scholarship and integrity demichonor society. Selects members Oldestinterdisciplinary university aca Phi Kappa Phi Byinvitation only. Applications 740-2961,[email protected] sor,Thematic Options Program, (213) JonathanKuhn, Student Services Advi Advisor Kappa. boardofthe USC chapter ofPhi Beta aredetermined annually bythe faculty TheGPA qualifications for election

------Emailedtoqualified applicants each Applications SororityLeadership Development, BethSaul, Director, Fraternity and Contact sororitypopulation. bershipislimited to10percent ofthe beforeyou are eligible toapply. Mem sororityfor atleast two full semesters bemember,a ingood standing, ofyour juniorsand seniors may apply. You must MinimumGPA of3.10 cumulative; only Qualifications society. Nationalpanhellenic recognition honor Lambda Rho (213)740-2080 Officefor Residential Education, StudentLeadership and Development, ViktorT.Kerney, Assistant Director, Advisor ownedhousing. graduatestudents living inuniversity- toone percent ofundergraduate and andservice. Membership islimited demonstratedleadership, scholarship Membersare selected based ontheir Qualifications housing. advancementofcollege and university vidualswho have contributed tothe development.NRHH recognizes indi tunitiesfor their personal growth and students,while also providing oppor interestsand welfare ofresidential ResidenceHalls, advocating for the AssociationofCollege and University leaders,asgoverned bythe National forthe top one percent ofresidential NRHHisthe premiere honor society (NRHH) Honorary Hall Residence National orgfor more information. emailtomembership@phisigmatheta. year.You can also apply bysending an in1931. USCLambda Chapter was established membershipinanhonor society. The tectureand allied arts ofdesign with inginarchitecture, landscape archi dentswho attain high scholastic stand achievement,and toaward those stu inscholarship, tostimulate mental objectiveistocelebrate excellence architectureorallied arts. Its prime itedprogram ofarchitecture, landscape collegesand universities with anaccred societyopen tostudents ofall American providenationala collegiate honor Theorganization was established to Delta Sigma Tau ARCHITECTURE (213)740-1195, [email protected]

------cal,social and public responsibility. sionals,and encouraging sensea ofethi amongmembers and practicing profes forself-development and association tionsystems; providing opportunities ticeofaccounting, finance and informa includespromoting the study and prac inthe business information field. This scholasticand professional excellence toencourage and give recognition to maryobjective ofthe organization is informationprofessionals. The pri andprofessional society for financial BetaAlpha Psi isnationala scholastic Psi Alpha Beta BUSINESS Invitationsgiven inspring. Applications 4589,[email protected] DouglasNoble, FAIA, Ph.D., (213) 740- Advisors 20%oftheir classes. GPAson4.0a scale and beinthe upper musthave maintained averagesB or3.0 theirdegree programs. The candidates basedonbeing inthe top 20percent of degreeprograms are selected separately membership.Students ineach ofthe only.Transfer students are eligible for graduation.Membership isbyinvitation inthe spring semester prior totheir Studentsare offered membership Qualifications Academic Resources Academic - - - - - 57 SCampus 2011-12 Honor Societies

Qualifications The minimum requirement is that Steven and Kathryn the student be at sophomore standing Sample Renaissance and enrolled as a full-time student at Scholars USC (12 units or more). A minimum grade of B- or higher is required for all USC has created an accounting work. Students must have a academic honor that minimum accounting GPA of 3.2 and a is awarded to select cumulative GPA of 3.0. undergraduate students Transfer students must have a mini- who graduate with a mum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.5, major and a minor accounting transfer GPA of 3.5 and a (or two majors) in USC cumulative GPA of 3.0. Finance widely separated fields and information systems majors must of study. Recipients of have a minimum major GPA of 3.2 and this honor are known a cumulative GPA of 3.0. as Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Advisor Scholars. Rose Layton, Professor of Clinical Accounting, (213) 740-5022, For more information, [email protected] contact the Office of Undergraduate Pro- Applications grams at (213) 740-1741 Applications are available as of the first Co-Directors Phi Alpha Theta or visit www.usc.edu/ full week of each semester, Leventhal Irving Biederman, Professor of Neurosci- History renaissance. School of Accounting B-3B. ence, (213) 740-6094, [email protected] Qualifications Beta Gamma Sigma Global Scholars Sarah Bottjer, Professor of Neurobiology, Undergraduate students must complete National honor society for business stu- (213) 740-9183, [email protected] at least 12 semester hours in history The Global Scholars dents, on campus since 1923. (four courses). They must also have a program recognizes Advisor Qualifications GPA of at least 3.33 in history and a undergraduates who Michael Quick, Professor of Juniors in the top 10 percent of their GPA of 3.0 or better overall. Member- have excelled in their Biological Sciences, (213) 740-2531, class, seniors in the top 10 percent, ship is not limited to history majors. studies both at home [email protected] graduate students in the top 20 percent. and abroad, including Advisor Applications spending at least Advisor Contact [email protected]. Applications are available in HNB 126. 10 weeks outside Undergraduate and graduate – Sara Applications the U.S. as part of Bascetta-Bohn, Marshall School of Busi- Omicron Delta Epsilon Applications are available in Social Sci- their undergraduate ness, (213) 740-0673, bascetta@marshall. Economics ences Building 153. experience. Up to usc.edu Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) cre- 10 of these students ates faculty-student interaction in an Phi Sigma Applications will also be selected informal setting by organizing joint Biological Sciences By invitation only. to receive a $10,000 student/faculty panel discussions, spe- A national honor society for selected prize to be applied cial lectures where students serve as biology majors (Alpha Alpha Chapter at COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS toward graduate discussants. Students, under faculty USC). Promotes research and academic AND SCIENCES study. guidance, will submit papers to interna- excellence in the biological sciences. Alpha Kappa Delta tional conferences for participation and Qualifications For more informa- Sociology publications. ODE was established by Students with a GPA above 3.0 who tion, contact the Professor John Commons in the 1800s. Qualifications have interest in research and have Office of Under- Represented on a majority of campuses, To qualify, you must be a graduate stu- completed core requirements for the graduate Programs it is one of the oldest international eco- dent in sociology. first two years in biological sciences at (213) 740-1741 or nomics honor societies. It meets every are eligible. Major activities range from visit www.usc.edu/ Advisor year during the Allied Social Sciences presentation of papers by members and dept/International_ TBD Annual Meetings, where papers from its lectures by outside speakers to field Offices/Globalization/ annual essay contest are read. Applications trips, laboratory demonstrations and scholars/global. Applications are available in Kaprielian Qualifications joint research projects.

SCampus 2011-12 SCampus Hall 352. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Advisor and complete at least 12 upper-division Nu Rho Psi Eric A. Webb, Assistant Professor of 58 units in economics. Neuroscience Marine and Environmental Biology, This honors major allows you to pursue Advisor (213) 740-7965, [email protected] your interests in neuroscience and relat- Nake Kamrany, Professor/Senior Applications ed fields outside of the classroom. Lecturer, Economics, (213) 740-6997, Contact Dr. Webb in Alan Hancock [email protected] Qualifications Foundation (AHF) 331 or obtain appli- If you are a major or minor in neurosci- Applications cations from AHF 105. ence, you are eligible to join Nu Rho Contact Professor Kamrany, ODE Psi. There is no GPA requirement to executive committee, at (213) 740-6997 become a member. or the Department of Economics at (213) 740-8335. Academic Resources

Pi Delta Phi GPA of 3.0. Demonstration of superior become HIPAA certified and complete French scholarship in psychology and earning one of the following: rotations in the a minimum GPA of 3.0 in psychology USC School of Dentistry; “Spread the Qualifications courses is required; (4) In addition to Smile Campaigns” (SSC) or Ayuda Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the above requirements, undergraduate clinics. French and 3.0 overall. Must have at transfer students must have completed least junior status and have completed Advisor at least one psychology course at USC at least one semester of upper-division Sandra Bolivar, Assistant Dean, Admis- before applying; (5) Graduate students French. sions and Student Affairs, (213) 740- must have an average grade of B or bet- 2841, [email protected] Advisor ter in all graduate courses, including Edwin Hill, Assistant Professor, French, psychology. Applications (213) 740-3700, [email protected]. Applications available online at www. Applications deltadeltasigma.com under Resources. Applications For an application to become a Psi Chi Eligible students will be invited to join. member, visit the Psychology Depart- Omicron Kappa Upsilon ment, Seeley G. Mudd Building 501. Established to promote and recognize Pi Sigma Alpha scholarship and character and to encour- Political Science and International Advisors age and develop a spirit of emulation Relations David Walsh, Associate Professor of Psy- among students of dentistry. chology, (213) 740-2275, [email protected] Qualifications Open to graduate and undergraduate Vivian Hsu-Tran, Advisor, (213) 740- students in the above majors who have 6163, [email protected] completed at least three upper division Sigma Gamma Epsilon courses in the prospective discipline. Earth Sciences Must have at least junior status with National honorary earth sciences soci- a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.5 ety, promoting undergraduate activities GPA in the major. in the Department of Earth Sciences. Advisor Qualifications Paul Kovich, Political Science, (213) You may qualify to join Sigma Gamma Ugochi Amuta, Master 740-3621, [email protected] Epsilon after completing at least two of Communication Management candidate, Applications geoscience courses with a minimum 3.0 Lagos, Nigeria Deadline varies in fall and spring, avail- GPA. able in Von KleinSmid Center 327. Advisor Psi Chi A. Joshua West, Assistant Professor, Psychology Earth Sciences, (213) 740-6736, Psi Chi, the international honor society [email protected] in psychology, was founded in 1929 Applications for the purpose of encouraging and Contact the faculty maintaining excellence in scholarship advisor. for members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and advancing the science DENTISTRY of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and Delta Delta Sigma women who meet the minimum quali- Functions as a peer fications of scholarship and make the group that provides study of psychology one of their major both social and interests. academic support Psi Chi also hosts events throughout to pre-dental and the academic year that are open to all dental hygiene interested students, including non- members. Helps members. develop and mold students Qualifications with great expe- (1) Completion of at least three semes- rience, commu- ters or five quarters of college course nication skills and work and nine semester hours or 14 confidence to enter quarter hours of psychology; (2) Reg- into the dental health 59 istration for major or minor standing in field. Enhances your under- psychology or for a program psycho- graduate experience. logical in nature which is equivalent to such standings; (3) Undergraduates Qualifications who are elected to Psi Chi must rank Membership is open to stu- in the upper 35 percent of their class dents who attend 75 percent in general scholarship, and, in those of general meetings, attend few instances where the cutoff for the one social event, pay dues, upper 35 percent falls below a 3.0 GPA, must also have an overall cumulative Honor Societies

Qualifications Applications Qualifications Members are selected from the upper Application is by nomination from good Students demonstrating “marked abili- International Study 20 percent of the graduating class, who, standing members or by self-nomina- ty” – evidenced by scholarship, personal Programs in addition to scholarship, have dem- tion. Professional membership is also character, useful voluntary services and onstrated exemplary traits of character available. For more information, visit distinguished accomplishments – are The Office of and potential qualities for future profes- www.pdk-usc.org. elected primarily from the junior and Overseas Studies sional growth. Honorary and faculty senior classes. Graduate students and administers members can also be nominated. ENGINEERING distinguished professionals demonstrat- more than 50 ing similar success in their careers are undergraduate Advisor Alpha Pi Mu also eligible. programs in sub- Irene M. Reyna, Administrative Coordi- Industrial Engineering honor society Saharan Africa nator, (213) 740-7633, [email protected] Advisor Qualifications (Kenya and South Hossein Hashemi, Associate Professor of Applications Criteria for election are: juniors in the Africa); the Americas Electrical Engineering/Electrophysics, By nomination only. upper one-fifth of their class; seniors in (Brazil, Chile, Costa (213) 740-3596, [email protected] the upper one-third of their class; mas- Rica, Mexico, EDUCATION ter’s students who have completed at Applications Nicaragua, and Turks least one-third of the courses required Contact the Electrical Engineering and Caicos); Asia Phi Delta Kappa for their degree and rank among the top Department at (213) 740-4700, Powell (China, India, Japan, Phi Delta Kappa International, the 10 students in all ISE master’s degree Hall 604. South Korea and leading advocate for public education, programs; and doctoral students recom- Taiwan); Australia promotes quality education for all as Omega Chi Epsilon mended by the department chair. and New Zealand; essential to a democratic way of life by Chemical Engineering Europe (Czech providing innovative programs, relevant Advisor Qualifications Republic, France, research, visionary leadership and dedi- Kurt Palmer, Associate Professor of Top one-fourth of junior class or top Germany, Greece, cated service. Engineering Practice, Industrial and one-third of senior class. Ireland, Italy, Russia, Systems Engineering, (213) 740-5960 Qualifications Spain and the United Applications Membership is open to professional Applications Kingdom); and the Contact the Department of Chemical educators and other individuals and New members are only invited to join Middle East (Egypt, Engineering at (213) 740-2225, institutions of good character who are in the spring semester. Jordan and Israel). Hedco Chemical Engineering 216. committed to its purpose. Undergradu- Chi Epsilon Information about ate students must be enrolled in an Omega Rho Civil and environmental engineering these programs is accredited education program and apply Operations Research honor society established in 1924 to pro- available in the before student teaching. To recognize academic excellence in mote scholarship, character, practicality USC Catalogue. operations research and encourage study Advisor and sociability. of operations research, management sci- Melora Sundt, Associate Dean for Qualifications ence and closely associated disciplines. Academic Programs, (213) 821-2671, To be eligible for membership, an [email protected] Qualifications undergraduate must rank scholastically If you would like to join this honor in the upper one-third of his or her class group, you must be in the top one-third in a curriculum leading to a baccalaure- of your class. A GLIMPSE OF TROJAN HISTORY ate degree in civil engineering or in a closely related curriculum. Advisor When in Academic Hot Water Maged Dessouky, Professor of Advisor Industrial and Systems Engineering, “Those unfortunate few on probation seek Henry M. Koffman, Professor of Civil (213) 740-4891, [email protected] and Environmental Engineering, counsel and the crying towel at (213) 740-0556, [email protected] Applications the offices of the Counselor of By nomination only during the spring Applications semester. Women and the Counselor of By invitation only. For more information, contact the Sonny Astani Depart- Pi Epsilon Tau Men. He who merits a cinch ment of Civil and Environmental Petroleum Engineering, in academia note (That’s a D, brother) is Engineering Student Affairs Office, and industry Kaprielian Hall 214, or visit uscxe.com. due a word to the wise from Qualifications Eta Kappa Nu As a junior or senior, you must have these departments.” Electrical engineering honor society for a 3.3 GPA in petroleum, chemical or SCampus 2011-12 SCampus – SCampus 1967-68 students, faculty and practicing engi- mechanical engineering (with petro- neers in electrical engineering, com- leum engineering option) for at least 60 puter engineering/computer science and one semester at USC. As a graduate biomedical-electrical engineering. student you must have a 3.5 GPA. You must also have exemplary character and advisor approval. Advisor Kristian Jessen, HED 311, (213) 740-2073, [email protected] Applications Contact Petroleum Engineering at (213) 740-0322, Hedco Chemical Engineer- ing 316. theirclass intheir next-to-last year or shipplaces them inthe top eighth of Undergraduatestudents whose scholar Qualifications engineering. exemplarycharacter inthe field of honor,integrity, scholarship and honorsociety dedicated topromoting TauBeta Piisnationala engineering Pi Beta Tau (213)740-4132, [email protected] spaceand Mechanical Engineering, GeoffreySpedding, Professor ofAero Advisor areeligible. andupper fifth ofthe sophomore class class,upper fourth ofthe junior class whoare inthe upper third ofthe senior lenceinthe aerospace field. Students Torecognize achievement and excel AerospaceEngineering Tau Gamma Sigma Byinvitation only. Applications (213)740-5353, [email protected] DavidSalter, Student Services Advisor, (213)740-0490, [email protected] andMechanical Engineering, PaulRonney, Professor ofAerospace Advisors theorganization. class.Students must officially commit to andthe top 25percent ofthe junior areinthe top 30percent ofthe senior PiTau Sigma isopen tostudents who Qualifications MechanicalEngineering Sigma Tau Pi

- - - ence),(213) 740-4505, [email protected] ofEngineering Practice (Computer Sci MichaelCrowley, Associate Professor Advisor UpsilonPiEpsilon. inorder toqualify for membership in completedspecific prerequisite courses haveminimuma GPA of3.5 and have Ifyou arejunior a orsenior, you must Qualifications ComputerScience Epsilon Pi Upsilon (213)740-5369, [email protected] Aerospaceand Mechanical Engineering LarryG.Redekopp, Professor of Advisor membership. facultymember may beelected to high-qualitywork isattested tobya topfifth oftheir graduate class orwhose whosescholarship places them inthe consideration. collegeyear are eligible for membership inthe top fifth oftheir class intheir last GPAof3.3; asgraduatea student, you graduate,you must have minimuma orminor ingerontology. Asanunder orgraduate student atUSC and major termofenrollment asanundergraduate PhiOmega, you must beinyour second Toqualify for membership inSigma Qualifications sionalsociety ingerontology. Nationalacademic honor and profes Omega Phi Sigma GERONTOLOGY pollux.usc.edu/~upe Visitthe UPE Website at Applications Engineeringgraduate students .

- - - PoliticalScience, (213) 740-3248, AlisonDundes Renteln, Professor of Advisor least3.5a cumulative GPA. notmore than 118 units, and have at (withatleast 16units from USC), but Youmust complete atleast 32units Qualifications mentofsociety. thelegal system for the moral improve educatestudents about using law and Torecognize academic excellence and Society) Honor (Pre-law Blackstonians LAW Contactdepartment. Applications (213)740-5156, [email protected] MariaHenke, Assistant Dean, Advisor bershipsare also available. alumni,professional and honorary mem musthave atleast 3.5a GPA. Faculty, community healthorganizations, charities and the participationin activities of benefit to studentswith similar interests through dentsand educators. It binds together betweenmedical and premedical stu andpromote cooperation and contacts educationin the study of medicine ciationof the importance of premedical aspectsof medicine, stimulate an appre memberswith exposure to various Thishonor society aims to provide (Pre-med) Delta Epsilon Alpha MEDICINE lawschool. Studentsare nominated bythe Applications [email protected] SchoolofLaw, (213) 740-2544, ScottAltman, Vice Dean, Gould Advisor studiesingraded courses. atleast 75percent (66 units) oflaw providedthat heorshe has completed 10percent ofall graduating students, tivegrade point average ranks inthe top graduatinglaw student whose cumula Membershipwill beextended toa Qualifications education. thatencourages excellence inlegal nationalA honorary scholastic society Coif the of Order Center327. tionsare available inVon KleinSmid Deadlinesvary each semester. Applica Applications [email protected] Academic Resources Academic .

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Qualifications Applications To be considered for membership, By invitation only. juniors must be in the upper 10 percent Rho Chi of their class; seniors must be in the National Academic Honor Society in upper 20 percent. Graduating master’s Pharmacy students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and doctoral students with a GPA of Qualifications 3.6 or higher who have completed their Membership requires high attainment qualifying exams, are eligible. in scholarship, character, personality and leadership. To qualify, you must com- Advisor plete three semesters of the professional Debora Huffman, Associate Dean for curriculum, be among the upper 20 per- Doctoral Programs and Alumni Rela- cent of your class and be approved by tions, Thornton School of Music, (213) the dean of the School of Pharmacy. 740-2774, [email protected] Advisor Applications Michael Z. Wincor, Associate Professor Students are nominated by Pi Kappa of Clinical Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Lambda officers and faculty of the the Behavioral Sciences, (323) 442-1455, Thornton School of Music. [email protected] OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Applications By nomination only. Pi Theta Epsilon To be invited to join Pi Theta Epsilon, POLICY, PLANNING, AND you need to demonstrate academic DEVELOPMENT excellence in occupational therapy as an undergraduate or graduate student, and Pi Alpha Alpha complete the summer and fall semes- Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Society Qualifications ters of the first year of the entry-level for Public Affairs and Administration Members must have a minimum 3.2 professional program. Candidates from and is an affiliate of the American GPA and be in their sophomore year or the top 35 percent of the class who also Society for Public Administration. Its later. Participation, character, personal- have at least a 3.2 GPA are invited to purposes are to: ity and attitude are also of importance. apply for membership. • encourage and reward scholarship Applications Advisors and accomplishment among students Deadline is approximately three weeks Julie McLaughlin Gray, Assistant Pro- and practitioners of public affairs and from the beginning of each semester. fessor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, administration Email [email protected] to inquire (323) 442-2877, [email protected] • promote the advancement of educa- about membership. tion and scholarship in the art and Jeanne Jackson, Associate Professor of science of public affairs and Alpha Omega Alpha Occupational Therapy, (323) 442-2833, administration To recognize and perpetuate excellence [email protected] • foster integrity and creative perfor- in the medical profession. Applications mance in the conduct of govern- Qualifications By invitation only. mental and related public service As an undergraduate or graduate stu- operation dent or a faculty member, you may PHARMACY Qualifications be elected to join this honor society Phi Lambda Sigma Students in the School of Policy, Plan- based on your distinguished academic National pharmacy leadership society ning, and Development undergraduate, achievement. Integrity, capacity for devoted to identifying, supporting and Master of Public Policy and Master of leadership, compassion and fairness recognizing the contributions of phar- Public Administration programs who in dealing with colleagues are equally macy students to their colleges, class- meet requirements are eligible for mem- important criteria for membership. To mates, campuses, communities and to bership. Applications from Executive qualify for membership, you must be their chosen profession. Master of Leadership; Doctor of Policy, enrolled in your last two years of medi- Planning, and Development; and Ph.D. cal school. Qualifications students with demonstrated commit- Students must complete at least one Advisor ment to public administration and pub- SCampus 2011-12 SCampus professional year of scholastic work Paul Holtom, (323) 409-6645, lic affairs will also be considered. applicable toward a recognized pharma- [email protected] 62 cy degree and have a cumulative GPA Advisor Applications of at least 3.0. Prospective members are Cynthia Clayton, Student Students are nominated. nominated on the basis of their demon- Services Advisor, (213) 740-0525, stration of dedication, service and lead- [email protected]. MUSIC ership in the advancement of pharmacy. Applications Pi Kappa Lambda Advisor Inductee dates are March 15 and Octo- National honor society for music stu- Melvin Baron, Associate Professor of ber 15. Contact Cynthia Clayton (see dents. USC’s Eta chapter was estab- Clinical Pharmacy, (323) 442-2686, above) for more information. lished in 1923 to recognize outstanding [email protected] musical achievement, academic scholarship and service. ofthe astronaut, Ronald E.McNair, fundedTRIO project, named inhonor forgraduate school. spectiveuniversities they plan to attend nationalconferences and to visit pro journals,to present their research at publishtheir scholarly work in academic Studentsalso have the opportunity to coversummer housing accommodations. researchstipend and ascholarship to inthe program receive a$2,800 summer sionaldevelopment activities. Students graduateschool preparation and profes universityvisitations, and ongoing awardsfor conference attendance and andcareer advising, special travel grant GREpreparation, year-round academic researchinstitute, research symposium, springresearch methods course, summer highlightsof the USC program include a demicand extracurricular pursuits. The achievementand potential in their aca andhave demonstrated significant dentscome from all academic disciplines presentingtheir scholarly work. Stu research,writing research papers and ticipantsgain experience in hands-on anddesigned research projects. Par facultymentors on student-proposed providedan opportunity to work with ducedto the world of research and ScholarsProgram. Students are intro selectedevery year for the McNair McNairalumni infaculty positions. canprofessoriate through placement of maingoals being todiversify the Ameri atthe doctoral level, with one ofthe bodyatthe graduate level, particularly theprogram istodiversify the student backgrounds.The primary objective of andhistorically underrepresented dentsfrom first generation, low-income opportunitiestoselecta group ofstu aration,research training and funding programprovides graduate school prep anduniversities across the U.S. The currentlyoperates atnearly 200 colleges theU.S. Department ofEducation that federally-fundedinitiative sponsored by TheUSC McNair Scholars Program isa mcnair.usc.edu Email:[email protected] GraceFord Salvatori 315 (213)740-9955 (FAX) (213)740-8702 RichardAndalon Program McNairScholarsUSC McNair Scholars McNair TheMcNair Scholars Program isa AtUSC, at least 26 students are ------Shuttleexplosion. The USC Office of whodied inthe 1986 Challenger Space bythe Office ofOver orcall (213) 740-7070. Progress,located inSAS 010, canvisit the Office ofDegree Foradditional information, you Progressprior toenrollment. approvedbythe Office ofDegree USCmust bereviewed and pre- studyprograms not approved by programdescribed inthe cialaid toany semester- oryear-long USCcourse credit and may apply finan semestera oryear, you receive regular inEnglish. When you study abroad for thehost country; others are conducted requireproficiency inthe language of academicyear. Some ofthe programs areavailable forsemester a orfor an cationaland cultural context. Programs enableyou tostudy indifferenta edu ters,Arts and Sciences. These programs Studiesinthe Dornsife College ofLet administeredbythe Office ofOverseas longinternational study programs are ManyofUSC’s semester- and year- dornsife.usc.edu/overseas-studies Email:[email protected] CollegeHouse (CLH) 201 (213)740-3636 PeterHilton OverseasStudyPrograms education. thatisunderrepresented ingraduate groundormembers ofanethnic group legestudents from low-incomea back Studentsmust befirst generation col er,nolower than 3.0a GPA ispreferred. dentswith minimuma 2.7 GPA; howev studentsmust befull-time USC stu Provost,administers the program. UndergraduatePrograms, Office ofthe seas courses each year for year each courses seas over many features Session Summer International The SUMMER SESSION INTERNATIONAL Catalogue Businessare described inthe tureand the Marshall School of ism,the School ofArchitec CommunicationJournal& AnnenbergSchool for programsoffered bythe internationalsemester seasStudies and the Overseas Study Overseas Theprograms offered Coursestaken abroad onoverseas Tomeet eligibility requirements, . - USCCatalogue - - - USC ------. fellowships 740-9116orvisit ers.For more information call (213) MarshallScholarships, and several oth RhodesScholaships, Luce Scolarships, graduatestudy and research abroad, includingthe Fulbright Grants for fornationally competitive scholarships, andassistance tostudents applying tionalFellowships provides information TheOffice of ABROAD Academic and Interna STUDY GRADUATE Classes of summer the in as well as them offering department or school the from available is programs these about tion the in listed are programs Session Summer national Inter graduates. and undergraduates Academic Resources Academic . . 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Scholarships and one of these opportunities, or would ties, social sciences, physical sciences, Fellowships like to find out more information. Keep computer science and mathematics). an eye out for on-campus fall and spring Fellowships are awarded each spring INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS information sessions. semester to sophomore and junior stu- AND FELLOWSHIPS dents. An award of $3,600 is provided ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF for two summers, enabling fellows to Office of Academic and International FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR devote six weeks of full-time work to an Fellowships GRADUATE STUDY academic research project. Noosha Malek Fellows also receive $1,600 each Martha Enciso Finding financial support for gradu- academic year ($800 per semester) to (213) 740-9116 ate study frequently requires careful devote time to their research projects. Email: [email protected] planning and considerable initiative. During their research projects, students www.usc.edu/arp/fellowships However, there are many USC resources gain insight into an academic career by available to help you through the pro- It is never too early to start planning for working closely with a faculty mentor. cess. Many funding sources have appli- a post-baccalaureate international fellow- A loan repayment program is avail- cation deadlines earlier than university ship, such as the Rhodes and Marshall able to help students overcome disin- admission and financial aid deadlines, so Scholarships or Fulbright grants. These centives to pursue an academic career begin your inquiries early, at least a year and other scholarships and fellowships caused by undergraduate loan indebted- before you plan to begin graduate study. could provide a truly once-in-a-lifetime ness. Fellows who enroll in a Mellon- Many federal agencies, foundations opportunity to further your studies in a approved Ph.D. program within 39 and corporations offer awards to stu- world-class environment abroad, within months of receiving their undergraduate dents. The USC Graduate School, an international community of scholars. degree are eligible for up to $10,000 in (213) 740-9033, can direct you to several The best applications have months and undergraduate loan payments. Web resources on this topic. You may years of planning behind them. also call the Doheny Library Reference The Office of Academic and Inter- Center at (213) 740-4039. Student-Athlete Academic national Fellowships can support you throughout the process, providing Services MELLON MAYS assistance with information gathering, UNDERGRADUATE Magdi El Shahawy reviewing essays, mock interviews, FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (213) 740-3801 application coordination and university Heritage Hall B30 endorsements. Academic and Inter- Martha Enciso, Assistant Coordinator Email: [email protected] national Fellowships will also connect (213) 740-9116 www.usc.edu/dept/athletics/saas you with faculty experts on campus and Email: [email protected] others who have been through the pro- Student-Athlete Academic Services Bruce Zuckerman, Co-Coordinator cess to help you to strategize and deter- (SAAS) provides the necessary support (213) 740-0271 mine which scholarships may best suit to assist all student-athletes in reaching Ahmanson Ctr. for Biological Research your needs. Scholarships include the their full potential academically, person- (ACB), 130 Churchill Scholarship, Fulbright Grant, ally and professionally. Our program Email: [email protected] Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Gillman includes academic advising, career www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF Scholarship, Luce Scholarship, Marshall development, community service, Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Rotary Michael Jackson, Co-Coordinator tutorial programs and learning special- Scholarship and Truman Scholarship. (213) 740-5240 ists, all of which are aimed at promoting You may contact the office at any Student Union 201 a philosophy of individual responsibility time during your undergraduate or so as to encourage each student-athlete The Mellon Mays Undergraduate graduate career if you are considering to value his or her educational experi- Fellowship (MMUF) Program is the ence. In providing such services, SAAS centerpiece of the Andrew W. Mel- gives student-athletes the opportunity lon Foundation’s initiative to increase to develop the skills needed to persist diversity in the faculty ranks of colleges toward graduation, become leaders and universities. The University of within the community and lead success- Southern California’s MMUF program ful and productive lives. is a partnership between the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost, and the Divi- Writing Center sion of Student Affairs. (213) 740-3691 The Mellon Mays Undergraduate SCampus 2011-12 SCampus Taper Hall 321 Fellowship Program identifies, supports Email: [email protected] and mentors highly qualified under- 64 www.usc.edu/writingcenter graduate students and encourages them to pursue a Ph.D. in fields in which The Writing Center provides any mem- diversity has not been historically pres- ber of the university community with ent. In order to bring a wider range of one-on-one assistance for writing tasks. experiences and perspectives to teach- This tutoring is available for students ing and scholarship, the program also at both the graduate and undergraduate strives to increase the number of faculty levels and for native as well as non- from underrepresented groups. native speakers of English. In addition, Students are chosen on the basis of the center offers grammar, style and their academic performance, potential skill workshops that address specific and interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in grammatical and syntactic issues in a Mellon-approved field (humani- small-group tutorials.