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Do I have to go to class?
Do I have to go to class?
Yes!
If you don’t go to class, it will quickly impact your grade.
If you miss more than 10% of your classes, your professor can give a grade penalty and it will be explained in your syllabus.
Missing too many classes can cause you to fail a course and impact your immigration status.
What is a syllabus?
What is a syllabus?
This is your contract with your professor. Your textbooks, assignments, and class policies will be in this document. Each syllabus will look different, but they will all have similar information. At the beginning of the semester, find your syllabus and review it carefully. Ask your professor if you have any specific questions about your syllabus.
What happens if I fail a course?
What happens if I fail a course?
If you fail a course, you will not earn the credit and you will earn 0.0 gpa for that many credit hours (usually 3 or 4 hours). This will affect your GPA.
If you are a non-degree student (AAP or EAP) it may also affect your ability to transfer into your major. See your SSA or the Academic Team for more details.
If you think you are going to fail a course, make an appointment to meet with your SSA to discuss your options.
What is Academic Probation?
What is Academic Probation?
Undergraduate students:
Undergraduate students:
If you have a GPA below 2.25, have violated the USC Honor Code or have had conduct violations, you may be placed on academic probation. If you are an International Direct student, the policies for students on probation are listed on the sc.edu website. If you are on Academic Probation, you will be required to follow an Academic Improvement Plan designed to help you to be more successful.
Graduate students:
Graduate students:
If you do not meet progression requirements for your program, you will be on academic probation during your extension semester. If you are on Academic Probation, you will be required to follow an Academic Improvement Plan designed to help you to be more successful.
Am I a degree-seeking USC student?
Am I a degree-seeking USC student?
Undergraduate students:
Undergraduate students:
If you are in the Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) or Extended Accelerator Program (EAP), you are not yet a degree seeking student. In order to become degree-seeking, you must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours and at least a 2.25 GPA. All of the credits you earn at USC will count towards your GPA and an undergraduate degree.
If you are an International Direct student, you are already a degree-seeking USC student.
Graduate students:
Graduate students:
If you are in the Advanced Masters Accelerator Program or the Masters Accelerator Program, you are not yet degree-seeking. You will need to meet your department-specific progression requirements to become degree-seeking. All of the graduate credits you earn during these programs count towards your degree.
If you are in the Direct Masters Accelerator Program, you are already degree seeking.
What is GPA?
What is GPA?
Grade Point Average. Use this GPA Calculator to determine how your GPA will change depending on the grades you get in your classes this semester.
American Classroom Culture- What is that like?
American Classroom Culture- What is that like?
The American classroom experience is well-known to be student-focused. Participation is expected by instructors. Students should feel comfortable asking questions and participating in class discussions.
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