First Week on Campus Guide
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Passport Verification (PPV)
For STU 50 and STU 60 holds, verification of immigration documents by Office of Intl Services (OIS) Bring photocopies of all immigration documents to PPV sessions (see copy locations on page 2) Register for PPV sessions at: http://sait.usc.edu/ois/new-stu/first-weeks/ppv.aspx
PPV must be completed before USC card can be obtained USCard Services located in Parking Structure X (PSX) (G5 on USC map; 213-740-8709) www.usc.edu/uscard
For graduate students, PPV must be completed before class registration Department advisement typically must also occur to give permission to register (D-Clearance) Registration Office (REG) (G7 on USC map; 213-740-8500) www.usc.edu/registration
USC Student ID Card
Class Registration
International Student Orientation (ISO)
Orientation Programs oversees ISO for both graduate and undergraduate students Located in Student Union (STU B7) (E5 on USC map; 213-740-7767) www.usc.edu/orientation
Provide proof of immunization or get immunized Student Health Center (E3 on USC map; 213-740-8742) www.usc.edu/uphc
ADM 40 hold for USC Department of Verifications Hubbard Hall (JHH 106) (F6 on USC map; 213-740-7070) www.usc.edu/degreeprogress
Immunization
Degree Verification
International Student English Exam (ISE)
ALI01 hold for American Language Institute (ALI) ALI is in the Jefferson Building (JEF 206) (D2 on the USC map; 213-740-0079) Register online to take the ISE exam http://dornsife.usc.edu/ali
Pay tuition and fees for classes through Student Financial Services: Cashier’s Office http://fbs.usc.edu/depts/sfs 213-740-7471
Tuition and Fees
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Copy Locations USC Bookstore 3rd Floor: Fed-Ex/Kinko’s M - F 8:00 am - 6 pm/ Sat 9—5 pm 213-756-4234
Leavey Library/Doheny Library USC campus Check Libraries website for hours www.usc.edu/libraries
Fed-Ex/Kinko’s Services 2723 S. Figueroa Street Near corner of Figueroa and W. 28th Street 213 -747-8341; M-F 7am—11pm/ Weekend 9am - 9pm
Housing USC Housing (On & Off Campus) housing.usc.edu (213) 740-2546; PSX , G5 on USC map
Non USC Housing Resource www.usc.edu/ois/housing/aspx
Open a Bank Account—locations within walking distance 1. 2. 3.
Bank of America (at University Village) USC Credit Union (Exposition and Flower) Chase National Bank (Figueroa and Jefferson)
(213) 763-8907 (213) 821-7100 (213) 745-7928
Get a Cell Phone—Typical phone carriers 1. 2. 3. 4.
AT&T Verizon T-Mobile Radio Shack
www.wireless.att.com www.verizonwireless.com www.t-mobile.com Located at University Village
5. Sprint
www.sprint.com
Driver’s License & Social Security Number (SSN) Check the Office of International Services (OIS) website for detailed information: http://sait.usc.edu/ois/intl-students.aspx
Parking Permits & USC Trams Info Trojan Transportation http://transportation.usc.edu Location: Parking Structure X (PSX); G5 on USC map
Postal Service USC Mail Stop Full service on campus post office Location: Parking Structure X (PSX); G5 on USC map
United States Post Office (USPS) 3585 Vermont Ave (near USC Gate 6) Los Angeles, CA 90007-9998
Grocery Stores & Shopping
Superior Grocery Store Ralph’s Grocery Store Fresh and Easy
Located at University Village Located at Vermont Avenue and Adams Boulevard Located at corner of Figueroa and Jefferson
Other Resources
USC maps: www.usc.edu/maps Main USC operator: 213-740-2311 Office of International Services (OIS) (STU300; 213-740-2666;
[email protected]) For Emergencies: USC Department of Public Safety: 213-740-4321
