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WELCOME CLASS OF 2012!

Now that you have reviewed the GET READY section of the Viterbi New Student Orientation website, and attended an Orientation session, we hope you are ready to EXPERIENCE Viterbi!  Along with excitement, we also know how daunting your first year at college can be, especially for engineers!! The First Year Excellence (FYE) Program is designed to help you transition to college.  FYE provides support, resources, and programs, as you acclimate to college life, and prepare to fully EXPERIENCE USC and Viterbi.

You will want to be sure to check back to this site in August 2008 to learn more about preparing for your first week of classes, and to hear about the exciting programs we have to welcome our new students to campus! Be sure to bookmark the FYE website, and continue to reference it throughout your first two semesters at USC. This website will contain important information that will help you throughout your first year at Viterbi, including everything from important advisement and registration information to upcoming events. To the right is information that will start you off on the right track at Viterbi and USC.
 
Transfer students, please be sure to click on the link to the right for important FYE information you will want to know prior to starting the Fall 2008 semester.

 


 What you need to know about your first semester at USC
> 2008 New Student Luau!
> Freshmen Academies
> Academic Preparation
> EXPLORE Viterbi Programs & Resources
> FYE Advising
View the Academic Expectations Presentation from Day 1 of Orientation

If you are an incoming Transfer Student, please click on the link to the left for specific FYE information for transfer students

 

 

  Name: Jeni Takasumi
Hometown: Tigard, OR
Major: Chemical (Biochemical) Engineering
Year: Junior

What was it like living in a residence hall for the first time?
I think it really depends on where you're living and the people around you, but it's a lot of fun. Lots of people leave their doors open so there are always . . . click here to read more from Jeni and hear from other Academy Coaches.

 






We encourage all first year engineering students to check back often, 
and EXPLORE, CONNECT, and SUCCEED!  


ATTENTION NEWSTUDENTS: Please check back to this site in August 2008 for important information on upcoming FYE programs. 
 
>> Back to the Student Orientation Homepage
 

 

 

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Resources & Programs

There are so many oppportunities and resources here at Viterbi and now is the time to learn about them! There are many programs that will provide you different insight and perspective about the world of engineering, from academic disciplines to industry, as well as information about your new campus and neighborhood!

Get Involved

Find a way to get involved outside of the classroom! Whether it is a student organization, a research project or the informal relationships you build with faculty and staff, connecting with the Viterbi and community will enhance and contribute to your overall college experience!

Reaching Your Goals

As you go through your first year at Viterbi, there is a network that exists to support you and help you succeed! There are academic advisors dedicated to YOU, the Viterbi freshmen, as well as tutoring, workshops and many other resources!


Click on one of the tabs above to find out more!