Lakers11

lazpotatohead01: Good question... from what I've heard from friends who transferred in from other colleges, GPA doesn't transfer. You would just get unit credit and possibly credit for specific GEs. This is something you would probably want to ask an official adviser, just to be sure, though. Also, if you are looking to knock out GEs, make sure they apply to USC GE program. They are very particular about course-for-course credit, so definitely check the articulation agreements listed online.

mackdacre

Class of 2012 here.

lazpotatohead01 —
COME. IN. THE. FALL.
Trust me. Just do it, mmkay?

Also, USC is really, really, picky about GEs and other classes they will accept as transfer credits. IIRC, the GPA at the other college is not counted in USC's GPA, be it for extra classes taken over the summer or for a full-on transfer.

Ego

What are the dorms at Radisson like? I would want to room there if I get in next year. I heard its only for over-spill, but if you put that as your first choice, would you get it? Also, know where to find pictures of the rooms? They don't have any floorplan or anything on the USC site.

Lakers11

Ego: The dorms at the Radi are pretty much what you would expect: standard hotel room, except with dorm-esque furniture. Pros: maid service every once in a while, close to McKays and the Lab (you can use discresh there). Cons: far from everything and secluded from the rest of campus, even if it is just across the street.

Not sure if the housing assignments there work any differently. I'd say if it's honestly your first choice, you might as well list it as so.

If I remember correctly, there were pictures and floorplans in the housing application booklet. Regardless, there should be a virtual tour available on the USC Housing Web site. (Housing Options) If not, I'd contact them to see if you could get pictures.

ladybug1013

So, we found out our room assignments about a month ago and I was put in Parkside International Residential College. It sounds pretty good, but I've heard some not great things about it. I've heard that it was far from everything, kind of boring, filled with kids from all years (even grad school), and that you could be in a suite with kids that aren't even freshman. Is any of this true? And is this a good dorm, like one that we're lucky to be in, or one we should just get through the year being in so that we can hopefully do better next time?

lazpotatohead01

This sounds a little stupid but I was wondering when USC school year 2009-2010 starts and ends?

lazpotatohead01

Do you know what time freshman orientation ends at? My orientation is on July 14-15 and I have to arrive 7:15 Am on the 14th but I have no idea what time I'm leaving on the 15th

gioosorio

depends on what time you finish registering for classes. some ppl take forever and some ppl are quick. i was the last to finish registration from my group and that was at 3

War Chant

USC Academics - Academic Calendar - Academic Year 2009-2010

The semester is over whenever your last final exam is, sometimes they could all be at the beginning, sometimes they could be on the last day. It depends on each individual class.