new opportunity for current USC students with 3.75+ GPA

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>Beginning in the Fall 2010 semester, the University will provide a new tuition benefit, the USC Academic Achievement Award, to students who are pursuing multiple degree objectives, have at least sophomore standing, and have earned a cumulative USC GPA of at least 3.750. The Award allows Fall or Spring registration in up to 20 units at the standard full-time tuition rate. This is 2 units beyond the usual limit.</p>

<p>The purpose of the award is to allow highly motivated students with excellent academic records to complete multiple degree objectives without adding to their time-to-degree.</p>

<p>In order to receive the Academic Achievement Award for a given Fall or Spring semester, you must:</p>

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<li>have declared a double major, a double degree, or a major-minor combination</li>
<li>have earned sophomore standing (i.e., have completed at least 32.0 units of USC and/or transfer credit) at the time of application</li>
<li>have earned a cumulative USC GPA of at least 3.750 based on the completion of at least 12.0 USC units at the time of application</li>
<li>demonstrate that the additional tuition units will contribute to the completion of multiple degree objectives</li>
<li>complete the online application available here</li>
</ol>

<p>In order to receive the Academic Achievement Award for the Fall 2010 semester, it is necessary to submit an on-line application no later than 5:00 PM, Friday, August 20, 2010. If your application is approved, you will be notified by email, and the tuition credit will be applied to your bursar’s bill.</p>

<p>It is possible to earn the Award in multiple semesters. A separate application is necessary for each semester, and the criteria above must be satisfied at the time of each application. More details are included in the FAQ page. If you have other questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs (213-740-1741, <a href=“mailto:ugp@usc.edu”>ugp@usc.edu</a>).</p>

<p>copied this information from a post on another USC thread. I thought is was worth mentioning seperately!</p>

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<p>I agree! This is GREAT!</p>

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<p>I can’t help thinking that this is meant for people like my friend who is a senior. She is double majoring in aerospace engineering and archaeology, plus she is also pre-med.</p>

<p>Of course, 18 credits is a good limit to set for yourself in terms of workload. Especially if you’re in engineering or architecture.</p>