How to schedule your Pre-Orientation Academic Advising appointment

You must complete Part 1 of the Cocky Transitions modules prior to scheduling an advising appointment. Students who have paid their enrollment deposit and registered for New Student Orientation can access the Cocky Transitions - Part 1 modules through your USC Admissions Portal.

On the final page of Cocky Transitions - Part 1, you'll find instructions and a link to schedule your Pre-Orientation Academic Advising appointment. Please note that all appointments are scheduled on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

If you are unable to schedule and attend a Pre-Orientation Academic Advising Appointment, you will have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor and receive assistance with course registration when you are on-campus for New Student Orientation.

Get in the habit of checking your USC email (accessed through Microsoft Outlook with your USC credentials) for communication from your advisor after completing the Cocky Transitions modules. All scheduling and appointment information will be sent to this email account.

Interested in Changing your Major?

If you have decided you want to change your major from what USC has on record, you should meet with an Exploratory Advisor for an Incoming Student Major Change appointment. Exploratory Advisors are professional staff advisors who assist students going through the major change process.

NOTE: The Darla Moore School of Business & College of Nursing are not accepting new students through the Admissions Portal. If you are certain you would like to change to one of those majors, it is highly recommended that you meet with an Exploratory Advisor for an online Incoming Student Major Change appointment. With the Exploratory Advisor, you will review the process, eligibility requirements, and timeline for these major changes. You can schedule this appointment after completing Cocky Transitions - Part 1.