Key Academic Terms
CO-REQUISITES Courses that must be taken either before OR in the same semester as a particular course in a prescribed sequence of courses. CURRICULUM The prescribed classes in a program of study needed to complete a degree at a given institution. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) A federal law that requires the university to maintain the privacy of student educational records and allow students the right to inspect their educational records. FULL-TIME A student enrolled in 12-18 semester units. GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) COURSES A core set of courses required for all USC students that is designed to provide a breadth of knowledge. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Procedure to allow a student to take a temporary leave from their academic career at the university. MAJOR The academic area in which a student chooses to study/pursue a degree. MANDATORY ADVISEMENT All students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor each semester prior to registering for courses for the next semester. MINOR An optional, secondary academic area of study. A minor typically requires the completion of 4-7 courses. OASIS Stands for “On-line Academic Student Information System.” OASIS provides students with access to their academic reports, information about any holds on their accounts, and the date and time they can begin registering for courses for the next semester. OASIS FOR GUESTS Students can provide guest access to their academic records through their own OASIS accounts. PART-TIME A student enrolled in fewer than 12 semester units. PASS/NO PASS (P/NP) A grading option available to students for courses. Students may not apply this grading option to their major and minor courses, but may apply this grading option to a limited number of General Education (GE) requirements. PRE-REQUISITES Courses required of students prior to advancing to the next course in a prescribed sequence of courses. PROBATION A student on Academic Probation has an overall GPA that falls below 2.0. Continued enrollment requires clearance from an Academic Review Counselor and Academic Advisor. STARS REPORT A report that contains all USC course work and accepted transfer work that applies toward degree requirements. TRANSFER CREDIT REPORT A report that contains all transferable course work applicable toward the USC degree.
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