Academic Support Both USC and Viterbi-specific academic resources provide assistance to students who desire further clarification of course concepts or are experiencing academic difficulty in math, science, engineering, or writing courses. THE VITERBI LEARNING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO STUDENTS THROUGH ● tutor certification ● one-on-one peer tutoring ● subject drop-in hours ● tutor matching services ● online tutoring via GoBoard We also encourage students to take advantage of instructor office hours and supplemental instruction. VITERBI STUDENTS CAN ALSO FIND SUPPORT AT USC CENTERS ● Kortschak Center for Learning & Creativity ● Writing Center ● Math Center Women in Engineering Our Women in Engineering (WIE) program offers professional, academic, and social opportunities for all women in Viterbi. Programs such as the WIE Mentor Program, Faculty Student Luncheons, and WIE Meets Women in Industry, are just a few of the programs available for the female engineering community. In addition, there are female-oriented engineering student organizations, such as the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the engineering sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon (AOE), Athena Hacks, and Girls in Tech for students to get involved and meet fellow female engineers. Freshman Academy All first-year students in Viterbi are invited to become a part of Freshman Academy (ENGR 102) their first semester in Viterbi. Students starting in the spring semester can participate in Spring Academy. Freshman Academy provides a birds-eye view of the field of engineering by tackling the ethical, societal, and political impact of engineering and technology use, focusing on the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges. Each Academy section is also facilitated by upper-division, undergraduate, student coaches who, along with being student leaders in their respective majors, also serve as resources and mentors to first-year Viterbi students. 6 USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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