First-Year Resources
First-Year Experience
Dornsife FYE is a series of programs put on by First-Year Advising to supplement the academic advising experience. FYE programming is designed to: support first-year’s individual and diverse needs; empower students to explore academic, personal, and career goals; connect students with campus resources and each other; and prepare students to thrive at USC from their first year through graduation and beyond.
Check out our First-Year Experience Programs through the link below. Some topics include: Exploring Majors & Minors, Career Preparation for Freshmen, Midterm Toolkit: Study & Success Strategies, and more!
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Student Words of Wisdom
Hear directly from current Dornsife First-Year Advising students on their advising experience, their advice for fellow first-year students, and what they love about their majors in USC Dornsife!
Want to include your own words of wisdom? Submit your voice here!
Hear directly from current Dornsife First-Year Advising students on their advising experience, their advice for fellow first-year students, and what they love about their majors in USC Dornsife!
Want to include your own words of wisdom? Submit your voice here!
Dornsife 2023-2024 FYA Newsletters
Read our 2023-2024 Dornsife FYA Newsletters here, including campus resources, student spotlights, helpful tips, and more!
April 2024
In this edition:
- Freshman Finale
- First-Year Mentorship Program
- Registration Resources
- Online Drop-in Advising
- Crafting Your Academic Plan Recording & Handouts
- Student Spotlight: Daily Trojan
March 2024
In this edition:
- Crafting Your Academic Plan
- Faculty Chat
- Freshman Finale
- T-Shirt Contest
- Event Calendar
- Registration Deadlines
February 2024
In this edition:
- Meet Your Major Social Recap
- Mandatory Pre-Registration Advising
- Pre-Registration Info Session
- Dornsife Tutoring & Academic Resources
- Student Org Spotlight: Literary Society
- Freshman Finale
January 2024
In this edition:
- Meet Your Major Social
- First-Year Experience Passport
- Explore & More Advising
- Academic Advising Calendar
- Midterm Toolkit
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Career Fair
December 2023
In this edition:
- Thriving Through Your First Year Recap
- First-Year Experience Passport
- Advising Advice: Adventures in Research
- Student Spotlight: First-Year Reflection
- Resource Highlight: Local Winter Wonderland
- First-Year Survey
November 2023
In this edition:
- Career 101 Recap
- FYE: Thriving Through Your First Year
- 1-2 Unit Electives
- Resource Highlight: Forging Faculty Connections
- Student Spotlight: Mental Health Tips for Finals Season
- We’re Hiring! Dornsife Advising Administrative Intern
October 2023
In this edition:
- Major and Minor Fair Recap
- Career 101 Seminar
- FYE: Thriving Through Your First Year
- Pre-Registration Advising
- Resource Highlight: La CASA & Student Equity and Inclusion Programs
- Student Spotlight: Study Survival Strategies
September 2023
In this edition:
- FYE Kickoff Social Recap
- Pre-Registration Advising
- Major and Minor Fair
- Resource Highlight: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
- Student Spotlight: Healing Homesickness
August 2023
In this edition:
- Explore & More Advising
- How to Find Your Advising Appointment
- Resource Highlight: Campus Study Spaces
- Student Spotlight: Roommates
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