language@usc administers Departmental Clearance (D-Clearance) requests for most Level 1 foreign language courses taught at USC. For D-clearances for above  level 1, see the contact information in the department’s listing in the Schedule of Classes or WebReg.

D-clearance

If you have previous experience in or exposure to a foreign language, you

  1. are required by university policy to take a placement exam;
  2. will not be issued permission to register if you have not taken the exam; and
  3. may face disciplinary action for violation of academic integrity if you misrepresent your previous experience.

 

  • Portuguese: D class assignments available in THH-156; phone (213) 740-8296.

  • D-clearance not required to register.

  • You may have active D-clearance for one section per language at a time.
    CLICK HERE TO REQUEST D-CLEARANCE

    PLEASE NOTE: Students who want Level 1 class D-Clearance after the first week of classes must secure an email from the instructor to language@usc.edu expressing their approval.  The instructor’s email must include the student’s name, USCID number, and section number of the class to be added.