All undergraduate D-clearance requests must be submitted through the official department form. Requests sent by email will not be processed.
PHIL D-Clearance Form: https://forms.gle/YNzF2QnS8muKnZbG6
Important reminders
• Submission of a form does not guarantee enrollment.
• Requests must be submitted prior to the University add/drop deadline.
• If faculty approval is required (e.g., Directed Research), written approval must be attached.
• Incomplete requests will not be processed.
Processing time is typically 2–3 business days.
General Education (GE) / GESM courses: GESM sections are administered centrally and are intended for first-year students (0–32 units). Please do not submit a D-clearance request to the Philosophy department for GESM sections. If you receive a WebReg restriction or have questions about GESM registration, please consult the GE Registration Information page for current guidance and seat release schedules: https://dornsife.usc.edu/ge/registration/