University Resources for Students
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For courses outside of PSYC that have a d-clearance, please reach out to the respective department within the course’s department. For example, if it’s a LING course then contact the Linguistics department. When reaching out, include your full name, USC ID, major in the email and and allow 3 business days for processing.
D-clearance for PSYC 100-499 level classes can be requested using this link: uscdornsife.usc.edu/secure/psyc/dclearance.cfm
D-clearance for PSYC 500-above level classes can be requested by emailing: psychologyphd@usc.edu.
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AP Psychology & AP Statistics will satisfy the PSYC 100 and MATH 114 requirements, respectively.
If you received a score of 4 or 5 on AP Psychology and cannot currently register for any PSYC 300+ course that lists PSYC 100 as a prerequisite, please email psycadvisor@dornsife.usc.edu to have your prerequisite clearance entered in the system. If USC has not processed your official transcript/score report yet, please attach a screenshot or unofficial PDF of your score/grade.
Note: Taking PSYC 100 at USC fulfills General Education (GE) Category D Life Sciences, but AP Psychology or an Intro to Psychology transfer course (TR-PSYC) does not.
All other prerequisite waivers are discouraged in this department. However, there may be some situations that warrant an exception. If you feel you qualify for an exception, email us or download the prerequisite waiver form, complete and obtain the signature of the professor teaching the course you wish to take, and then obtain approval from the director of undergraduate studies. Note, that while a professor might sign the waiver, final approval is under the discretion of the director of undergraduate studies. Waivers are rarely granted.
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At USC, approximately 23% of the undergraduate population are first-generation college students. We have many resources to help support first-generation students as they navigate college and their academic journey. Take a look at some below.
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USC Student Equity and Inclusion Programs (SEIP) is a cluster of student development centers and initiatives within USC Student Life that offer student support services and programs that focus on intersectionality, sense of belonging and well-being. Learn more about SEIP here.
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Many opportunities on campus and at other institutions are available to students interested in the field of Psychology. The advisement resource handbook is a partial list of scholarship, internship, research and professional development opportunities. We encourage you to visit this site regularly for new opportunities.
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USC offers a number of scholarships. Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors may apply for the Continuing Student Scholarship.
Incoming students are not eligible to apply, but may do so in subsequent years.
There are also many other independent scholarships to apply for. Students need at least a 3.0 GPA at USC to apply for these scholarships, with some requiring even higher standards.
Scholarship Universe is another resource students can look for scholarships.
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Curriculum/Registration Information
- USC Catalogue
- USC General Education Requirements in or after Fall 2015
- USC Schedule of Classes
- Writing Requirement (WRIT 150 and 340)
On-Campus Resources
- Academic Resources
- Personal Resources
