New Student Handbook 2013 5-7-13 Final

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New Student Handbook

2013 2014

Masters Programs Ofice3470 Trousdale Parkway, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90089, (213) 740-3255


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WELCOME 3

Mission Statement 3

From the Director of the Masters

Programs 4

Meet the Staff 5

CONTACT INFORMATION 6

ADVISOR INFORMATION 7

From Your Advisors 7

Advisor Assignments 7

Advisor/Advisee

Responsibilities 8

Other Advisor Functions 9

Writing Assistance 10

Field Experience Coordinator 10

REGISTRATION 11

Registration Deadlines 12

How to Register 12

Schedule of Classes 12

D-Clearance Questionnaire 12

Curriculum Snapshots 13

Web Registration Process 13

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES 14

USC Catalogue 14

SCampus 14

USC Email 14

MyUSC 15

OASIS 15

Blackboard 15

Parking & Transportation 15

USC ID Card 16

Financial Aid 16

Student Health Insurance 17

GRADUATE HOUSING 18

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES 18

CAREER PLANNING 19

GETTING INVOLVED 20

Graduate Student

Organizations 20

Table of Contents


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WELCOME

The New Student Handbook was developed to introduce you to the policies,procedures, and requirements of graduate study at the University of SouthernCalifornia, Rossier School of Education. We hope it serves as a helpful guideas you navigate through your graduate experience at USC.

The Masters Programs Ofice within the Rossier School of Education is homebase for your academic needs. We encourage you to get to know the staff andcontact us with any questions, updates, or needs you may have with regard toyour degree program. We can help you with all paperwork related to yourgraduate study and can also work on your behalf to initiate and coordinatevarious administrative processes with other university ofices.

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary goal of the Masters Programs Ofice in the Rossier School of

Education is to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of masters degreeprograms by supporting the needs of our students, faculty, and staff, andpromoting an academic environment conducive to optimal learning andprofessional development. We seek to accomplish this mission through acollaborative approach that incorporates the diverse perspectives of ourstakeholders and upholds customer service and student success as guidingvalues.

MASTERS PROGRAMS STAFF

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE MASTERS PROGRAMS

Congratulations on your decision to make USCRossier School of Education your next academic

home! In doing so, you will be joining a diversecommunity of scholars and professionals with adeep commitment to the advancement ofeducational systems on local, national, and glob-al levels. Our faculty and staff eagerly await yourarrival and look forward to working with youthrough this new stage in your academic career.

This handbook has been prepared to serve as a

resource for your various a academic needs,ranging from course registration to your student records, useful contactpoints to key dates and deadlines. It also contains information about takingcare of practical items, such as your USC ID card, a parking pass, and graduatehousing. Although I hope youll ind the handbook helpful, please know thatyou can also turn to the terriic staff in the Masters Programs Ofice for anyadditional assistance you may need. We are dedicated to ensuring that yourtransition to graduate school at USC is as smooth and seamless as possible.

What I have found particularly distinctive at Rossier are the energy andengagement among our graduate students, both within and well beyond theclassroom. As you prepare to join us soon, you can expect to be embraced bythis vibrant community of peers, who will be eager to share their tips, advice,and wisdom on navigating the graduate student experience at USC. In turn, Ihope you will seize many of the opportunities youll be provided to make themost of your educational experience and to develop as a professional.

All my best for a productive and enriching experience with us.

Fight On!

Arman Davtyan, Ed.D.

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MEET THE MASTERS PROGRAMS STAFF

Arman Davtyan, Ed.D.

Masters Programs Director

[email protected]

Celene Gomez

Department Services [email protected]

Deise Benitez, M.S.

Student Services Advisor

[email protected]

James Hayashi, MPW

Writing [email protected]

Sheila Sanchez, Ed.D.

Assistant [email protected]

Derek Sapico, MMFT

Placement [email protected]

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Masters Programs OficeRossier School of Education

University of Southern California

Waite Phillips HallSuite 304Tel: (213) 740-3255Email: [email protected] Blog: http://rsoemastersprogramsofice.blogspot.com/Website: http://rossier.usc.edu/students/masters -program-forms/masters-programs-advising-form.html

OFFICE HOURS:

Summer Semester Hours:Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Fall/Spring Semester Hours:Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pmFriday 8:30am to 5:00pm

MASTERS PROGRAMS OFFICE

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ADVISORS

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Rossier School of Education! We are veryexcited to work with you this academic year as your Student Services Advisors. We arehere to assist you in successfully navigating through the University of Southern Californiaacademic system. Feel free to contact us anytime, regarding your academic,personal, or career goals. Welcome to the Trojan Family!!

Fight On!

Deise Benitez, M.S. Sheila Sanchez, Ed.D.Student Services Advisor Assistant [email protected] [email protected]

PROGRAM ADVISOR EMAIL

Summer/Fall 2012 Cohort

(All Programs)

Deise Benitez [email protected]

Summer/Fall 2013 Cohort(All Programs)

Sheila Sanchez [email protected]

ADVISOR ASSIGNMENTS

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As Student Services Advisors, our workwith students is driven by theseprofessional values, as outlined by theNational Academic Advising Association(NACADA).

Figure at right: NACADA. (2005). NACADAstatement of core values of academic advis-ing. Retrieved from the NACADA Clearing-house of Academic Advising Resources

Website:http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/Core-Values.htm
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Advisor Responsibilities:

What You Can Expect

Advisee Responsibilities:

What You Are Expected to Do

Support and assist in assessing yourinterests, identifying and examining your

educational goals, and advocating for youracademic and personal needs

Seek guidance from your advisor in regardto your educational and career goals,

course selections, short-term andlong-term plans, and academic needs

Effectively and accurately communicateProgram updates, graduation

requirements, and University policies andprocedures

Maintain close communication with youradvisor (regularly checking/ responding to

email and utilizing in-person advising)regarding important academic matters and

any other inquiries you may have

Advise on academic and professionalmatters and provide referrals to

on-campus resources as appropriate

Maximize the use of resources andassistance available to you in the Masters

Programs Ofice and at USC

Evaluate and monitor your academic

progress and identify resources that willassist in reaching your academic potential

Read and review the University Catalogue

and SCampus to understand Universitypolicies and program requirements, andseek clariication as needed

Promote and facilitate co-curricular andprofessional development opportunities

that supplement your academicexperiences and career preparation

Stay current on news, announcements,deadlines, and events/activities related toyour degree program by regularly visiting

the Rossier Masters Programs Blog, theCurrent Student website, and other

communication outlets at Rossier and USC

Serve as a liaison between students andfaculty, as well as other University

departments, in an effort to facilitate theresolution of issues and the development

of strong relationships among allstakeholders

Display courtesy and professionalism inyour dealings with all faculty, staff, and

students within Rossier and throughout theUniversity

ADVISOR / ADVISEE RESPONSIBILITIES

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OTHER ADVISOR SPECIALITY AREAS

Relating degree program to career aspirations

Concerns about academic performance

Interest in conducting a self-directed study

Pursuing the option to write a Masters Thesis

Seeking professional development and career preparation opportunities

Program/graduation requirements

Registration issues

Transferring courses from previous institutions

Course Substitutions

Withdrawing from a course

Considering a leave of absence

Academic policies and procedures

Student Service Advisors can also assist with the following areas:

OTHER ADVISOR FUNCTIONS

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WRITING ASSISTANCE

FIELD EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

The writing advisor is a key resource in supporting your writing needs as a student en-rolled in one of our masters degree programs at Rossier. These services are providedthroughout the academic year, using a variety of methods (one-on-one advising, group

seminars, video tutorials, handouts, etc.). Upcoming writing seminars include the follow-ing topics:

Introduction to Graduate Writing APA Citations, Formatting, and Quotation Usage Academic Writing Style Literature Reviews

One-on-one writing advisement is provided by appointment only. This service is availableto students who are referred by their professor or student services advisor.

For more information on the writing resources available for masters students, pleasecontact James Hayashi [email protected] visit the writing advisement website at:

The Fieldwork Placement Coordinator (FWPC) serves as the primary resource for ques-tions and issues related to the practicum/ieldwork requirement in each of our degreeprograms. The FWPC works with you to ensure that the Fieldwork requirements for yourcurriculum are met and helps to navigate the ield experience from beginning to end. Thefollowing are speciic areas with which the FWPC can assist:

Helping to address questions and/or concerns regarding their sites/schools/agencies

Serving as liaison with practicum/ieldwork sites to represent your needs andinterests, along with the faculty in the Rossier masters programs

Providing guidance on researching and selecting sites that match your professionalinterests and goals

Conducting information sessions to inform you of all practicum/ieldwork prereq-uisites and provide an overview of the practicum/ieldwork experience, as it re-

lates to the broader professional training provided in each of the degree programs

Administering the process of tracking and evaluating your experiences at practi-cum/ieldwork sites, in collaboration with site supervisors

Monitoring the quality of ield supervision provided at sites and intervening whennecessary

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New Student Questionnaire due for all newadmits (Summer/Fall 2013)

Friday, May 31, 2013

Summer 2013 registration for new MFTstudents

Monday, June 3, 2013

Rossier Masters Programs Orientation

(MFT new students only)Wednesday, June 26th 1:00-4:00pm

Summer 2013 classes begin

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Fall 2013 registration begins(All programs)

Monday, July 8, 2013

Graduate Student Orientation(Domestic and International)

Monday, August 12th, 13th or14th (10:00am-12:00pm)

Rossier Masters Programs Orientation

(PASA & EC new students only)Wednesday, August 14th 4:00-6:00pm

Deadline for Fall 2013 registrationwithout penalty Friday, August 23, 2013

Fall 2013 classes begin Monday, August 26, 2013

Labor Day (University Closed) Monday, September 2, 2013

Last Day to add/drop without a "W" Friday, September 13, 2013

Last Day to drop a class with a "W" Friday, November 15, 2013

Thanksgiving Recess (University Closed) Thursday-Sunday,November 27-30, 2013

Fall Semester Classes End Friday, December 6, 2013

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Below you will ind a list of important dates and deadlines for the Summerand Fall 2013 semesters:

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HOW TO REGISTER

IMPORTANT: All students wishing to register for courses offered at Rossier must first obtaindepartmental clearance (often referred to as D-clearance). Courses that require D-clearance

will be denoted by a D following the section number in the schedule of classes.

Example:Section 27520D does require clearance Section 27502R does notrequire clearance

D-clearance will be provided by your advisor, based on the standard course sequence estab-

lished for your degree program. Any deviations from the standard course sequence need to be

discussed and approved before D-clearance is granted. After receiving a D-clearance email con-

firmation from your advisor, you can proceed with course registration.

ONLINE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

For a complete list of courses being offered, meeting times/days, instructors, registrationdates, and procedures, visit the USC online Class Schedule athttp://web-app.usc.edu/soc/

NEW STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Prior to enrolling in your irst semester of coursework, you will need to complete a briefquestionnaire to provide more information about your enrollment plans. This informationwill help us make accurate enrollment projections for each program and plan course offer-ings accordingly.

The deadline to submit the New Student Questionnaire is listed below:

Summer/Fall 2013 Admits: Due by Friday, May 31, 2013

Link to New Student Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFFrYWYwa1FLclpaTWxXbGNGWnNiMEE6MA#gid=0

Please Note: The New Student Questionnaire requires you to supply your USC emailaddress. Please see further instructions on how to create your USC email on Page 13.

*To be eligible to create your USC email address, you must be in the system, meaning youmust have conirmed your enrollment with the USC Rossier Admissions Ofice.

**Your USC Email Address will be added to a program list serve and all academic relatedcommunication will be sent to this email address. If you prefer to set up aforwarding system, please view more information here:http://www.usc.edu/its/email/help/forwarding.html

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CURRICULUM SNAPSHOTSFor a list of courses required within your degree program, click on the link to your pro-gram curriculum snapshot below:

MFT: http://tinyurl.com/mftsnapshot2013

PASA: http://tinyurl.com/PASA13

School Leadership: http://tinyurl.com/sl20132014

Educational Counseling: http://tinyurl.com/EdC13

WEB REGISTRATION PROCESSIn order to register for classes, you will need to go to the Web Regis-tration site, which you can access by irst logging into myUSC. myUSC is accessible here:https://my.usc.edu/portal/guest.php. By irst logging into myUSC, you can access webregistration under Student Links. Web registration can also be accessed directly here:https://camel2.usc.edu/webreg/Login.asp

Instructions:

Enter Student ten digit USC-ID and PIN or log in through myUSC and click oncontinue.

Select the term, Summer 2013 or Fall 2013. Select Yes or No to the Tuition Refund Insurance Program (http://www.usc.edu/

dept/ARR/tuitionrefund/). Look for Rossier School of Education.

Choose the course preix (e.g. EDUC, EDHP, EDCO, etc. per your curriculum snap-shot). Choose your class and add the course to your bin or click on autoschedule. Click add next to the course number, and then add next to the section number. At the top of the screen, click on myCoursebin. Then click on Add this Class. You must click this to schedule your class. Then click on the submit button to be sure that you have added the class to your

schedule.Repeat this process for each class.

Click on calendar view to double check your registered course schedule. The clas-ses conirmed are those with a red mark.

For an online tutorial of the web registration system, click on the link below:https://camel2.usc.edu/webreg/Web%20Registration%20Instructions.pdf

You can also review your enrollment through myUSC and clicking on OASIS. In OASIS youcan click on registered course list for a list of classes in which you are registered.

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UNIVERSITY STUDENT RESOURCES

USC CATALOGUE

The USC Catalogue is the document of authority for all students. The program require-ments listed in the USC Catalogue supersede any information that may be contained in anypublication of any school or department including the Masters Programs of study. Gradu-ate students may elect to follow (a) the degree requirements in the catalogue current forthe semester of their admission to the degree program; or (b) degree requirements in sub-sequent catalogues as long as they are continuously enrolled. The online version of theCatalogue will be available at the end of May.

SCAMPUS

Another essential source of USC information is SCampus: A Student Guidebook. SCampus

contains many important guidelines and policies that shape the student experience at USCand provides information on the broad array of resources and services available on cam-pus. You are highly encouraged to pay close attention to the sections pertaining to the Stu-dent Conduct Code, Academic Integrity, Grievance Procedures, and University Policies.SCampus is an excellent reference for all your needs throughout your Masters degree ex-perience. The most up-to-date version of SCampus will be accessible online at:http://web-app.usc.edu/scampus/after June 1st.

USC EMAIL

All USC students are granted a USC email account. To set up your USC email account visit:http://www.usc.edu/irstlogin/and follow the instructions. Check your USC email ac-count daily for messages from the Masters Programs Ofice concerning registration, newsand events. Faculty send important assignments, changes and announcements for classmeetings, and other notices to your USC email address.

If you are a USC student and would like to create a USC-branded Gmail account, you willirst need to activate your Google Apps at USC account. The Google Apps at USC activationsite is accessible athttp://getgoogle.usc.edu/.

Instructions on how to forward your USC email account messages to another account thatyou use more frequently, can be found on the USC email main page

athttp://www.usc.edu/its/email/help/forwarding.html

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MYUSCMyUSC is the university's information portal, designed

to give students, faculty, and staff personalized access to

wide-ranging campus resources in a single location. It is

located at the top right side of the USC homepage by clicking on popular links: http://

www.usc.edu. At MyUSC you will have quick access links to OASIS, Blackboard, Web Regis-

tration, Email, etc. This is your personalized central access spot for University information

and activities. You can also access myUSC here: https://my.usc.edu/portal/guest.php

OASIS

The Online Academic Student Information System (OASIS) can be accessed from USC's

main web page or directly athttps://camel2.usc.edu/OASIS/. Here you can monitor your

student record including registration, course summaries, account balance, activity re-

strictions, address changes, and more. You should check OASIS at least once a semester

and certainly after each time you add/ drop or make any changes to your classes. Yourirst login will use your ten digit USC ID number and your password will be your six digit

birth date (MMDDYY). We recommend you change your password after your irst login.

You can also access OASIS by logging into the myUSC portal.

BLACKBOARDBlackboard is a web-based resource allowing faculty and students to communicate re-

garding their classes. Faculty may send email to you as a registered student, post syllabi,

course documents, and assignments through Blackboard. We highly recommend that you

check Blackboard for your next semester's courses prior to the start of the semester so

that you may view upcoming class events. You may access your Blackboard account byvisiting https://blackboard.usc.edu/. Your username and password will be the same as

those used for your USC email. You can also access Blackboard by logging into the myUSC

portal.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATIONFor students planning on buying a parking permit, Trojan Transportation will host theCommuter Online Sales Event for 2013 - 2014 permits starting May 1, 2013 and continu-ing through June 30th for the fall and spring. Permits are awarded on a lottery basis.For Summer 2013 permits, the sale begins April 1, 2013 and is on-going pending spaceavailability. For more information, visithttp://www.usc.edu/parkingor contact the oficeat (213) 740-3575.See more information here for parking rates:http://transnet.usc.edu/guest_services/rates.aspx

(Note: All Rossier classes are on the UPC campus). The Parking Permit Application is

available online. This department also offers the Campus Cruiser and Shuttle programs to

help you get around the campus neighborhood safely, and provides schedules and maps

for local transportation options including DASH and MTA.

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USC ID CARD

Your card may be obtained from USCard Services located in irst loor of Parking StructureX (PSX) adjacent to McCarthy Quad. Students are required to obtain a student ID duringtheir irst semester at USC. Cards issued after a student's initial semester of enrollment

are subject to a service fee. USCard Services provides methods for electronic submissionof your photo here:http://www.usc.edu/bus-affairs/admin_serv/uscard_serv/general/getting_id.html.

Alternatively, you may visit the aforementioned ofice to have your picture taken.A USC ID card is a must for all USC students and should be carried at all times while oncampus. The card, which identiies you as a currently enrolled student, also entitles you tovarious other privileges and potential uses on and off campus. Your student ID entitlesyou to use the University Library System, the Lyon Center and other recreational facilities.Please note that the doors to Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) lock after 6PM and can only beopened by swiping your ID card.

You may open an account with the USCard Ofice, which will enable your ID card to func-tion as a debit card. The debit card can be used to purchase a variety of products and ser-vices the university offers. For more information on your ID card, visithttp://www.usc.edu/uscard.

FINANCIAL AID

For the 2013-2014 academic year, the tuition cost for gradu-ate students at Rossier School of Education is based on

$1,536 per unit of coursework (subject to change in futureyears). You can calculate the approximate overall cost ofyour degree program by multiplying this amount by thenumber of units required by your degree program.

Answers to common questions related to inancing graduate study at USC may be foundat: http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/. You may also contact the Financial Aid Ofice byphone at (213) 740-1111 or visit in person at John Hubbard Hall (JHH) Lobby (physicaladdress: 700 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089) during regular business hours.

Please be advised that the priority deadline for iling the Free Application for Federal Stu-

dent Aid (FAFSA) with USC for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year is May 15, 2013. Ifyou had intended to apply for inancial aid and missed this deadline, you may contact the

Financial Aid Ofice for guidance on how to proceed.

For answers to additional questions related to your student inancial account, including

billing, payment options, and loan disbursements, please visit the Student Financial Ser-

vices website at: http://bs.usc.edu/depts/sfs.

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STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCEThe university requires that all students have supplemental health insurance. This willhelp to cover the cost of health care that cannot be obtained at the University Park HealthCenter, especially in emergency situations where hospitalization may be required. All stu-dents carrying six units or more are automatically enrolled in the USC student health in-

surance plan. All international and Health Sciences campus students are required to havehealth insurance and are automatically enrolled in this plan, even if they carry fewer thansix units.

Information regarding USC's Student Health Insurance will be updated this summer here:http://engemannshc.usc.edu/

The deadline to submit your waiver for the Fall 2013 semester is Friday, September 13,

2013.

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER REQUIREMENTS

To waive the USC Student Health Insurance Plan, your other coverage must:

Provide at least $500,000 in lifetime aggregate coverage (no per incident maxi-mums)

Have no major exclusions pharmacy coverage, mental health coverage and mater-nity coverage (female students) are required

Have effective dates covering the entire semester for which the waiver is requested(veriication may be requested by USC student health insurance ofice)

Have a policy year deductible of $2,500 or less Pay for at least 70% of all covered expenses to providers in the Los Angeles area.

(Emergency coverage only in Los Angeles is not accepted for waiver) Have a maximum out of pocket expense on the policy (deductible plus out of pock-

et maximum) not exceeding $7,500 Provide an identiication card or policy with student name and/or policy infor-

mation allowing USC to conirm eligibility must be provided Provide documents in English with currency amounts converted to U.S. dollars and

an insurance company contact phone number in the U.S. must be provided

Students insured under their parent's plan can face the possibility of not being covered inthe Los Angeles area if their managed care plan does not provide local coverage. It is bestto irst check with your carrier if you are waiving the USC insurance plan. For more infor-mation please call the Student Insurance Ofice at (213) 740-0551.

Waiver pre-worksheet:https://engemannshc.usc.edu/iles/2012/12/ins.Aetna_.WaiverWorksheet.pdf

To request your waiver online:

http://engemannshc.usc.edu/insurance/waivers/

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STUDENT DENTAL PLANDental coverage for students is available for purchase at a premium rate per year, billed tothe students account. Dependent coverage will also be available at a separate premiumrate. Spring enrollment will only be allowed for new incoming students in the spring se-mester. Plan details are available at

https://engemannshc.usc.edu/iles/2012/12/ins.Delta_.StudentDentalPlan.pdf

GRADUATE HOUSING

USC Trojan HousingUSC offers about 400 graduate housing units. The Trojan Housing website, http://housing.usc.edu, offers more information and application instructions. Some of the re-sources include:

A searchable database for housing specifying criteria such as graduate or families:http://housing.usc.edu/HousingOptions/BuildingSearch.aspx Housing inancial facts: http://housing.usc.edu/FinancialFacts/Default.aspx Application Instructions: https://housing.usc.edu/Portal/Default.aspx

USC's Alternative Housing Resource

USC also offers students a subscription to a housing search service for non-USC

-owned

housing. This search service can also be used to ind roommates. This resource is availableathttp://www.housing4students.com/colleges/usc/index.html.

USC Ofice of International Services - Housing InformationThe Ofice of International (OIS) website contains information related to temporary ac-commodation and various housing options for their stay at USC.For students and scholars who are interested in living off campus, there are resources forapartment searching including lists of online rental listings and management companies,as well as the OIS off-campus housing postings.

OIS Housing Information: http://sait.usc.edu/ois/housing.aspx

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

For more information regarding international student policies and procedures, such asfull-time enrollment requirements, F-1 status, leaves of absence, reduced course load, etc.,please see the OIS website: http://sait.usc.edu/ois/.

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CAREER PLANNING

A number of resources are available to assist you in seeking professional opportunitiesand preparing for a career in your chosen ield. The USCCareer Center is available to as-sist students with job postings, internship opportunities, and career advising. The Center

also offers several handouts with tip sheets.

The ConnectSC website is an online portal where current USC students can search currentjob listings on and off the USC campus.

For more information about the USC Career Center visit: http://careers.usc.edu/In addition to the Career Center, Rossier graduate students can ind a list of graduate as-sistantships in the Division of Student Affairs listed on the Graduate Student Employ-ment Opportunities website: http://sait.usc.edu/gradjobs/index.asp.

Job announcements will also be available and listed on the Rossier Master's Programs Of-

ice Blog, which can be accessed here: http://rsoemastersprogramsofice.blogspot.com/.We highly encourage you to follow us by email. This option will provide you with daily up-dates on announcements such as job, internships, ieldwork opportunities, along with in-formation regarding workshops and conferences.

For on campus employment and scholarship opportunities, please see the USC FinancialAid Work-Study and scholarships pages.

http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/workstudy/http:www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/graduates/fellowships.html

The USC Rosier School of Education also has important scholarship and inancial aid infor-mation on the Financing Graduate Study website: http://rossier.usc.edu/inancing/.

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GETTING INVOLVED

USC Graduate Student Government (GSG)

The GSG mission is to enhance the University of Southern California graduate and profes-sional student experience by serving as the face of the student body.

To accomplish this,

GSG is responsible for managing student resources eficiently, providing a voice for thestudent community, building a community that fosters interdisciplinary exchanges, andinforming students about their rights, resources, and opportunities.Website: http://www.gpssusc.com/

Education Government Organization (EGO)

The Education Government Organization (EGO) is the oficial graduate student umbrellaorganization for the USC Rossier School of Education. EGO is sponsored by the Graduate

and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) and the Rossier School of Education.

The Education Graduate Organization was formed in 1968 as a forum for the exchange ofstudent ideas and for the planning of student activities. Its mission is to explore and pro-mote academic issues and support a feeling of collegiality and community at the RossierSchool of Education, by assisting all graduate students in every aspect of their academicand social lives at the University of Southern California. It does so by collaborating with allof the Rossier graduate student organizations and promoting the research efforts of edu-cation students through reimbursements for conferences, as well as by sponsoring socialactivities for graduate students to come together and strengthen their bonds to the Trojanfamily.

All graduate students in the Rossier School of Education are automatically members of theorganization and as such, are encouraged to participate in all of the activities and pro-grams hosted by EGO.

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/educationgraduateorganizationEmail: [email protected]

Educators for Queer Alliance (EQuAl)

The graduate organization Educators for Queer Alliance was created in the Fall of 2008.

EQuAl is a graduate organization for anyone interested in promoting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu-al, Transgendered, Queer, and Intersexed (LGBTQI) awareness on campus and among fel-low educators. We work alongside the LGBT Resource Center and other organizations oncampus, including other LGBT graduate organizations, to promote this awareness.

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/uscequalEmail: [email protected]

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Marriage and Family Therapy Student Organization (MFT-SO)The Marriage and Family Therapy Student Organization (MFT-SO) was founded as a wayto bridge the gap between the irst-year, second-year, and third-year cohorts. The organi-zation strives to be four things--a social organization, a professional organization, commu-nity organization and, most importantly, a place to have a great time with our fellow class-

mates. MFT-SO strives for collaboration between the cohorts to plan many fun and excit-

ing events for all to enjoy.

Email: [email protected]

School Counselors of Tomorrow (SCoT)

SCoT (School Counselors of Tomorrow) is a student-run organization established in 2008to provide resources, services, and social outlets to the students of the School Counselingprogram. Through its implementation of various networking and professional develop-ments events, SCoT continues to strengthen the Trojan Family network and provide ed-ucational opportunities for students outside of the classroom. SCoT advocates for currentschool counseling students within the Rossier School of Education, as well K-12 academicachievement through community outreach efforts. Members of SCoT are actively learningfrom counselors of today, while preparing to be the counselors of tomorrow.

Website: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~scot/Email: [email protected]

PASA Network

The purpose of the PASA Network is to promote the academic, social, and professional de-velopment of graduate students in the ield of postsecondary administration and studentaffairs. It also increases awareness about the student affairs ield by conducting outreachto prospective applicants while maintaining relationships with alumni.

Website: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~pasanet/E-mail: [email protected]

Students of Higher Education Counseling (SHiEC)

Students of Higher Education Counseling (SHiEC) was created after the 2010 EducationCounseling cohort saw the need for a strong support group. Today, SHiEC helps develop

professional as well as social goals for its members. By promoting academic success and

facilitating networking within and outside of the EC program, SHiEC will continue to pro-

mote the quality of its students as change agents in the ield of higher education.

Email: [email protected]

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