Offices and Units
Units within the Office of Academic Programs work together with the campus community as resources for students during their time at USC. Our offices are available to support all students at any stage along the way.
The USC Graduate School
The Graduate School provides leadership for graduate education and supports graduate students to ensure an outstanding educational experience that celebrates student achievements.
Academic Exploration Advising
Academic Exploration Advising (AEA) is the central advising office for all Exploratory students at USC, providing guidance and support with the major discovery and admission/declaration process.
Academic Honors and Fellowships
Academic Honors and Fellowships supports students in the pursuit of nationally competitive awards and fellowships and their application for USC honors that recognize outstanding academic achievements.
Norman Topping Student Aid Fund
The Norman Topping Student Aid Fund assists students with high financial need who demonstrate an extraordinary level of community awareness in their pursuit of higher education at USC.
Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity
The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity provides outreach, programming, and individual coaching to the USC community to promote a campus-wide understanding of learning differences to promote creativity and academic excellence.
Office of Academic Integrity
The Office of Academic Integrity serves to safeguard the rigor of every USC degree and to empower students to deliver their finest work.
Center for Excellence in Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Teaching promotes a vibrant culture of teaching and learning, providing teaching and course design resources for the USC community, schools, and faculty.