Academic Exploration Advising
Welcome! Academic Exploration Advising (AEA) is the central advising office for all Exploratory students (formerly Undecided and Undeclared) and Undergraduate Success Program (USP) students at USC.
About AEA
Academic Exploration Advising guides our diverse scholarly community in exploring academic and personal development opportunities. As students engage in reflection and discovery, our team of academic advisors provide guidance and support, empowering students to set goals that address their holistic identity and enrich their undergraduate experience.
What is Exploratory
Exploratory students typically identify in these areas:
- Exploring Many Fields of Interest
- Completing Pre-Application Requirements
AEA advisors are skilled in working with students in any phase of exploration and across various academic disciplines.
Connect with an AEA Advisor
AEA offers in-person and virtual advising throughout the year for new Exploratory, declared Exploratory/Undecided/Undeclared, referred to Exploratory, and USP students.
AEA students should access Advise USC, our state of the art advising platform, to schedule advising appointments, review announcements and tasks, and communicate with their assigned advisor.
Tools and Resources
USC offers numerous tools and resources to support students’ academic, personal and professional development and overall well being.
Announcements
Please review Advise USC > Recent Announcements for advising, registration, event information, and winter/spring break office closure updates.
Contact AEA
Our office is located in Student Union Room 300 and our days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Email: expladv@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-1741
Follow us on Instagram @uscaea
Our office will be closed Monday, December 23, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025 in observance of the University Winter Recess.