Getting Started
Bachelor’s to Doctorate (BS to OTD)
in Occupational Therapy
Updated Aug. 22, 2025
We are excited to welcome you to the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy! Please carefully review the important information below.
Additionally, be sure to review the other general information provided in this section of the website, under Chan Division and USC Essentials, to prepare for your arrival at USC.
Orientation and schedule
Freshman Welcome Dinner
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2025
Time: 4:30–6:00pm
Location: Vineyard Room, Davidson Conference Center; 3409 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089 (University Park Campus)
RSVP: Please RSVP to the Freshman Welcome Dinner by Friday, August 8, at
https://forms.gle/stC41tWHqefVu8Dx6
Start of classes
Your first day of fall classes is Monday, August 25, 2025. View the USC Academic Calendar for university holidays.
USC Welcome Experience
Please be sure to check orientation.usc.edu and for more information about our USC Welcome Trojans Experience.
Essential administration tasks
Intent to Enroll
Intent to Enroll must be completed to access USC services. Please note that it can take some time for your admission to process through the USC system, so if you are unable to certify now, please be patient and try again in a few days or next week.
USC ID Card
You will need to submit the information, including a photo, for your USC ID Card online and you will be notified when it is available for pick up from the USCard Office.
USC NetID and Email
You are required to activate your USC NetID and Email before registering for classes.
Safety and Sexual Harassment Courses
You will be required to complete a Safety Course and Sexual Harassment Course Online. You can access these through my.usc.edu by clicking on the Safety & Wellness online courses tab.
Registering for a permit
In order to be considered for parking for the 2025–2026 academic year, please register online during the waitlist registration period. Please go to transnet.usc.edu/index.php/how-to-purchase-a-permit-2 for more information on the registration process and how to create a parking account.
Carpool permits
Carpool Permits will be available free of charge to University students wishing to carpool. Please follow the directions above (entering your name on the waitlist) to be considered. Should you be selected for a carpool permit, you will be required to submit additional documentation to confirm your carpool. An additional email will be sent with directions on how to complete this process.
Contact
For any pressing concerns, please contact Peter Miranda at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Due to the volume of inquiries, please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
Academics
Mandatory advisement and registration for Fall courses
In the Fall semester, you will have a mandatory advisement appointment with you academic advisor, Dr. Amanda Speights. Dr. Speights will assist you in creating your course plan for your undergraduate and graduate coursework. For your reference, please review the USC Web Registration Instructions for a step by step tutorial and FAQs related to registration. Fall tuition & fees are assessed at the time of registration with payment due as stated on the billing statement.
The course book lists are available through the USC Schedule of Classes by clicking on the book icon next to each course you are enrolled in or through Oasis, the online academic student information system.
Other resources
USC welcomes students with disabilities into all of the University’s educational programs. The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) is responsible for the determination of appropriate accommodations for students who encounter disability-related barriers. Once a student has completed the OSAS process (registration, initial appointment, and submitted documentation) and accommodations are determined to be reasonable and appropriate, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be available to generate for each course. The LOA must be given to each course instructor by the student and followed up with a discussion. This should be done as early in the semester as possible as accommodations are not retroactive. More information can be found at osas.usc.edu. You may contact OSAS at (213) 740-0776 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is conducting an admissions service survey. We would like you to rate your admissions experience with Chan so that we can improve our process and service in the future. This survey only relates to this department, not the University Office of Graduate Admissions or the Financial Aid office. The survey is anonymous, so please answer the questions freely.
