Quick Start Guide Key dates and required actions for new USC students KEY DATES August 19, 2026 (Wed): Move-in day for USC Housing August 24, 2026 (Monday): First day of classes
INFORMATION FOR NEW USC STUDENTS, PARENTS AND FAMILIES Parent and Family Emails Parents and families of new students will receive community emails and other communications once your student has officially matriculated. If you have not received the September issue of the Trojan Parent and Family Newsletter by September 13, email parentsoftroy@usc.edu to be added to the distribution list.
You can also find helpful information for parents and family members at families.usc.edu and on social media. Instagram: @uscfamilies Facebook: USC Parents Group
Student Emails
Students are encouraged to sign up for their NetID online at itservices.usc.edu/uscnetid and check their USC email regularly for updated information.
REQUIRED PREVENTION EDUCATION MODULES The university requires new undergraduate students to take prevention education modules (“PEMS”) related to individual decision-making on important topics, including alcohol and other drugs (“AlcoholEdu”); consent and sexual respect (“Sexual Assault Prevention”); and staying safe at USC (“Staying Safe”). These modules are assigned to your student via the student portal, my.usc.edu.
When undergraduate students arrive on campus and classes begin, they will take a live session on affirmative consent. This live session is “CHR 1 Trojans Respect Consent,” and will be available via Zoom.
These online modules are available in mid-July (for fall) and mid-December (for spring new students) and are DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES.
Students are encouraged to sign up for and complete this training within the first 4-6 weeks of entering USC.
You will receive an email notifying you about signing up for a session; signups and schedules are posted in trojanlearn.usc.edu by July 20.
Visit sites.usc.edu/pems to learn more about these requirements.