DEN@Viterbi

Summer 2025

D-Clearance and Registration Information

Hello DEN@Viterbi Students! 

The Summer 2025 schedule of classes is now available for review.

As you prepare for the upcoming summer, carefully review the specific Summer Session for your course(s) in the Summer 2025 Schedule of Classes.

The schedule includes details, such as start and end dates, as well as add/drop deadlines, which may vary depending on the Summer session your course(s) are offered.

• Important dates and deadlines for Summer 2025 are listed in the registration calendar.
• Please check the session codes for important course dates & deadlines.



Registration Information

Registration for the Summer 2025 semester begins on February 24, 2025.

The DEN@Viterbi D-Clearance Request tool will open on February 24, 2025.

We will begin reviewing and issuing d-clearances on February 24. Please refer to the chart below for detailed information regarding d-clearance issuing dates.

D-Clearance Reminders

All DEN@Viterbi courses require departmental clearance (d-clearance) before you can register via the Web Registration system. All d-clearance requests must be submitted using the d-clearance request manager form on myviterbi.

Review the DEN Current Student website for detailed registration information: https://viterbigrad.usc.edu/denviterbi-student-services/den-current-students/

How to Request D-clearance on MyViterbi

Click the image below for more information

D-clearance Issuing Timeline

• Our office will process d-clearance requests within 1-2 business days. 
• Once your D-clearance request has been issued, you can then register for the course via web registration. DEN sections have DEN@Viterbi under the location section. For instructions on how to register, here is the link: https://arr.usc.edu/services/registration/webregistration.html#Register
• Check your account for HOLDS before registration.

Prerequisite Waivers 

• If you request D-Clearance for a course with a prerequisite and have not completed the prerequisite requirement, Please connect with your academic department for more information. 
• Prerequisite information can be found in the University Catalogue or the Schedule of Classes.

Expired D-clearance

D-clearances are valid for 7 business days. After 7 business days, your request will expire, and registration will no longer be possible.

• You must resubmit your d-clearance request via the D-clearance Request Manager to reinstate your course d-clearance.
• Course availability is not guaranteed, so we encourage you to register while you have an active d-clearance.

Academic Advisement

Review the registration information that your academic department emailed before registering. If you have questions regarding your degree requirements or course options, please contact your academic department graduate advisor.

Semester Payment 



Tuition and class fees are assessed at the time of registration and due when billed, regardless of class start date(s). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for information about the settlement of your student account.

Academic Workshops

DEN@Viterbi Drop-In Advising!

We will be providing 1-on-1 advising sessions dedicated to DEN students and would love to hear your suggestions and feedback!

Let us know what time and preferred format works best for you for advising through this survey.

Contact US

If you have questions, you can contact us via email at vaseden@usc.edu or attend the weekly VGASP virtual drop-in hours hosted every Monday - Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm PST via Zoom.

You can find more information on the Viterbi Academic Advisement website: https://viterbigrad.usc.edu/academic-advisement/.

Fight On!



Graduate Academic Services and Programs

Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE)

Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement

Viterbi School of Engineering 

University of Southern California

email: vaseden@usc.edu website: DEN@Viterbi Current Students

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