DEN@Viterbi Limited Status

D-Clearance and Registration

Fall 2025

Hello DEN@Viterbi Limited Status Students, 

Please review the registration memo information carefully. 

Limited Status Student Policy Reminders

Limited Status students can take a maximum of 12 units under the limited-status enrollment category.

• If you complete your 12th unit as a limited-status student this semester, you will not be eligible to take another course in Summer 2024 unless you have been formally admitted to a degree or certificate program.
• If you exceed the 12-unit maximum, the last course taken will not count towards meeting degree requirements.

We strongly encourage limited students to apply for formal admission as soon as possible. Please review the information on how to apply for formal admission.

Fall 2025 Registration

The Fall 2025 schedule of classes is available for review.

Important dates and deadlines for Fall 2025 are listed in the registration calendar.

Here are a few important Fall 2025 registration dates and deadlines:



• August 22, 2025: Last day to register and settle without a late fee
• August 25, 2025: Fall semester classes begin
• September 12, 2025: Last day to add or drop courses

Registration

The Fall 2025 schedule of classes is now available: https://classes.usc.edu/

D-Clearance

All DEN@Viterbi courses require departmental clearance (d-clearance) before you can register via the Web Registration system. 

• DEN D-clearance requests are submitted via myViterbi through the

D-Clearance Request Manager.

Check MyViterbi Access

• To request DEN dclearance, students must have access to myViterbi. https://myviterbi.usc.edu/ 

• To access myViterbi, students need to first activate their NETID. 

If you are encountering technical issues, please contact us at vaseden@usc.edu.

How to Request D-Clearance on MyViterbi

Click the image below for a video tutorial!

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

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.

How to update Your Location/Address Information?

If you have moved or changed your current location, you must update your address information on your USC student account.

• Follow the instructions here to update your location/address.
• After updating your address, email vaseden@usc.edu to notify us of the change.
• DEN@Viterbi State Authorization: USC must be authorized to deliver online programs to students residing in certain states that requires state authorization. Prior to enrolling in classes, DEN@Viterbi (online) students in the United States need to confirm that their academic program is authorized by their state for online delivery. Your program may not be authorized in all states, and therefore, if you move, you may not be able to continue in the program. A list of states where your program is currently authorized is available at the State Authorizations page. If you have any questions about a specific state or academic program, please email denstateauth@usc.edu.

Contact Us

DEN@Viterbi Registration Advisement

If you would like to meet with a VGASP advisor to discuss DEN dclearances and registration. 

• Drop-In Hours
• Students can attend the weekly VGASP virtual drop-in hours hosted every Monday- Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm PST via Zoom. 

• Schedule Appointment
• Students can schedule an Appointment with a VGASP Advisor through AdviseSC
• How to Schedule an Appointment

• Email
• Students can contact us via email at vaseden@usc.edu. 
• Please include your USC ID number.
• For email communication, please allow 1-3 business days for a response.

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.

Fight On!

Graduate Academic Services and Programs

Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE)

Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE)

Viterbi School of Engineering 

University of Southern California

email: vaseden@usc.edu website: DEN@Viterbi Limited Status Students

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