Limited status enrollment allows persons not admitted to USC to take a limited number of courses at the university.
Students should comply with the following guidelines to register as a limited student:
Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for limited status enrollment if they have been denied admission to USC or if they have been academically disqualified or suspended from any community college, college, or university.
Prior approval from the department offering the course is required for all limited status enrollments. If a limited status student is subsequently admitted to regular standing, no more than the first 12 units taken through limited status can be applied toward a degree. Individual exceptions must be approved by the dean of the degree-conferring unit. A post-baccalaureate limited status student may not register for more than 12 units.
Please note there is a $100 non-refundable processing fee charged by the university.
To register as limited status in the Price School of Public Policy, students must complete the USC Price Limited Status Application (PDF) and include copies of official or unofficial transcripts from their bachelor’s-granting institution. The following specifies criteria for students who wish enroll under the limited status designation:
Note that in some instances USC Price restrictions on the number of units a student may take under limited status are more rigid than the university policy.
Limited status enrollment does not fulfill requirements for issuing a student visa. International students must have the approval of the Office of International Admissions (JHH 218A) before registering for classes.
For additional information, refer to the Registration page in the USC Catalogue (Limited Status Enrollment — International Students).
Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for limited status enrollment if they have been denied admission to USC or if they have been academically disqualified or suspended from any community college, college or university. In addition, a pre-baccalaureate may not register for more than 16 units.
For additional information, refer to the Registration page in the USC Catalogue (Limited Status Enrollment).