Orientation is online
You can experience Orientation whenever you join USC. We’ve designed it for you to come back to at any point throughout your degree to refresh your memory and access resources.
Log in to Blackboard to explore essential information for getting started and resources including support services, study skills and learning resources, and important information about your program. We recorded most live sessions held at the beginning of the semester so you can catch-up or revisit information from these sessions.
Use your usc username and password to log in to Blackboard and begin!
Your First Year
To find out what to expect during your first day, your first class, your first assessment and more, check out the Your First Year module on Blackboard for tips and tricks to help you reach each milestone throughout your university experience. Orientation is designed for you to come back to at any point throughout your degree to refresh your memory and access resources.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is the web-based system that you will use to access your course learning materials. It is also where you will access all of your Orientation resources from 22 June. You can access Blackboard from the Current Students page on the USC website and will need your USC username and password to login. Visit Blackboard Learn for support, tutorials and FAQs.
Login to Blackboard
AccessAbility Services
If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder, mental health issue, injury or illness, you are strongly encouraged to connect with AccessAbility Services as early as possible. AccessAbility Services can provide access to appropriate reasonable adjustments and practical advice about the support and facilities available to you throughout the University.
Connect with AccessAbility Services
Getting started with Zoom
Zoom is a collaboration tool that is ideal for online classes, meetings, special events and webinars. Download the Zoom software today (free for all USC students) and start getting familiar with using Zoom for learning.
how to use zoom
Explore support services
Discover the huge range of support available for all students including learning support, counselling services, health and wellbeing support, AccessAbility services and expert career guidance. We're here to support you throughout this entire journey.