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PRE-ARRIVAL
GUIDE
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Health
PREPARE YOUR HEALTH DOCUMENTS
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
All documentation must include: your name,
date of birth, the month and year of the
immunization, and an official signature or
stamp from your physician or clinic.
The first dose of measles, mumps or MMR
vaccine must be received after your first
birthday, and the second dose, a minimum of
four weeks after the first dose.
Students born prior to January 1, 1957, are
considered immune and will be automatically
listed as exempt from the measles and
mumps requirement.
Housing
BOOK YOUR LOS ANGELES ACCOMMODATIONS
USC International Academy offers students
a variety of housing options, including
university dormitories, shared apartments, and
homestay. The demand for USC International
Academy housing is much greater than the
number of available spaces, so students are
encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For prices and availability, please contact
housing-international@usc.edu.
Vagabond Inn
Two blocks north of the USC campus
(800) 522-1555www.vagabondinn.com
Radisson Hotel
Across the street from the USC campus
(800) 333-3333www.radisson.com/
los-angeles-hotel-ca-90007/cafiguer
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Airport Transportation
ARRANGE YOUR PICK-UP FROM THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
STUDENTS WHO BOOKED INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY HOUSING:
REMEMBER:
You do not need to pay for this service at
the airport.
Shuttle drivers do not meet you at the gate
at the airport. You will need to go to claim
your baggage and exit the ramp into the
arrival waiting area. Then exit the terminal
and look for a large sign on the center
sidewalk that says PRIME TIME SHUTTLE.
There may be an employee there to tell the
driver that you have arrived. If the agent is
not there, take a seat on the bench and a
shuttle will be there soon.
You will need to give the driver the
instructions and confirmation number that
the Academy sends you.
If you are not able to email your arrival form
to the Academy at least 2 weeks before
your arrival, please make your own shuttle
arrangements (read the next section for
more information on this).
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Students who booked homestay can reserve airport transfer
service from LAX to their host family's residence for an
additional fee of $150. This amount is subject to change.
Payment
PAY YOUR PROGRAM FEES
Your program fees are due before the
first day of classes. Avoid the long lines to
pay during Orientation by paying your fees
in advance.
PROGRAM FEES CAN BE PAID
IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
Cashiers check or money order
in U.S. dollars
Travelers check in U.S. dollars
Credit card: Visa, Mastercard or
Discover (online or in person)
Wire transfer
For more details including online payment
and wire transfer instructions, please visit:
international.usc.edu/fees.php
SPONSORED STUDENTS
If you are sponsored by your government,
your company, and/or a non-profit
agency or institution, you must submit
your financial guarantee or support letter
before the first day of your program. If you
are unable to provide us with a financial
guarantee or support letter, you must be
prepared to pay the full balance of your
tuition and service fees on or before the
first day of classes.
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Pre-Arrival Checklist
DONT FORGET TO PACK THESE ITEMS
USE THIS CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE THAT
YOU HAVE PACKED EVERYTHING YOU WILL
NEED AND THAT YOU ARE WELL PREPARED
FOR YOUR TRIP TO LOS ANGELES.
Appropriate clothing
Wear layers on your flight in case you
get hot or cold after arrival due to the change
of temperature. Los Angeles generally enjoys
warm and sunny weather all year, but cools
down during winter and early spring. We
advise you pack for moderate temperatures.
WHAT TO BRING
TO ORIENTATION
Passport and visa
I-20 copy
Health records: Proof of Measles,
Mumps, Rubella vaccine (MMR)
and/or proof of T-spot test or
negative skin TB test (if done in
the U.S. in the last 6 months)
Pen and pencil
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Transportation
GETTING TO AND FROM USC
DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA
PARKING
RIDE SHARING
Local Information
SAFETY
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LAWS & CUSTOMS
DINING ON CAMPUS
Be punctual.
If you decide to leave your program, USC
International Academy has the right to
revoke your student visa and advise you to
return home.
In order to keep your USC International
Academy student status you must attend a
minimum of 80% of your classes. If you do not
improve your attendance, you will be given
a warning. If your attendance still does not
improve, you will be advised to return to your
home country.
Inform USC International Academy if
you are going to be absent from school
for any reason.
If you are sick and cannot come to school,
schedule a doctors appointment. If your
doctor dismisses you from school for
any period of time, please inform USC
International Academy and provide a doctors
note to have your absences excused.
More details can be found in the Academys
Terms and Conditions and in your student
handbook, which you will receive at Orientation.
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National Holidays
2014-2015
USC International Academy
will be closed on the dates
listed below:
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 1, 2014
THANKSGIVING
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
WINTER HOLIDAYS
Monday, December 22, 2014
January 2, 2015
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Monday, January 19, 2015
PRESIDENTS DAY
Monday, February 16, 2015
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 25, 2015