Advising & Registration

USC EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership Team

We look forward to meeting each of you and helping you reach your educational goals during your time with the Rossier School of Education.

The OCL Program Office is a great resource for your program needs. We encourage you to get to know the staff and stay in touch. Please contact us whenever you have questions about your degree program. We can help you with all processes related to your graduate study and also can work on your behalf in coordination with other university offices. You can reach us at rsoeocl@usc.edu (213) 740-9948.

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

July 6, 2026Registration Memos will be emailed to students
July 13, 2026Registration begins for OCL students (please note that this is after the university-wide registration date)
August 24, 2026First Day of Classes
September 14, 2026Add/drop deadline (drop without mark of “W”)
November 16, 2026Withdrawal Deadline (drop with mark of “W”)
December 5, 2026Last day of Classes
December 9-16, 2026Finals testing period