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 EdD 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@rossier.usc.edu (213) 740-9948

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

October 27, 2025Registration Memos will be emailed to students
November 3, 2025Registration begins for OCL students (please note that this is after the university-wide registration date for Spring 2026)
January 12, 2026First Day of Classes
February 3, 2026Add/drop deadline (drop without mark of “W”)
April 10, 2026Withdrawal Deadline (drop with mark of “W”)
May 2, 2026Last day of Classes
May 6 - 13, 2026Finals testing period