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Living Our Unifying Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rights, responsibilities, and obligations you have as a student member of this community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"USC<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Student Handbook 2025-2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous version: Student Handbook 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Handbook<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please reach out to handbook@usc.edu<\/a> with any accessibility questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issued: August 30, 2022
Last revised: August 26, 2025
Last reviewed: August 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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