What is Departmental Clearance (D-clearance) and who needs it?
The departmental clearance process is to ensure that required prerequisites have been met, as well as manage class enrollment within the School of Communication. If there is a “D” after the five-digit class number (ex: 20315D), you must first obtain D-clearance before you can register. A D-clearance reserves a seat in the class for you. If you are given D-clearance, you must register by the assigned deadline given to you. Otherwise, your seat is no longer reserved and it will be available to other students on a first come, first serve basis. Communication Majors D-clearance for communication classes is obtained each semester when you come in for mandatory advising. Each semester we will notify you via USC e-mail regarding mandatory advisement for the upcoming semester. It is recommended that you schedule your advisement appointment early, so that you have the most options available. If you would like D-clearance for a class after you have come in for mandatory advising, please fill out
The departmental clearance process is to ensure that required prerequisites have been met, as well as manage class enrollment within the School of Journalism. If there is a “D” after the five-digit class number (ex: 21022D), you must first obtain D-clearance before you can register. A D-clearance reserves a seat in the class for you. If you are given D-clearance, you must register by the assigned deadline given to you. Otherwise, your seat is no longer reserved and it will be available to other students on a first come, first serve basis. Journalism Majors (Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism and Public Relations) D-clearance for journalism classes is obtained each semester when you come in for mandatory advising. Each semester we will notify you via USC e-mail regarding mandatory advisement for the upcoming semester. It is recommended that you schedule your advisement appointment early, so that you have the most options available. If you would like D-clearance for a class after you
