D-Clearance Procedures
D-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR UNDERGRADUATE CNTV STUDENTS SPRING 2009
D-clearance processing (for currently enrolled students) begins:
* Production students: Monday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.
* Critical Studies students: Monday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.
* Minors/Non-majors: Monday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.
D-clearances are available on a first-come, first-served basis for CNTV majors. You do not have to wait until your advisement appointment to request D-clearances, EXCEPT FOR CTPR 241, 242, 290 and CTWR 413; CTPR 310, 376 and CTWR 414; and CTPR 480.
Undergraduate D-clearances will expire Friday, December 5 at 5:00pm.
“How do I get D-clearance?”
* Consult the Spring 2009 Cinematic Arts Schedule posted outside Student Affairs and fill out the D-clearance Request Form available in Student Affairs, G-130. Make sure you use your 10-digit USC I.D. number (NOT your social security number).
* Please request D-clearances for only those courses you plan to take.
* Include alternative course selections in case your first-choice courses are full.
* Drop off your D-clearance form at the window in the Student Affairs lobby.
* You must pick up your confirmation form the following day to see if you received D-clearance or were placed on the wait-list. The D-clearance Information is also available on the SCA Community Web site (click on My Account).
D-clearance requests must be submitted in person. We will not accept requests by phone, by proxy, by fax, or by e-mail.
The Divisions of Animation and Digital Arts, Interactive Media and Writing will begin D-clearance processing for CNTV majors in their respective offices on Monday, November 3.
RETURNING STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED THIS FALL:
* If you are on a one-semester leave of absence you may follow the schedule for currently enrolled students.
* If you are in the second semester (or later) of a leave, you may request D-clearances beginning Tuesday, November 20.
THE FOLLOWING CRITICAL STUDIES COURSES REQUIRE D-CLEARANCE:
* CTCS 473, Film Theories
D-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR MINORS/NON-MAJORS FOR ELECTIVE CTPR COURSES:
* D-clearances will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Monday, November 3, 10:00 am.
* Check the Spring 2009 SCA Non-Major Brochure or 2008-2009 USC Catalogue to verify if you are eligible to take a particular course.
D-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR MFA PRODUCTION STUDENTS
* Refer to the priority schedule below to see when you can submit a D-clearance request for CTPR classes to Student Affairs.
D-CLEARANCE PRIORITY SCHEDULE FOR MFA PRODUCTION STUDENTS
| Group Number | CTPR 508 Semester | CTPR D-Day & Time |
Registration. Deadline |
| I. | Fall 2006 or earlier | Thursday, October 23, 12:00pm |
Thursday, November 6, 5:00pm |
| II. | Spring 2007 | Friday, October 24, 2:00pm |
Thursday, November 6, 5:00pm |
| III. | Fall 2007 | Friday, October 31, 2:00 pm |
Thursday, November 6, 5:00pm |
| IV. | Spring 2008 | Friday, November 7, 10:00 am |
Thursday, November 13, 5:00pm |
| V. | Fall 2008 | Friday, November 14, 10:00 am |
Thursday, November 20, 5:00pm |
* The Divisions of Animation, Critical Studies, Interactive Media, and Writing will accept D-clearance requests from each respective group on Monday, November 3. See each division for exact times.
PROCEDURES
* Priority is based on when you passed CTPR 508 (see above).
* Consult the Spring 2009 Cinematic Arts Schedule posted outside Student Affairs and fill out the D-clearance Request Form. Copies of the form are available in Student Affairs, GT-130. Use your ten-digit USC I.D. number (NOT your social security number). Also provide your USC e-mail address.
* You may request up to eight (8) units of CTPR D-clearances, including NO MORE THAN TWO (2) OF THE INTERMEDIATE SEMINARS: CTPR 532, Intermediate Directing; CTPR 535, Intermediate Editing; and CTPR 537, Intermediate Cinematography. The maximum of eight units includes the business courses offered through Industry Relations (CTPR 561, 562, 563 and CNTV 589).
* Include alternative course selections in case your first-choice courses are full.
* Line up outside Student Affairs at the beginning of your priority period or anytime thereafter. Students will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTE: You must show up in person to get D-clearances. We will not accept requests by phone, by proxy, by fax, or by e-mail. Sign-up sheets started by the students will not be honored.
NOTE: If a student cannot obtain all of the required approvals by the registration deadline he or she must register and pay for an alternate course (e.g., USC 100) to avoid a late fee. The School of Cinematic Arts will not waive late fees for students who submit their D-clearance request after the registration deadline.
RETURNING STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED THIS FALL:
* If you are on a one-semester leave you may follow the schedule for currently enrolled students.
* If you are in the second semester (or later) of a leave, you may request D-clearances starting Tuesday, November 20.
