Distance Learning: Start Here

This guide provides resources and helpful tips to support students in Distance Learning programs or online courses.

Distance Services

Library Services for Distance Learners

Research Assistance

First Step - Login

Your First Login

  • When you first login, you will need to Activate your New Account with your NetID.
    Activate new account

NetID: Your NetID is the first part of your email address: NetID@usc.edu ( e.g., email address: jose_342@usc.edu, NetID: jose_342). Memorize your NetID, you will need it frequently.

  • If you have forgotten (or never knew) your NetID, click Forgot NetID.
    Forgot NetID
    You will need to enter your 10-digit USC ID number (from your USCard).
     
  • When you complete the activation procedure, you will see the word: Success

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