Author: Vanessa Romo / Source: NPR.org
University of Southern California students allegedly embroiled in the college admissions scandal that has rocked elite universities across the country won’t be allowed to register for classes, while officials conduct an internal investigation.
“USC has placed holds on the accounts of students who may be associated with the alleged admissions scheme,” the university announced in an update on its website on Monday.
“This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review.”It is unclear how many students are affected by the freeze but the school said the students have been notified that their status is under review.
“Following the review, we will take the proper action related to their status, up to revoking admission or expulsion,” USC said.
Last week, the university said it had already worked to identify new applicants connected to the alleged scheme and that they would be denied admission.
Additionally, Senior Associate Athletic Director Donna Heinel and men’s and women’s water polo coach Jovan Vavic were fired last week after they were indicted for accepting bribes to falsely designate students as athletic recruits.
The move by USC follows similar statements by Yale University President Peter Salovey on Friday as officials there scramble to restore public trust in the admissions process after a former women’s soccer coach was linked to the scandal.
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