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USC Bars Students Possibly Linked To Admission Bribery Scandal From Registering For Classes

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The University of Southern California (USC) announced Monday it has barred students from registering for classes who were possibly linked to the massive admissions bribery scandal.

Students will also be unable to get their transcripts while their cases are being investigated, the university tweeted Monday.

Updated information on the College Admissions Issue:

• USC has placed holds on the accounts of students who may be associated with the alleged admissions scheme; this prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review

— USC (@USC) March 19, 2019

• These 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

More information is available on the FAQ: https://t.co/U3qejBfXfm

— USC (@USC) March 19, 2019

It is unclear how many students’ accounts are on hold.

“Applicants in the current admissions cycle who are connected to the scheme alleged by the government will be denied admission to USC,” the university said to The Daily Caller News Foundation on March 15. “Six students are in the current admissions cycle.”

The bribery scandal allegedly involved at least 50 people, including “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin. The scandal involved cheating on SAT and ACT college entry exams and bribing college athletic coaches.

Loughlin and husband fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli were accused of paying $500,000 to get their daughters Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Giannulli into USC. The daughters are reportedly not returning to the university.

USC did not immediately respond to TheDCNF’s request for comment.

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