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Early Action Notification

Early Action decisions will be posted in the USC Applicant Portal on Friday, January 17. Students will receive an email when their decision has been posted.

No one will be denied admission on January 17. Students will either be admitted or deferred to Regular Decision. RD applicants will receive an admission decision by April 1.

Information Sessions

First-Year Information Sessions

 

Register for an in-person or virtual session.

  • These one-hour sessions are intended for high school students interested in applying to USC.
  • An admission counselor will discuss the undergraduate admission process, and introduce you to the unique learning experiences available at USC and provide a general overview of financial aid.
  • In-person sessions are available immediately prior to most campus tours.
  • Get your questions answered by an admission counselor.

First-Year undergraduate admission resources:

In the fall we offer Discover USC—a series of premiere admission programs for prospective first-year students. Events are held on-campus, in select cities around the world and online. Read more about Discover USC offerings.

Transfer Programs

Transfer Information Sessions
Register for an in-person or virtual session.

  • These one-hour sessions are intended for students interested in learning about the process of transferring to USC.
  • Virtual sessions are offered on Fridays.
  • An admission counselor will discuss how courses transfer to USC, how to put together a competitive application and how to apply for financial aid.
  • Get your questions answered by an admission counselor.

Transfer Admission Resources

USC Transfer Day—January 10, 2025

We will be hosting a daylong event for prospective transfer students to tour our campus, hear from the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid, and learn about our academic programs. Visit our Transfer Day page to register.

Academic Department Information Sessions

Register for an in-person or virtual session.

Many undergraduate academic departments at USC offer information sessions that cover their majors, minors and other opportunities available to their students. Programs with additional application requirements also discuss their admission process and expectations.

Learn more about our schools and available majors.