Admission Resources
The USC Experience
Meet USC
This broad overview of USC will introduce you to what it’s like to be a student on our campus. You’ll hear about unique learning experiences, research, what it means to study at a global university, life in Los Angeles, campus life and, of course, the Trojan Family.
USC Student Interviews
Hear what it’s like to attend USC from current USC students! Learn about why they chose our school and what it means to be part of the Trojan Family.
First-Generation Students
First-generation college students talk about why USC was the right fit for them and what their college experience has been like.
Academics
Learn about the multitude of academic opportunities available to you at USC and how students take advantage of our on-campus programs and services.
Get Involved
With hundreds of clubs to choose from, there are plenty of ways to get involved and find community on our campus.
USC Immersive Tour
Admission Advice Playlist
#USCAppAdvice Playlist
Get application advice from USC admission counselors. We cover topics such as essays, scholarships, fee waivers and more!
Financial Aid Resources
Learn about how to apply for and receive aid, how the financial aid process works and how to submit documents to our office.
To learn more about financial aid at USC please visit the USC Financial Aid website.
USC Admission Publications
To learn more about USC and our admission process, download any or all of the USC Admission publications below:
FAQ
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You can find the undergraduate admission counselor for your school or geographic area by searching our Find Your Counselor directory.
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USC offers a broad range of majors and minors through our top-ranked academic and professional programs. Please refer to the USC Catalogue and navigate to “Programs, Minors and Certificates” for the most up-to-date list of degree programs.
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Students can choose to apply to USC during high school or after high-school graduation, while attending another college or university. If you are still in high school, USC considers you a first-year applicant, regardless of the number of college units you completed prior to high school graduation. If you plan to attend USC right after your graduation from high school and you have not taken any college courses, you should apply to USC as a first-year student. Once you graduate from high school and begin to take college-level courses, you will apply as a transfer student. If you plan to apply to USC after attending college or university elsewhere, you can apply to transfer as early as your first year of college.
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Students are welcome to visit campus for student-led tours, self-guided tours, and in-person admission and academic department information sessions.
Unable to make it to campus? Consider an immersive online tour, or join a first-year or transfer virtual information session. Some academic departments also offer virtual information sessions. Check the Meet Us section of the Admission website for more ways to learn about USC.