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USC Application

Students must submit the Common Application and the USC Writing Supplement.

• Official final high school transcripts with date of graduation and official college transcripts with grades through the fall term are required.
• SAT/ACT scores are required only from applicants who have completed fewer than 30 semester units of college coursework.
• Letters of recommendation are optional, but may be required for some majors. Some majors may also require a supplemental application, portfolio and/or audition. Check additional requirements by major for more information. Review the Transfer application checklist
• Accepts applications for fall admission only. Application deadline is February 1 (the year you plan to transfer). Some programs in the Schools of Cinematic Arts (i.e Writing for Screen & Television), and all programs in the School of Dramatic Arts, Kaufman School of Dance, Thornton School of Music, and Iovine and Young Academy require applicants to apply by December 1.