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At USC, incoming first-year students are selected from more than 70,000+ talented applicants each year. Apply Early Action or Regular Decision, explore academic programs, scholarships and financial aid. Thrive and connect at USC!
- International Students
The United States government requires all international...
- Immigration & DACA Status
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- Transfer Students
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- Financial Aid
USC is need-blind in its admission process, which means that...
- Undergraduate Programs
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- USC School of Dramatic Arts
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- Viterbi School of Engineering
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- Test Optional FAQ
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- International Students
Find your path to success at USC with 150+ majors & a vibrant community of 21K students. Explore our application process & academic programs. Receive support from our dedicated admission counselors.
Incoming first-year students demonstrate superior academic performance — and the potential to do more. Most admitted students are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. First-year students can apply Early Action or Regular Decision. Learn more.
Outside of mathematics, no specific curriculum is prescribed or required, though students offered admission typically pursue the most rigorous program available to them in English, science, social studies, foreign language and the arts.
The United States government requires all international applicants to provide proof of the ability to pay tuition and living expenses before USC can issue a formal letter of admission and the forms required to obtain a visa.
To prepare for college admission, you will be required to take at least four college preparatory classes every year of high school. We recommend you take: Courses that will challenge you. Take the most difficult courses you think you can handle. Extra classes in the subjects you excel in.
At USC, one of the best colleges in the U.S., you'll work with leading experts and supportive faculty to build your path to success. Tap into USC's dynamic, global community as you embark on your world-class undergraduate study.