First-Year Application Checklist

Transcripts: First-year applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.

Official Test Scores: Arrange for the testing agency to send your SAT or ACT scores directly to USC.

School Report: All first-year applicants are required to submit the Common Application School Report that includes a letter of recommendation.

Portfolio, resumé and/or additional writing samples: if required by major. Performance majors may also require auditions. Refer to the Additional Major Requirements page for more information.

Submit your fall grades (when available): Use the Mid-Year Report Form included in the Common Application or visit www.usc.edu/midyeargrades to submit your fall grades.

Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support: www.usc.edu/financialstatement

TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores., if the student’s native language is not English.