Prospective First-Year Students
The following page will help high school counselors guide prospective first-year students through USC’s application and admission process.
In this section:
Apply Now
Ready to apply? Complete and submit the Common Application and the USC Writing Supplement at www.commonapp.org.
Dates & Deadlines
First-year application deadlines for merit scholarship, professional school or regular consideration.
Admission Process
USC’s admission policies and what qualities USC looks for in prospective students.
Application Components
Learn more about how each element of the first-year application is evaluated.
Application Checklist
Don’t forget to submit these important items with your application.
Additional Major Requirements
Additional application requirements for selected majors.
First-Year Profile
Facts and figures about the current incoming class of first-year students.
Interviews
Available to first-year students only, on- and off-campus admission interviews are an optional part of the admission process but can help determine if USC is the right college for you.
International Applicants
Find out who is considered an international student and what additional requirements international students should meet for admission to USC.
Merit Scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships offered through the USC Office of Admission and other USC organizations.
Future Trojans
Middle school and high school students thinking about applying to USC in the future are encouraged to explore the resources we’ve designed especially for them.
