First-Year Students

The University of Southern California provides opportunities for academic, personal and professional growth unmatched anywhere else. Undergraduate students become part of an unusually bright, diverse campus population representing more than 130 countries around the world, enjoy Southern California’s vast cultural and recreational resources, and benefit from lifelong membership in the Trojan Family. USC graduates become the leaders, thinkers, artists and innovators shaping the 21st century.

In this section:

Prospective First-Year Students

High school juniors and seniors preparing to apply to USC are encouraged to review the information provided and explore the various options available to them.

Applied

Students who have already applied to USC can track the status of their application or learn more about housing, financial aid and campus visit programs.

Fall Admits

Students newly admitted to the fall semester are encourage to review the information provided to ensure their place in the incoming class and prepare for their first year at USC.

Spring Admits

Students newly admitted to the spring semester are encourage to review the information provided to ensure their place in the incoming class and prepare for their first semester at USC.