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(213) 740-1111
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Important note for all applicants
USC only accepts first-year and transfer applications for fall semesters. All undergraduates must apply for a fall term.
Applying for first-year students
Apply to USC using the Common Application . Learn more about applying to USC by visiting the USC Undergraduate Admission website .
USC Annenberg Admissions representatives conduct first-year information sessions as part of Meet USC .
Applying for transfer students
As a transfer applicant, it is your responsibility to know the USC transfer policies and procedures . Refer to this section for information about the application process, core requirements, the transfer planning worksheet, and the Transferring to USC booklet. In addition, these guidelines will enhance your preparation for an undergraduate major at USC Annenberg.
You will apply to USC using the Common Application.
Transfer selection
Admission to USC Annenberg is competitive. The quality and rigor of your undergraduate academic coursework are primary considerations in our review process. Applicants must satisfy USC’s transfer core requirements in English and math. Refer to the website cited above. Traditionally, the average GPA of admitted USC Annenberg transfer applicants is 3.77. However, no GPA guarantees admission.
The best preparation for a USC Annenberg major is to:
Make progress toward completing USC General Education Core Literacies.
Complete one semester (or two quarters) of college/university foreign language course work before transferring.
Letter of recommendation
To complete your application, you are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a college/ university instructor or college/university academic advisor. Letters from high school teachers, high school counselors or employers are not accepted.
Additional criteria
The USC Annenberg School admissions committee considers the following factors:
Strong writing skills demonstrated in essays and grades in college English Composition courses
Interest and commitment to major demonstrated through internships, employment, student clubs and organizations, or community service
Leadership in campus organizations, student government, community service, or clubs
Employment, family responsibility or other circumstances that may have impacted your academic performance
Non-traditional or returning adult students with weaker performance in early college experience and strong grades (A’s and B’s) in more recent transferable course work
Coursework that may be helpful for upper-division classes, such as college statistics for Communication majors
Important Notes:
Applicants attending California community colleges must review current articulation agreements available on the USC website.
If you are attending a four-year college or university, contact USC Admission at (213) 740-1111 for advice regarding course work to meet USC General Education and core requirements.
There are no lower-division prerequisites for any Annenberg major.
Supplemental materials will not be reviewed as part of the admission process. Portfolios, artwork, news clippings are not required or encouraged.
It is highly recommended that applicants add a second choice major outside of the Annenberg School on their Common Application.
More questions? Plan to attend a virtual Annenberg academic presentation on Friday, October 15, Friday, November 19, Friday, December 10 or Friday, January 7. Learn more and make a reservation at USC Admission .
After applying
Application status checks
Log in to your Common Application to verify completion and/or submission of all required online elements of your application before the application deadline.
To check the status of your admission application, receipt of test scores, or the documents you submitted, visit youSC .
Application deadlines