To apply, you must submit a complete application online by December 1.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts* from all colleges and universities attended
- CV or Resume
- Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement)
- Minimum of three Letters of Recommendation
- GRE: Not considered, please omit
- TOEFL or IELTS scores**
- $90 application fee
*Transcripts: Review the Graduate Admission submission requirements.
**TOEFL/IELTS: Scores must be sent electronically to USC from the testing service for them to be considered official. Photocopies or paper copies of scores are not acceptable.
TOEFL: USC’s institution code is 4852. No department code is required.
IELTS: Select “University of Southern California” from the list of available institutions when you register to take the IELTS test. Alternatively, provide this information to your testing center after you have taken the test. Contact information for the USC department to which you are applying is not required.
When listing undergraduate/graduate GPAs (Grade Point Averages) on the Application, please use the system of your university. If you received a percentage grade, provide the average percentage. If you were graded on a scale other than 4.0 (with 4.0 equal to an “A”), please indicate the average grade AND indicate the scale (for example, 8.5/10).