Apply For Undergraduate Admissions​
When ready to apply to the University of Southern California (USC), follow the steps below. We recommend starting your application at least six months before the term begins.
Meets us
- To apply to the University of Southern California (USC), you must meet USC’s admission requirements for undergraduate studies.
- To qualify for admission to the university as an undergraduate student, you must:
- To qualify for admission to the university as an undergraduate student, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident alien with a valid Social Security number;
- Have completed one year of high school coursework by the time of enrollment;
- Have earned an SAT Reasoning Test score of at least 1120 with minimum scores on each section ranging from 400-800 or an ACT Composite score of 22 (or equivalent);
Have achieved a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0; Have earned a minimum score of 1100 on the SAT Critical Reading or Evidence-Based Reading/Writing sections or an ACT English section score of 22 (or equivalent).
What We Look For
- GPA: We take your high school GPA very seriously. Your grades determine your admission to USC, so maintain a competitive GPA throughout high school. If your GPA differs from where it needs to be, consider taking classes at a local community college or through an online courses provider like Udemy or Coursera before applying.
- SAT/ACT: A strong score on either the SAT or ACT will help ensure that we see how well you can think critically and solve problems in new situations- skills vital for success at USC! For tips on preparing for these exams, visit our website here: [link](https://www2.saaschools.org/admissions/undergraduate_admission).
- Recommendation Letters: Recommendation letters should come from teachers who know you well–preferably both academic teachers and those who teach other subjects such as art or music (if applicable). We will read all three recommendation letters when considering whether someone should be admitted into our program; therefore, each must present different perspectives about what makes this student unique!
How to Apply
- Go to the USC website and click on the link for undergraduate admissions.
- Fill out the application and upload a photo of yourself (you can use one from Facebook).
- Pay the application fee using your credit card or PayPal account information, then submit your application!
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. You can check the status of your application by logging back into the UF website and clicking “Check Your Application Status.”
The status page will show the date you applied and your current application stage. UF can take up to three weeks to process your application, so don’t panic if you have received an email confirmation!