Prospective Students Info
USC is one of the world’s top universities and attracts students from around the globe to its campuses in Los Angeles, California; Galveston, Texas; and Washington, DC. It’s a research university with some of the best professors in the nation.
You can sign up for an information session here: https://prospectives.usc.edu/info-session/. Please note that some sessions may be limited, so we recommend signing up as early as possible!
Admissions Information Sessions
USC Information Sessions are held throughout the year and are open to prospective students, parents and counsellors. During these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with current USC students and faculty members who will share their experiences at USC with you.
Admissions Counselors
The USC Admissions staff is here to help you. If you have questions about the admission process, please contact us at admissions@usc.edu or 800-422-6689 (toll-free).
To schedule an appointment with an admissions counsellor, please complete this form: https://www.usc.edu/admissions/contactus/requestaconsultation/.
What to expect during your counselling session:
- A one-on-one meeting with an expert on all things related to USC and how it might fit into your plans! Your counsellor will be able to answer specific questions about the application process, financial aid options and other topics related to enrolling at USC.
Admission Center
The Admission Center provides information on admission requirements, applications, financial aid and scholarships. You can also use their resources to help you decide whether USC is right for you.
The Admission Center is at 1020 S. Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1020.
The Admission Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., except on holidays and during the summer months when they are closed. The Admission Center also offers online resources, including an online application and financial aid estimator.
Admissions Resources
- Admissions website: http://admission.usc.edu
- Admissions blog: https://blog.usc.edu/admissions/
- Admissions social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube (see below for links)
- Events for prospective students and families that you can attend during the application process – these include Open House events held on campus in October and November each year as well as Spring Weekend (held at locations across the country), which takes place in March or April each year depending on when you apply to USC! You’ll also find information about upcoming events on our website under “Upcoming Events” or by following us on social media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube channel.
Check out the different ways you can get involved with USC.
You can also get involved with USC by checking out how to join the campus community. Please visit our website and look at all the events, resources and opportunities available to prospective students like yourself. If you have any questions about anything related to admissions or if there is something specific that would help make your decision easier, feel free to ask one of our counsellors! We’d love to help guide you through this process as best we can!