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The 2019-2020 USC cycle is now closed. You may log in to your 2019-2020 USC application in order to add or update information, but you will not be able to delete. You also cannot submit your 2019-2020 USC application to any new programs. For students seeking admissions for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 academic terms, please visit here to apply.

Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at USC. As a world-class, private research institution, USC offers more than 400 top-ranked programs across a broad array of disciplines and fosters one of the most diverse, dynamic campus populations in the US. Our students graduate uniquely prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

As you prepare to apply to USC, we encourage you to visit Apply to USC to review the application process and checklist, including important dates and deadlines. For specific application requirements, visit the website for your intended program of study. If you have previously applied to USC using this application system, you can use the same login credentials to avoid creating a duplicate account. Only create one account, even if you are applying to several programs for the same or different terms, as creating multiple accounts will lead to delays in processing your application.