First-Year Application Checklist

Apply online using the Common Application and the USC Writing Supplement.

	Transcripts: First-year applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.
	Official Test Scores: Arrange for the testing agency to send your SAT or ACT scores directly to USC.
	School Report: All first-year applicants are required to submit the Common Application School Report, which includes a letter of recommendation.
	Portfolio, resumé and/or additional writing samples: if required by major. Performance majors may also require auditions. Refer to the Additional Major Requirements page for more information.
	Submit your fall grades (when available): Use the Mid-Year Report Form included in the Common Application or visit usc.edu/midyeargrades to submit your fall grades.
International students must also submit:
	Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support: www.usc.edu/financialstatement
	TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores, if the student’s native language is not English.
	Please visit the International Applicants page for more information.