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Admission Updates Regarding COVID-19

Thank you for your patience during this challenging time. For the most recent information from the USC central admission office, please refer to admission.usc.edu/coronavirus/

Visiting Campus: To protect the health and safety of our community, we have canceled all campus tours and in-person events until further notice. However, we are happy to be able to offer virtual information sessions, panels and tours to help you learn more about all that USC has to offer.

Please know that we do not use demonstrated interest in our application reviews. Whether or not you are able to visit campus or attend our virtual sessions will not impact any future applications to USC.

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Official Test Scores: After reflection and consideration, we have extended USC’s test-optional policy for two more years. First-year students may apply for admission and scholarships to USC for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Academic Years without submitting SAT or ACT scores—though they may still submit them if they wish.

International applicants whose native language is not English will be asked to demonstrate their English proficiency through submission of TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE Academic scores.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about this policy.

Please also see our page on all the additional requirements for international applicants.

Evaluating Transcripts: We always take context into consideration when reviewing applications. The effects of COVID-19 will be considered as we evaluate applications for years to come. Common App is adding a section for students and schools to report any necessary information about the impacts of COVID-19 as it relates to the student’s home life as well as any changes implemented by the school.

For more detailed information about how COVID-19 has affected the admission process, please visit the USC Central Admission Office’s coronavirus page

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Still have more questions?  Contact us at vadmit@usc.edu.