It’s August 1st – and that means the application season for all First-Year (freshmen) and Transfer applicants looking to join us in Fall 2013 is OPEN!
Applying to USC is a very straightforward process, and applying as an engineering major is no different!
To apply to USC as an engineering applicant – here’s all you need to do:
- Go to CommonApp.org and create your profile
- Select USC as one of your schools
- Complete the USC Supplement at CommonApp.org
- You must list one of the Engineering majors as your First Choice Major on the USC Supplement to be considered for study in the Viterbi School. If you are unsure of which major, please list Undeclared Engineering (387).
- All engineering applicants must also answer a few short answer questions on the USC Supplement specifically for you…. have fun with these!
At USC, you do not affect your chances of admission by listing engineering as your major. We have no impacted majors in the Viterbi School of Engineering. Choosing one engineering major over another does not have a greater or lesser chance of admission. Selecting a major for your first choice major on the application does not “lock you into” that program, nor does it declare it for the remainder of your time at USC. Choose the major that you believe is the best fit for you, and honestly, what sounds the “coolest!”
Now – thats about it. Of course, there are many other details (test scores, transcripts, etc.) that are outlined in the instructions. Make sure to follow the application checklist found here, and all of the instructions in the Common App in order to successfully apply to USC as an engineering student.
Please remember, you have 4 months to complete this application. Simply because the application was released today does not mean you need to complete it today. Take your time, craft your responses carefully, and do your best to give us the best representation of yourself.
We DO NOT practice Early Action, Early Decision…. Early Anything! Please review the deadlines below – but any applications received prior to these will wait for all applications to come in.
Please remember these important deadlines for all USC Applicants:
- December 1, 2012:
- First-Year Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration
- January 10, 2013: First-Year Application Deadline
- February 1, 2013: Transfer Application Deadline for Scholarship and Regular Consideration
All this said – if you have any questions or need more info – please sound off in the comments below and we can have a great discussion!
Thank you.
Curious question, for transfer applicants, is there a GPA standard transfer students must have enable to enroll within the Civil Engineering Department? I am a current student at CSU Chico, and I am and have been hoping to transfer down to the southern region of California!
One more question, within our applications, is there an area to attach letters of recommendation from professors of the current college I attend? Or would it be better to fill out an application and turn it all in to the school in person rather than internet?
Thank you all!!
-Jordan Taylor
Thanks for your questions Jordan!
There is no minimum GPA for transfer applicants. While the transfer application process is competitive, giving a range of GPA is not helpful. Determining your preparation for our engineering program is about understanding exactly which courses you have taken, and whether you have done well in those courses. Take a look at our Transfer Admission website for the recommended courses and more about how we review transfer applicants. This page: http://viterbi.usc.edu/admission/transfer/preparing-to-transfer.htm is specific to what you are asking.
You will apply to USC and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering by using the Common App (at commonapp.org). As part of the Common App you can submit letters of recommendation, but they are not a required part of our application process.
If you would like to discuss your academic plan and check to see how you are doing on your preparedness to transfer – please feel free to contact us!