2026 Transfer Application Overview
Application Checklist
The Common Application
Transfer statement
Academic interest short answer
Activities list
Quick takes
List of courses in progress for winter and spring terms
Additional materials if required by major
Official final high school/secondary school transcripts
All official college transcripts
Find more details on our website at admission.usc.edu or apply at admission.usc.edu/commonapp.
Sign up for an on-campus or virtual Transfer Information Session at admission.usc.edu/meet-us.
Application Deadlines
December 1, 2025
Deadline to apply for admission to all BFA programs in Cinematic Arts and Dramatic Arts; all programs in Dance and Music.
February 15, 2026
Final transfer application deadline for all other majors.
Transfer candidates will receive either an admission decision or a request for spring grades by the end of May 2026. If you receive a request for spring grades, you will be notified of an admission decision by mid-July.
All transfer applicants who apply for admission by December 1 (for certain majors listed above) or by February 15 will be considered for available merit scholarships.
admission.usc.edu/transfer
Financial Aid Deadline
March 2, 2026
Submit FAFSA: studentaid.gov
Submit CSS Profile: cssprofile.collegeboard.org
Cal Grant (California residents only)
The University of Southern California admits students of any race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability or mental disability and does not discriminate on any such basis. The University’s full non-discrimination policy can be found online at eeotix.usc.edu
Apply for a Cal Grant: csac.ca.gov
Transfer your Cal Grant: mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
financialaid.usc.edu