2027 Transfer Application Overview
Application Checklist
The Common Application
Transfer statement
Short answers
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 transcript
ALL official college transcripts
Official English proficiency exam and proof of financial support (international students)
Find more details at admission.usc.edu/transfer.
Apply at admission.usc.edu/commonapp.
Sign up for an on-campus or virtual transfer information session at admission.usc.edu/meet-us.
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 ocrc.usc.edu
Application Deadlines
admission.usc.edu/transfer-deadlines
December 1, 2026
Deadline to apply for admission to all BFA programs in Cinematic Arts and Dramatic Arts; all programs in Dance and Music.
February 15, 2027
Final deadline for all other majors.
Transfer candidates will receive either an admission decision or a request for spring grades by the end of May 2027. If you receive a request for spring grades, you will be notified of an admission decision by mid-July.
Transfer applicants must apply by the deadline for their respective major to be considered for merit scholarships.
USC Scholarships are administered consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Recipients are chosen without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited characteristic.
Financial Aid Deadline
financialaid.usc.edu
March 2, 2027
Submit FAFSA: studentaid.gov
Submit CSS Profile: cssprofile.collegeboard.org
Cal Grant (California residents only)
Apply for a Cal Grant: csac.ca.gov
Transfer your Cal Grant: mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov