Application Checklist The Common Application Transfer statement Academic interest short answer
Application Deadlines December 1, 2025
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2026 Transfer Application Overview
Deadline to apply for admission to all BFA programs in Cinematic Arts and Dramatic Arts; all programs in Dance and Music. February 15, 2026
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Final transfer application deadline for all other majors.
Quick takes
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.
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
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
Find more details on our website at admission.usc.edu or apply at admission.usc.edu/commonapp.
Financial Aid Deadline
Sign up for an on-campus or virtual Transfer Information Session at admission.usc.edu/meet-us.
March 2, 2026 Submit FAFSA: studentaid.gov Submit CSS Profile: cssprofile.collegeboard.org
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.
Cal Grant (California residents only) Apply for a Cal Grant: csac.ca.gov Transfer your Cal Grant: mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov financialaid.usc.edu