At USC Annenberg, we are student-centered and industry-engaged as we advance the fields of communication, journalism and public relations.
You will gain the knowledge, experiences and connections to understand how stories are told, how influence moves and how industries evolve. You will learn from accomplished faculty whose scholarship and professional expertise bring real-world perspective into every classroom, while collaborating with peers who will challenge and inspire you.
Our network in Los Angeles and around the world will create opportunities for internships, research, mentorship and experiential learning. In state-of-the-art facilities and one of the world’s great media capitals, you will engage with the ideas, technologies and leaders shaping the future.
The knowledge. The tools. The network. The experiences.
All of it is here in your hands.
Majors Communication
(BA)
Gain a theoretical framework and critical understanding of how messages — from interpersonal to mass media — are informed, created, distributed, and consumed.
Journalism (BA)
Guided by journalistic and ethical standards, you investigate, write, and produce news stories while innovating across platforms.
Public Relations and Advertising (BA)
Learn how to create meaningful connections between people, brands, organizations, and their audiences by building skills in content strategy, persuasive messaging and social media campaigns.
Gain access to the networks, technologies and experiences that will propel you forward.
Our community will engage and challenge you.
→ Top scholars and practitioners who have won Emmys, Pulitzers, Silver Anvils and the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, among many other distinctions and accolades
→ Students with myriad academic backgrounds and interests
→ A global network of alumni and industry partners ready to empower you to lead across a rapidly evolving media and communication landscape
Our state-of-the-art facilities will give you an edge.
→ A media center that combines USC Annenberg’s student-run digital, television, radio and public relations operations
→ The Digital Lounge, a creative makerspace where you can learn to experiment with digital tools
→ Creator studios to explore digital content production, storytelling and emerging media innovation
→ Forum spaces to convene with expert scholars, industry leaders and cultural icons
→ Technologically enabled classrooms and student collaboration areas
Podcast/Radio Studio
Wallis Annenberg Hall Forum
Media Center Studio C
Digital Lounge
Build a foundation for lifelong professional growth and success.
Academic Advising
Work one-on-one with an academic adviser who helps you shape your path, building an academic plan that fits your goals.
Study Abroad
Gain new perspectives through innovative coursework, service learning and internships with leading international partners in cities like London, Rome and Sydney.
Career Development
Connect your studies to realworld opportunities, working with a dedicated career adviser to design a meaningful career pathway that is uniquely yours.
Explore a global city with culture at its core.
The world’s entertainment, media, communication, fashion, technology, and sports industries are the heartbeat of Los Angeles.
→ Technology Among the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs, Silicon Beach is home to 500+ technology startups and offices of global technology powers such as Google, Hulu, YouTube, Snap Inc., and Riot Games.
→ Media Serving 4.6 million homes, the L.A. metro area is the second-largest broadcast market in the U.S.
→ Arts L.A. County is home to over 800 museums and presents over 1,000 theater productions each year.
→ Culture L.A. is home to people from 140 countries, speakers of nearly 250 languages and dozens of thriving ethnic neighborhoods.
→ Entertainment L.A.’s television, film, gaming and music industries fuel an economy in which one of every six L.A. residents works in a creative field.
→ Sports One of only two U.S. cities with two teams in each of the four major American sports leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL), L.A. will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Launch your career journey.
→ Participate in a rich array of oncampus programming, including career fairs, Industry Nights, and Lunch with a Leader events and immersive experiences like Maymesters and the International Communication Studies program.
→ Activate what you’ve learned through internships, research and think tank courses that place you alongside industry innovators.
→ Connect with the people and experiences that will empower you to enter a rapidly evolving media and communication ecosystem.
International Communication Studies
Los Angeles Maymester
A conversation with Dustee Jenkins, Spotify Washington, D.C. Maymester
When attending USC Annenberg, you will get to know your professors, fellow students and a team of professionals who will support you throughout your academic journey.
18 26
Average undergraduate communication class size
Average undergraduate journalism and public relations and advertising class size
28,000+ members of USC Annenberg’s global alumni network
The loyalty and support of USC Annenberg alumni means recent graduates have a ready-made professional and scholarly network that spans the globe.
Next steps
APPLYING
Visit admission. usc.edu/apply for information regarding the undergraduate admission process.
Apply to USC using the Common Application. Select a USC Annenberg major as your first- or second-choice major.
7:1
Undergraduate student to faculty ratio
492 industry partners engaged with students last year through experiential learning and event opportunities.
3
Average number of internships completed by USC Annenberg undergraduates
Equipped with the ideal combination of theoretical background and practical experience, you will leave here ready for the workplace or a graduate degree program.
November 1
First-year Early Decision for binding admission consideration
First-year Early Action (EA) for non-binding admission consideration
January 10
First-year Regular Decision (RD) for admission consideration
February 15
Transfer application deadline for admission
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