The program is open to current usc graduate students, usc. The university of southern california admits students of any race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability or mental disability. I got in from the first try but i know many people who applied 23 times before getting accepted. Undergraduate admission usc thornton school of music.
All applicants must hold a bachelors degree or have a bachelors degree conferred before the start of the intended first time at usc from a regionally accredited institution in order to be considered for admission. But i am a freshman at uscs undergrad production program, so i can tell you what i understand the admissions process here is like, more or less. Usc school of cinematic arts usc undergraduate admission. Current usc students and usc mba alumni are not required to submit an application fee, new gmat scores, or transcripts to verify degrees earned prior to their attendance at usc. Before enrolling in graduate school, i worked in the german film and broadcasting industry, completed my bachelors at the. After years of deliberation, usc has realized how silly that made them look and dropped the gre requirement for their mfa film production degree. Visit usattend an admissions event sca overview how to apply view brochure. As the only media school in the world that teaches all the major disciplines of.
For information about admission to graduate programs at usc, visit the graduate admission website as well as the website of the school or department to which you are applying. No one should lock in on a single school a dream school is a very dangerous thing these days. Transcripts can be sent electronically via the common application or sent by mail to. Bachelors, masters, doctorate, nondegree certificate or diploma more than three times. Applicants to the usc thornton school of music are not permitted to apply for admission to a particular degree level i. They must show dedication and commitment to the art. Freshmen application procedures usc cinematic arts.
Earning a certificate in media and entertainment law in addition to your jd degree gives you the insights and practical skills to succeed in legal practice relating to film, television, communications, digital media and the internet, and trademark, music, sports, and much more. First, it is awesome to see such a wonderful university has a supportive and transparent admissions team. Usc cinematic arts freshmen application procedures. University of southern california office of undergraduate admissions. Usc requires either sat or act scores from all firstyear applicants. In april 2006, the usc board of trustees voted to change the school s name to the usc school of cinematic arts. Welcome to graduate admission at the university of southern california, one of the worlds leading private research universities. If you have questions about your class standing, please call the usc office of admission. Each year more than 50,000 of the most talented high school seniors in the country and from all over the world apply to usc.
Admission undergrad, masters, and phd the viterbi school of engineering offers a breadth of engineering and computer science degree programs from the undergraduate bachelors degree to a phd. You may apply to the school of dramatic arts using the common application, which includes some usc. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are. University of southern californias school of cinematic arts. Our informational webinars and events are designed to give. As such, admission into the school is extremely competitive, with an estimated 2 3% acceptance rate. We invite you to participate in a virtual information session where we will cover information about the school of cinematic arts, our programs and the admissions. Liaison international, centralized application service. The school offers multiple undergraduate and graduate programs covering film. Upon successful completion of all requirements of the 4 year program, students receive a bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in cinematic arts. To assist you in applying to the usc school of cinematic arts here we have important information. He was accepted into lmus film school for animation, but doesnt want to commit until he knows about usc. Firstyear applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed to uscs office of admission, not the school of cinematic arts. Explore usc dornsifes vast array of majors and minors spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and universitywide preprofessional programs.
We are thrilled to welcome you to the trojan family. The universitys full nondiscrimination policy can be found on the web at policy. While visiting high schools and attending college fairs, the usc admission counselors often connect with members of the trojan family who have a daughter or son who is considering usc. Founded in collaboration with the academy of motion picture arts and sciences in 1929, the usc school of cinematic arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of. My dream school is viterbi for cecs, and unfortunately, my calculus ab and bc grades were somewhat low in junior year. We aim to foster individual responsibility and to develop understanding of others, the community, and the world. Graduate application procedures usc cinematic arts. Usc is needblind in its admission processa students financial need will never influence an admission decision. Usc does not accept applications for spring admission unless you are already a current usc student. Im late to the party but i love this concept and the production of it all.
Current usc transfer students will receive notification from the school of cinematic arts directly. Successful candidates will be creative thinkers who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills to thrive in collaborative, forwardthinking environments. Each term, a cohort of 60 students are admitted who. Mar 23, 2018 an unprecedented surge in applications has made 2018 a historic year for usc admissions.
Any additional information from the school or university will be sent to the current address listed on an applicants application for admission. We are proud of the quality, diversity and uniqueness of these. Home admission usc dana and david dornsife college of. I wrote this article to share my knowledge as a usc film school alum and to help you get accepted to film school as well. We only accept students for the fall quarter and the next application period is continue reading. I wrote this article to share my knowledge as a usc film school alum and to help you get accepted to film school. The online master of science in integrated design, business and technology is designed for recent graduates and working professionals. Admissions usc gould helps prepare you for a stellar legal career. Well, i went to usc school of cinematic arts and dropped out for a number of reasons. As a prospective student, usc rossier is committed to helping you choose a program tailored to your educational and career goals. Take a hard look at their requirements for admission do you meet them. Usc cinematic arts graduate application procedures. Marshall school of business usc graduate admission.
If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. Thread usc school of cinematic arts class of 2022 discussionresults title. What are the requirements to get into usc or ucla film school. Undergraduate admission university of southern california. Watertown university provides an active, versatile, and challenging learning environment which helps each student develop to their fullest academic, social, physical, and emotional potential. Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, its no wonder why the usc school. This section is for all freshman and transfer applicants from outside of usc applying for the fall semester.
Sca is all about fit, creativity and what they see in you as potential. Apr 10, 2020 the university of southern california usc is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 11. Usc summer programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique 4 week summer courses. The usc film school admission process tips for the usc film school application gpa, test scores, and common mistakes on a usc film school application the usc film school interview final thoughts bonus question view full article. If you have questions about your class standing, please call the usc office of admission at 2 7401111. Firstyear undergraduate admission information session typically for high school students interested in applying to usc learn about usc programs, admission and financial aid ask questions to an admission counselor firstyear undergraduate admission. As the only media school in the world that teaches all the major disciplines of the cinematic arts, sca offers a uniquely interdisciplinary learning experience. Please use the appropriate checklist below, based on your.
The school of cinematic arts sca asks for a 5 minute short film supplemental. Applicants may check their usc applicant portal and slideroom application portal. The university of southern california usc is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 11. Usc is home to over 27,000 topcaliber graduate and professional students more than half the entire usc. Home college admissions and search colleges and universities alphabetic list of colleges university of southern california.
Usc cinematic arts school of cinematic arts spring 2020. Usc has more than 400 graduate programs offered by the usc dornsife college of letters, arts and sciences and professional schools. In addition to being accepted into a top us film school, i. The university of southern california admits students of any race, color, national origin. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the school and discuss their personal, educational, and occupational goals with the office of admissions. Thank you for your interest in applying to graduate studies at the university of southern california. As the only media school in the world that teaches all the major disciplines of the cinematic arts, sca offers a uniquely. Common application deadline, how to get into film school, by a usc alum.
University of southern california office of undergraduate admissions university park campus. It helps to have a unique perspective on life and something to say and have a. Applying usc annenberg school for communication and journalism. Admission is contingent upon acceptance to the university. The graduate school works with doctoral programs at usc to support a vast majority of our phd students with fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships, or some. Our stepbystep admission guidelines are designed to help you easily navigate the. I plan to visit usc over the summer and hopefully sit down with people on the general admissions. If an applicant has been denied admission three times to the same degree level, no further applications will be. But beyond that, the reputation of usc film school exceeds nyu as a prestigious. Meet our current students, alumni, and admissions staff to see how a usc dornsife education provides you with special opportunities and prepares you to reach your future goals. How much do film schools care about grades and test scores. The viterbi school of engineering offers a breadth of engineering and computer science degree programs from the undergraduate bachelors degree to a phd. Founded in collaboration with the academy of motion picture arts and sciences in 1929, the usc school of cinematic arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of entertainment as an industry and an art form.
Transfer applicants should submit official high school and college transcripts to uscs office of admission, not the school of cinematic arts. Its a wellknown fact that steven spielberg failed to get into usc film school twice, allegedly because his gre scores were so low. Usc school of cinematic arts usc graduate admission. Our informational webinars and events are designed to give you an indepth look at our different programs and provide answers to all of your questions. Usc is fantastic but also the most competitive film school out there. We promote a cooperative and interactive partnership between the school. I went to usc school of cinematic arts and dropped out for a number of reasons. Mitchell business of cinematic arts program bca offers students a unique opportunity to complete a bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in cinematic arts. All of our degree programs are fulltime, daytime programs. Usc marshall offers students the unique opportunity to complete coursework in both the school of cinematic arts and the marshall school of business.
Follow these six steps to submitting your graduate application on time. For information about financing your graduate education, visit the usc. Usc is home to over 27,000 topcaliber graduate and professional students more than half the entire usc student population who represent all 50 states and 5 countries around the world. Usc school of cinematic arts class of 2022 discussion. Students will take interdiscipliary coursework from both the usc marshall school of business and the school of cinematic arts. Usc film school application short film accepted youtube. The graduate certificate in financial analysis and valuation program is designed to enhance the individuals graduatelevel education. If you are still in high school, usc considers you a firstyear applicant, regardless of the number of college units completed prior to high school graduation. How to get into film school, by a usc alum prepscholar blog.
Not sure about the number of merit scholarships for sca, but from other threads, it looks like notifications start coming out around the 3rd friday4th monday of the month, so by the end of next week, those receiving merit scholarships. Usc school of dramatic arts rossier school of education viterbi school of engineering davis school of gerontology gould school of law dornsife college of letters, arts and sciences. If youre interested in going into the entertainment industry in any capacity, be it directing, writing, producing, animation, editing, or otherwise, you should consider attending film school. This section is for all graduate applicants including current usc students applying for a usc graduate program fall semester only. Submit the common application for general admission and the usc. Firstyear applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed to usc s office of admission, not the school of cinematic arts. Each program may have different deadlines depending. International applicants are advised to see the checklist for international students published in the usc graduate admissions web site. You can pursue a jd degree, one of our numerous graduate and international offerings, or an online degree or certificate. The university of southern californias annual security and fire safety reports. All freshman candidates for undergraduate admission must complete the following. Our students take classes across seven divisions that cover the breadth of film.
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