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Information for current USC students

Graduate Degree Programs and Admission Application Deadlines & Filing Periods

You may submit your online application before taking the GRE and before submitting required letters of recommendation. Review the graduate application guidelines for more details.

Ph.D. in Communication

The application for Fall 2013 is now closed. The next available term is Fall 2014 and the application will open after August 1, 2013.



Master's – Complete and submit the online USC Graduate Admission Application and submit all required application materials. Refer to graduate application guidelines by degree program for specific instructions.
Communication Management - on-campus (Master's degree program and post Master's certificates)
Attend a graduate information session to learn more.

The application for fall 2013 is open for domestic and permanent residents only.

Global Communication

The application for fall 2013 is closed..

Journalism

The application for fall 2013 is closed..

Public Diplomacy
Applications remain open for the one-year program beginning summer 2013 and the two-year program beginning fall 2013.
Specialized Journalism

The application for summer 2013 is open.

Specialized Journalism (The Arts)

The application for summer 2013 is open.

Strategic Public Relations

The application for fall 2013 remains open.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines
If you are applying as a first-choice or second-choice major to Broadcast & Digital Journalism, Print & Digital Journalism, or Public Relations, please upload the one-page Statement of Intent to your online application. If you submitted your online application already, fax or mail your Statement to USC Admission.

Freshmen  and Transfers – The next available term for freshman applicants is fall 2014. Transfer applications are still being accepted for fall 2013. Apply to USC Admission