Application Deadlines

Each program may have different deadlines depending on the semester you are applying for and your incoming status. Please read the following carefully.

Critical Studies

First-year (Freshman)
December 1
Fall Only
Transfer February 1
Fall Only
Current USC Students
September 1
Spring Only
Graduate
December 1
Fall Only

Film & Television Production

First-year (Freshman)
December 1
Fall Only
Transfer
February 1
Fall Only
Current USC Students
September 1
Spring Only
Graduate
December 1 (Fall)
August 1 (Spring)

John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts

First-year (Freshman)
December 1
Fall Only
Transfer
February 1
Fall Only
Graduate
December 1
Fall Only
Minors
February 1
Fall Only

Interactive Media

First-year (Freshman)
December 1
Fall Only
Transfer
February 1
Fall Only
Current USC Students
September 1
Spring Only
Graduate
December 1
Fall Only

Peter Stark Producing Program

Graduate
December 1
Fall Only

Writing for Screen & Television

First-year (Freshman)
December 1
Fall Only
Transfer
December 1
Fall Only
Graduate
December 1
Fall Only
Minors
February 1 (Fall)
October 1 (Spring)

Media Arts & Practice Ph.D.

Graduate
December 1
Fall Only

Cinematic Arts Minor

No application required.

Entertainment Business Studies

Ongoing application process.