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.