Admission to all degree programs in the School of Cinematic Arts requires application to both the University's Office of Admissions (submit USC application, official transcripts and test scores) and to the School of Cinematic Arts (submit supplemental materials).
The University of Southern California admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Click on the following links to access application information and forms by division or program. For application deadlines, click
here.
Critical Studies
Film & Television Production
Writing for Screen & Television
John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts
Interactive Media
Peter Stark Producing Program
Media Arts and Practice Ph.D.
Undergraduate Minors
Business of Entertainment
In addition, courses are also available to non-USC students via the School of Cinematic Arts
Summer Program