Notification and Deposit

Notification letters will be sent to the current address indicated on the USC Application for Admission. Admission is contingent upon acceptance to the University.

Undergraduates are required to submit an official transcript that verifies their high school diploma.

Graduates are required to submit an official transcript that verifies their bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Most Graduate applicants who are offered admission will be required to pay a non-refundable $300 or $500 enrollment deposit to the School of Cinematic Arts by a specific deadline. This USC School of Cinematic Arts deposit is required in addition to any deposits required by the USC Admission Office and must be sent directly to the School of Cinematic Arts. This USC School of Cinematic Arts deposit will be credited to the student's tuition bill for their first semester.