Let's Get Together!
Learn why the USC School of Cinematic Arts may be the perfect fit for you by joining us for an upcoming admissions event or information session.
Register for an In-Person Information Session
- Prospective First-Year Freshmen:
Please register for a School of Cinematic Arts in-person information session following the steps below.- Visit the School of Cinematic Arts In-person Information Session page at https://applyto.usc.edu/portal/sca
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the meeting location the morning of the session
- Prospective undergraduate students are invited to reserve a student-led or self-guided tour at https://admission.usc.edu/meet-us/on-campus-tours/
- In addition, we encourage you to explore the menu of virtual programming offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission that includes USC information sessions, virtual campus tours, and student panels
- Prospective External Transfer Applicants:
Please register for a School of Cinematic Arts in-person information session following the steps below.- Visit the School of Cinematic Arts In-person Information Session page at https://applyto.usc.edu/portal/sca
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the meeting location the morning of the session
- Prospective undergraduate students are invited to reserve a student-led or self-guided tour at https://admission.usc.edu/meet-us/on-campus-tours/
- In addition, we encourage you to explore the menu of virtual programming offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission that includes USC information sessions, virtual campus tours, and student panels
- Prospective Current USC Transfer Applicants:
- Coming Soon
- Prospective Graduate Applicants:
- You may view available dates and register for a session by clicking "In-Person SCA Graduate Information Session" below
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the meeting location the morning of the session
- The USC Office of Graduate Admission invites prospective applicants to gain key insights into navigating the application process through our virtual Spotlight: USC program via this link
Register for a Fall Admissions Event
The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is excited to host programming events this fall so that you may learn more about SCA. Please view the available events according to your student level and register for an event according to the instructions below. Events are open to all prospective students and families interested in the School of Cinematic Arts.
Prospective Undergraduate Applicants (First-Year Freshmen and Transfer Students)
Prospective First-Year Freshmen
Discover USC Open House (for first-year/freshman applicants only)
Join us for our full-day Discover USC Open House on Sunday, October 29th from 9am-4pm! The School of Cinematic Arts will host an information session, current student panel, and breakout session highlighting one of our divisions at SCA.
Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events
Discover USC - Santa Clara
Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - New York
Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Washington D.C.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Discover USC - Dallas
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Discover USC - Houston
Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Miami
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Atlanta
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Chicago
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Prospective Transfer Applicants
Discover USC Open House
Join us for our full-day Discover USC Open House on Sunday, October 29th from 9am-4pm! The School of Cinematic Arts will host an information session, current student panel, and breakout session highlightingone of our divisions at SCA.
Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events
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Discover USC - Santa Clara
Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - New York
Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Washington D.C.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Discover USC - Dallas
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Discover USC - Houston
Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Miami
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Atlanta
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Discover USC - Chicago
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Prospective Graduate Applicants
On-Campus Graduate Admission Events:
Open to graduate program applicants only.
Join us in Los Angeles, at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a Graduate Information Session! These Graduate Information Sessions are available for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in one of our M.S., M.A. or M.F.A. programs at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Information regarding the Ph.D. programs will not be covered during these presentations.
In-Person Graduate Information Session
Thursday, October 19, 2023: 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Virtual SCA Graduate Open House
The Virtual Open House will be the most comprehensive virtual event for prospective graduate applicants. The Virtual Open House will include an admissions presentation and divisional breakout sessions. You will be able to ask questions you may have about the School of Cinematic Arts and the application process.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023: 3:30 PM (Pacific Time)
USC Minority Serving Institutions Graduate Information Fair
USC is hosting an in-person Graduate Information Session Fair that aims to introduce graduate degree opportunities to a broad
and diverse student population from minority serving institutions. SCA will be hosting a breakout session where prospective
students will have the opportunity to learn more about SCA and hear from SCA's Assistant Dean of Student Services.
All prospective student participants (from institutions classified by the US Department of Education as minority serving institutions) will receive application fee waivers for up to three USC graduate programs for the 2023 admission cycle.
- Coming Soon
Off-Campus Graduate Admission Events:
Open to graduate program applicants only.
Admission representatives from the USC School of Cinematic Arts will be visiting a number of cities hosting information sessions for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in one of our M.A. or M.F.A. programs. Information regarding Ph.D. programs will not be covered during this presentation. Topics covered include programs offered, facilities and resources, and the application process.
- Santa Clara, CA (Register here)
Monday, September 11th at 6:30PM until 8:30PM
Element Santa Clara
1950 Wyatt Dr
Santa Clara, CA 95054
- New York, NY (Register here)
Monday, September 18th at 6:30PM until 8:30PM
Springhill Suites by Marriott
25 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
- Houston, TX (Register here)
Monday, October 9th at 6:30PM until 8:30PM
Aloft Houston by the Galleria
5415 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056
- Chicago, IL (Register here)
Monday, October 16th at 6:30PM until 8:30PM
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
- Atlanta, GA (Register here)
Monday, October 16th at 6:30PM until 8:30PM
Element Atlanta Buckhead
3491 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Register for a Virtual Information Session
Prospective First-Year Freshmen:
Please register for a School of Cinematic Arts virtual information session following the steps below.
- Visit the School of Cinematic Arts Virtual Information Session page at https://applyto.usc.edu/portal/sca_virtual
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the session the morning of the session
- In addition, we encourage you to explore the menu of virtual programming offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission that includes USC information sessions, virtual campus tours, and student panels
Prospective Transfer Applicants:
Please register for a School of Cinematic Arts virtual information session following the steps below.
- Visit the School of Cinematic Arts Virtual Information Session page at https://applyto.usc.edu/portal/sca_virtual
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the session the morning of the session
- For non-USC students, we encourage you to explore the menu of virtual programming offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission that includes USC information sessions, virtual campus tours, and student panels
- You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the session the morning of the session
Prospective Graduate Applicants:
- You may view available dates and register for a session by clicking "Register for a Virtual Information Session" below
- Use the displayed calendar to register for your preferred date
- You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the session the morning of the session
- The USC Office of Graduate Admission invites prospective applicants to gain key insights into navigating the application process through our virtual Spotlight: USC program via this link