Attend an Admissions Event

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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 our Interactive Media & Games division.

Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events

       Prospective Transfer Applicants

Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events


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 Financial Aid Session
Wednesday, November 1, 2023: 5:00 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, November 8, 2023: 4:00 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

SCA Undergraduate Divisional Information Session (Virtual)
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SCA Graduate Divisional Information Session (Virtual)
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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