Coronavirus Updates: USC  |  SCA

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. 

USC's highest priority is the well-being of our campus community, and the well-being of anyone who visits our campus. In order to do our part to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the SCA Admissions Office remains closed to visitors. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event soon.

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.

Coming Soon

Prospective Undergraduate Applicants (First-Year Freshmen and Transfer Students)

       Prospective First-Year Freshmen

Discover USC Open House (for first-year/freshman applicants only)

  • Coming Soon

Join us for our full-day Discover USC Open House! The School of Cinematic Arts will host an information session, current student panel, and breakout session highlighting our new majors in the Interactive Media & Games Division.

Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events

  • Coming Soon

       Prospective Transfer Applicants

Discover USC Open House (for first-year/freshman applicants only)

Coming Soon

Join us for our full-day Discover USC Open House! The School of Cinematic Arts will host an information session, current student panel, and breakout session highlighting our new majors in the Interactive Media & Games Division.

Undergraduate Off-Campus Admission Events

  • Coming Soon

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 Open House! These Graduate Open Houses are available for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in one of our 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. 

  • Coming Soon

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.

  • Coming Soon

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