Applications to the 2026 SCA Summer Program open December 15, 2025.
The 2026 Program runs from Thursday, June 25 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
For any questions, please contact us at summer@cinema.usc.edu.
or 213-740-3327.
Applications
The SCA Summer Program offers four different applications based on your age and whether you are a U.S. citizen or an international applicant. Please read each description carefully and select the application that best fits you. Once selected, you'll be directed to the SlideRoom application portal where you can create your account and submit your application.
Please note:
- If you are a Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S., you must submit the International application
- All International Students attending the SCA Summer Program must have a valid F-1 Visa.
- A B-1/B-2 Visa or any tourist or visitor visa is not acceptable for enrolling in the SCA Summer Program.
SCA Summer Program - U.S. Citizen - Pre-College (16 & 17 Years old)
- You are a U.S Citizen.
- You must turn 16 by June 15 of the year you want to attend the Program.
- If you are not 16 by June 15 of the year you want to attend the program, please apply once you become eligible.
- You must not turn 18 before June 15 of the year you want to attend the program.
- If you turn 18 before June 15, please use the Adult Application.
- If you are a Pre-College Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S., you must submit the International Pre-College application.
SCA Summer Program - U.S. Citizen - Adult (18 years and older)
- You are a U.S Citizen.
- You must be 18 years old by June 15 of the year you are applying.
- If you turn 18 after June 15, you will be considered a Pre-College student, and you must submit for Pre-College application.
- If you are an Adult Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S., you must submit the International Adult application.
SCA Summer Program - International Pre-College (16 & 17 Years old)
- You are not a U.S Citizen.
- You must turn 16 by June 15 of the year you want to attend the Program.
- If you are not 16 by June 15 of the year you want to attend the program, please apply once you become eligible.
- You must not turn 18 before June 15 of the year you want to attend the program.
- If you turn 18 before June 15, please use the International Adult Application.
- If you are a Pre-College Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S., you must submit the International Pre-College application.
SCA Summer Program - International Adult (18 years and older)
- You are not a U.S Citizen.
- You must turn 18 years old by June 15 of the year you are applying.
- If you are not 18 after June 16, you will be considered a International Pre-College student, and you must submit for International Pre-College application.
- If you are an Adult Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S., you must submit the International Adult application.
All International Students attending the SCA Summer Program must have a valid F-1 Visa.
A B-1/B-2 Visa or any tourist or visitor visa is not acceptable for<
enrolling in the SCA Summer Program.
If you are a Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident of the U.S.,
you must submit the International application