Arriving on Campus

The 2026 SCA Summer Program runs from Thursday, June 25 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
Accepted students please check out the Accepted Students Page

 For any questions, please contact us at summer@cinema.usc.edu.
or 213-740-3327.

There is no guarantee that International Students will be issued a visa, so we suggest that you do not make your final travel plans or buy tickets until you have received your valid student visa, if needed.

Getting to Campus

Due to the uncertainty of customs and flight delays, students are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the USC campus.

The most commonly used services to get to campus from Los Angeles International Airport are Lyft, Uber, Opoli, or aTaxi.

Please note:

  • Only Lyft Black or Uber Black rideshare will pick up students curbside at LAX in front of the Terminal.
  • If you choose Standard or Economy options for Lyft or Uber, you will NOT be able to get picked up directly in front of the terminal.
  • Instead you must go to LAX-it, which is located before entering the airport right next to Terminal 1. You can either walk or catch the free shuttle outside baggage claim on Level One to get to LAX-it.
    • If using this option, these are the steps to follow with some tips.
    • Shuttle stops are clearly marked by the large green pillars with "LAX-it" on them.
    • The shuttles come around every 7 - 10 minutes.
    • Must be at LAX-it to call for the rideshare.
    • Type or choose LAX-it as the location to pickup from.
    • Once the rideshare is confirmed, you will be given a Pick-Up Section location, which will be a letter followed by a number, i.e. B30.
    • Go to that section and wait for your ride to arrive.
    • Rental Cars for Adult Students:

    For Adult Students who want to rent a car instead of using a rideshare, TURO - which is like Air BnB for cars - come highly recommended by parents and past students.

    Arriving at USC

    Once you arrive at USC, we encourage you to take time to explore and make yourself at home.
    We recommend the following on your first day:

    • Check into housing or dorm (if applicable)
    • Pick up your USC ID Card from USCard Services.
    • Explore the campus with the Self-Guided Tour map.
    • Visit the School of Cinematic Arts Complex-your creative home this summer
    • Stock up at Target and Trader Joe's and explore the USC Village.
    • Meet fellow SCA Summer Program students and start building your community

    To get oriented, we also recommend reviewing the USC Campus Map to familiarize yourself with our beautiful and historic campus.

    Move-In & Move-Out Information
    We want Move-In and Move-Out Days to be as smooth and stress-free as possible for students and families.
    Please review the details below for parking and accommodations.

    Parking During Move-In & Move-Out
    Parents and guests may park at the USC Village Lot, conveniently located just a two-minute walk from the McCarthy Honors College.

    USC Village Parking Details
    Location: USC Village Lot (Propark)
    3301 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    (Parking is located under Target.)

    • First 2 hours: Free (no validation required)
    • After 2 hours: $5 for each additional 30 minutes
    • Daily maximum: $30

    For directions and additional parking information, visit:
    https://www.uscvillage.com/directions

    Accommodations for Parents & Guardians
    For parents or guardians planning to stay overnight during move-in or move-out, we highly recommend the fabulous USC Hotel. Located just steps from campus, the USC Hotel offers exceptional comfort, convenience, and easy access to USC -making it the perfect home base during this exciting cinematic experience.

    Reservations and additional details can be found at:
    https://uschotel.usc.edu