The 2027 USC SCA Summer Program runs from Friday, June 25 - Friday, August 6, 2027.
Applications to the 2027 SCA Summer Program open on December 1, 2026
Applications for International students close on March 15, 2027.
Applications for U.S. citizens, Green Card Holders, and current F-1 Visa holders close on April 15, 2027.
For any questions, please contact us at summer@cinema.usc.edu
or 213-740-3327.
| Applications | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| General | December 1 | April 15 |
| International Student | ||
| General International Student | December 1 | March 15 |
| Currently on another school's I-20/F1 | December 1 | April 15 |
| Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder | December 1 | April 15 |
| Currently have a valid visa J-1, O-1, E-2 | December 1 | April 15 |
| Housing Applications | April 1 | May 15 |
Please Note:
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.
ADDITIONAL DATES
| EVENT | DATES | TIME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment Deposit | Due within 7 Days after the date of the Acceptance Notification. | ||
| Tuition and Fees Due | June 11, 2027 | 5:00 PM Pacific Time | Full Payment is due on or before this date. |
| Accepted Student Orientation - Virtual | 4:00 PM Pacific Time | Every Thursday starting in May. | |
| Housing Move-in | June 25, 2027 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Mandatory Move-In Day for All Students Staying in USC Housing. |
| Pre-College Housing Orientation | June 25, 2027 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Mandatory for All Pre-College Staying in USC Housing. |
| Individual Production Class Orientation | June 26, 2027 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mandatory for Production Students ONLY. |
| Individual Screenwriting Class Orientation | June 26, 2027 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Mandatory for Screenwriting Students. |
| Individual Producing & Editing Class Orientation | June 26, 2027 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Mandatory for Producing & Editing Student. |
| Individual Game Design & Animation Class | June 26, 2027 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Mandatory for Game Design & Animation Students. |
| All Student Orientation | June 26, 2027 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Mandatory for All Students |
| International ISV Orientation | June 26, 2027 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Mandatory for All International Students. |
| First Day of Classes | June 28, 2027 | Mon/Wed Classes Start 6/28 Tues/Thu Classes Start 6/29 |
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| ADD/DROP DEADLINE | July 1, 2027 | 4:00 PM | Last day to drop a class and receive full tuition refund. |
| Fourth of July Holiday (Observed) | July 5, 2027 | No classes will be held. | |
| Editing & Sound Tutorials | July 2 & July 3, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Optional for Production Students ONLY. Sign-Up Sheet Will be Emailed. |
| Last day of classes | August 5, 2027 | ||
| End of Summer Screening & Reception | August 6, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |
| Pre-college Housing Move-out | August 7, 2027 | By 10:00 AM | Mandatory Move-Out Day for All Students Staying in USC Housing. |