Ph.D. Application tips

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Create new account

or login with system

generated PIN

Note: Each new application

created will generate a new

PIN code/ password

www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply/

In the Application Information section drop down menus, select:

Application

Information section

1. Fall 2016 (if applying for next fall)

2. USC Viterbi School of Engineering

3. Your intended Ph.D. program of study that you are applying

Application Tips: GPA

Provide your GPA in the grading/point system that is used by your institution.

Application Tips: TOEFL and GRE scores

Ensure that your official score reports are electronically sent directly to USC

(ETS Code: 4852)

If you do not yet have your scores, you can leave this section blank and we will refer to your official score reports. Do not let this section delay your submission of the application.

Application Tips: Letters of Recommendation

Please add the name and information for each recommendation provider in the “Recommendations” section. (Three minimum required)

IMPORTANT Note: Do NOT wait to submit your application even if your letters have not yet been submitted by your recommenders. This is separate module of the application. You WILL be able to check the status of letters once the application has been submitted.

Application Tips

USC ID number takes

approx. 48 hours to be

issued after submission

of online application –

please plan accordingly.

Submit the application and

all required materials as

early as possible including

your unique 10 digit

Application ID number in

all your correspondence

(email and hard copy).

Enter your name, address

and passport information

EXACTLY as it should

appear on your visa

application; incorrect

information will delay the

issuance of your I-20 and

student visa.

Your application status

will be updated on the

online application system.

You will be notified if

additional documents are

required.

Ph.D. Application Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer

Can I apply to more than one program? You may apply for up to 3 Viterbi School graduate programs for a one-time application fee and with one set of transcripts and test scores. View the instructions (PDF)

What are the required minimum GRE scores for Master’s programs?

We do not use a formula or have minimum test score requirements for admission to USC. In general, successful applicants have demonstrated outstanding quantitative ability and proven success in previous academic endeavors, particularly prerequisite coursework relevant to their intended major.

How do I submit transcripts to USC? Please carefully review the application steps in the Ready to Apply section of our website.

My previous studies were not conducted in English. Do you need academic records in the original language of instruction?

Yes. You need to provide both the original-language academic records and a full, word-for-word English-language translation issued by the academic institution you attended or a professional translation service.

For a list of additional frequently asked

questions, please visit the

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage