Undergraduate Admission Blog

  • You’ve Been Admitted – How to Engage with USC

    You’re probably wondering about student life at USC. Well, look no further! The questions in this article will guide you through our campus community.


  • Major Mondays – Public Policy

    Overview: The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Policy is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the analysis of policy, both international and domestic. Each student chooses an emphasis that will narrow down their classes and the topics they study. These tracks include: Health Policy and Management Philanthropy, Nonprofits and Social Innovation Public Policy and … Continue reading Major Mondays – Public Policy


  • Major Mondays – Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation Emphasis)

    Overview: The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration major at USC is a four-year program that provides training in several fields related to business (marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, etc.). The training you’ll receive at USC, however, goes far beyond a traditional classroom experience. Many of the classes Business Administration majors take involve … Continue reading Major Mondays – Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation Emphasis)


  • Major Mondays: The BA + BFA in The School of Dramatic Arts

    The USC School of Dramatic Arts (SDA) is home to The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in six specialization areas. Not sure which path to take? Learn more about what makes these two programs different


  • Happy Women’s History Month!

    Women’s History Month is an annual celebration in which we honor the impact and achievements of women past and present. This year, we’re highlighting just a few of the many incredible organizations and events that contribute so much to our campus, and create space and learning opportunities for our female-identifying and non-binary Trojans.  


  • Major Mondays – Environmental Science and Health

    Major: Environmental Science and Health (ENSH) is offered as either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Both degree programs consist of a combination of classes related to sustainability, environmental social science, biology, and chemistry. The BA degree prepares students for careers in environmental science and graduate school, and the … Continue reading Major Mondays – Environmental Science and Health


  • Major Mondays – Environmental Studies

    Major: The Environmental Studies major can be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The BS has more unit requirements and more of a STEM emphasis. However, both programs educate students on a wide variety of topics, including sustainability in business, environmental policy, and science courses like biology, … Continue reading Major Mondays – Environmental Studies


  • Waiting for Admission Decisions

    Hopefully, you’re not spending what is left of your academic year stressing out too much, but I hope some of these resources will help you navigate the woeful waiting period.  You’ve just spent months hustling to get everything together to apply, and the change in pace can really drag on. So how can you use your time more effectively as you count down to the day you’ll hear back from USC?  Well, check out my list of Do’s and Don’ts


  • Major Mondays – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies

    Major: The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies major is housed in the Keck School of Medicine of USC. All of the core courses are taught on the main University Park campus (UPC), however there are optional elective courses and research opportunities that take place at the Health Sciences campus (HSC), … Continue reading Major Mondays – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies


  • All Your Transfer Application Deadline Questions Answered – Fall 2023 

    The transfer application deadline is around the corner. Have questions? We have answers! Check out the list of questions you might have about submitting your USC transfer application for Fall 2023.