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Complete the non-degree application if you are a college graduate needing additional undergraduate coursework or a visiting/transient student from another institution.
Required Materials
The required materials for non-degree seeking applicants vary by program. When necessary, we may ask for additional transcripts in order to assess your admissibility, academic preparation and potential for success as a student.
Submit the non-degree application and transient student approval form by the deadline for the term you would like to enroll at USC. Submit a nonrefundable $25 application fee on the payment page at the end of the application.
Note: International applicants require a $100 application fee and English proficiency scores, depending on your country of citizenship.
Submit the non-degree application and an official college transcript showing degree and date awarded by the deadline for the term you would like to enroll at USC. Students who earned their degree from USC do not need to submit official transcripts.
Submit a nonrefundable $25 application fee on the payment page at the end of the application.
Note: International applicants require a $100 application fee and English proficiency scores, depending on your country of citizenship.
Submit the non-degree application and your official final high school transcript (if you have not earned a bachelor's degree) by the deadline for the term you would like to enroll at USC. Submit a nonrefundable $25 application fee on the payment page at the end of the application.
Note: International applicants require a $100 application fee and English proficiency scores, depending on your country of citizenship.
Submit the non-degree application and active duty orders to verify active duty status by the deadline for the term you would like to enroll at USC.
Note: Students who do not meet Columbia degree-seeking admission requirements may not be eligible for non-degree admission. Non-degree students are admitted on a space-available basis and register for available courses after currently enrolled USC degree-seeking students.
Important Dates
Application deadline: Nov. 1
Credentials deadline: Dec. 18
Application deadline: May 1
Credentials deadline (including official transcripts): May 15
Application deadline: July 1
Credentials deadline (including official transcripts): Aug. 1
After You Apply
After you submit the application, you can check your application status on your USC Admissions Portal. You can also request changes to your application. Once we've made a decision on your application, you will receive an email instructing you to check your portal.