University of Southern California

University of Southern California requires a minimum of 128 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Southern California, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Southern California accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of Southern California does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 92% of students who start college at University of Southern California graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Southern California may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Southern California?

University of Southern California has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is no math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	No
Science	No
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Southern California directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Southern California

When choosing a major, University of Southern California students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Southern California.University of Southern California allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Southern California false.University of Southern California offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Southern California

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Does University of Southern California Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Southern California directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Southern California Offer Online Classes?

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Does University of Southern California Offer Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 University of Southern California may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does University of Southern California Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Southern California, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Southern California.

Does University of Southern California Require Internships?

🟨 University of Southern California does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Southern California

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University of Southern California Library

The main library on campus is the Doheny Memorial Library and there are 23 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Southern California

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

USC offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Southern California have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Southern California has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Southern California include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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