Summer Programs Application

Program Dates: June 22, 2026 - July 17, 2026
International Student Deadline: March 13, 2026
Domestic Student Deadline: May 8, 2026
Application Fee: $85

USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of four-week courses. As a “Summer Trojan,” you will balance academic and campus life as you prepare for college — and earn college credit. 

Click here for course information. 

Applicant Eligibility:

• Applicants must have completed ninth grade by the start of the program. 
• Applicants should be pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum.
• Applicants are required to attend starting June 22, 2026. Late arrivals/attendance cannot be accommodated.

International Applicants:
In additional to the requirements listed above, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

• Minimum scores of 600 on the SAT Critical Reading exam (previous SAT) or 650 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Exam (redesigned SAT) or 27 on the ACT English exam; OR
• A minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT (with a minimum score of 20 in each section) on TOEFL exams taken before January 21,2025; OR
• A minimum TOEFL iBT band score of 5 (with a minimum score of 4 in each section) on TOEFL exams taken after January 22, 2026; OR
• A minimum IELTS score of 7; OR
• A minimum PTE score of 68; OR
• A minimum Duolingo English Test score of 120

Through this application portal, you will submit your application, send requests for letters of recommendation/transcript, upload supporting documents and be prompted to pay fees. To begin, click Create an Account below to start a new application.  

Please use your legal name (as it appears on your passport or birth certificate) with proper capitalization when registering and completing your application. Once you have submitted your online application, you will be unable to make any changes.