Admissions
USC’s Roski School of Art and Design looks for students who have both creative skills and academic curiosity. Showcase your creativity and your openness to adventure. The way you tell your story will separate you from the crowd.
Your Route to Roski
Roski School applications are handled by USC Admissions. Special Roski requirements apply.
Important Deadlines
First-Year
Submit the USC Common Application and a portfolio of recent work, as well as an essay, a list of creative accomplishments, transcripts and test scores.
Transfer and International Applicants
In addition to first-year requirements, to apply as a transfer you’ll need to submit at least two letters of recommendation. International applicants may also have to include TOEFL scores.
Graduate Applicants
To apply for the MA, MFA Art and MFA Design programs, submit a USC Graduate Application and a portfolio.
Are You Ready?
Our Commitment to Affordability
USC’s Affordability Initiative guarantees free tuition to all domestic first-year undergraduate students whose families have an annual income of $80,000 or less. Many other students qualify for partial funding.
Get to Know Roski Up-Close
Tour campus, attend an undergraduate portfolio forum, or RSVP for an MFA info session.
Meet a Roski Undergraduate Ambassador
Roski Ambassadors are current undergraduates who are living the Roski life in and out of the studio. An Ambassador is waiting to talk to you virtually or in-person, answer your questions or direct you to the right person.
