1.Application fee

The $90 nonrefundable application fee must be paid before an application is processed. We accept

payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card.

2. Transcripts

Make sure to upload a copy of your university-issued transcripts (i.e. issued on official letterhead) on SlideRoom. Please note unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable.

Additionally, you must also send an official copy of your transcripts in a sealed envelope.

3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

All domestic and international applicants are required to take the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application are not acceptable.

Please submit officially by ETS electronic submission.

USC Institution code: 4852 (no department code is required).

You are also required to submit copies of your GRE scores on SlideRoom for preliminary reviews.

4. Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae

Please upload this document detailing your employment, education, extra-curricular collegiate and

community activities, honors, awards, publications, professional organizations, hobbies, travel, and any other relevant information you would like to include directly into SlideRoom.

5. Statement of Intent

Please clearly describe your study intentions and interests. Upload this document directly into SlideRoom.There are no minimum or maximum length requirements.

6.Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from academic references preferably. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may request letters from employers or mentors who can evaluate their professional abilities and academic potential. The School of Architecture does not have a separate form for the recommenders to fill out but there is an optional form found on the SlideRoom portal. Recommenders will receive instructions via email once the applicant has designated their recommenders and their email addresses through the online application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the SlideRoom system. We will not accept letters of recommendation through postal mail.

7.Portfolio

The design portfolio is a compilation of one’s own work, which demonstrates past creative and graphic ability. It should include drawings and photographs of models from past architecture design studios, professional work, or any other artistic/creative activity.

The portfolio submission should consist of a minimum of 10 and up to 25 digital image files uploaded online. Images (up to 5MB each), Video (up to 250MB each) and Models (Sketchfab). You may also link to media from YouTube and Vimeo.

Other electronic formats or CD/DVD submissions will not be accepted. Please do not send original or bound materials. We do not accept hard copies. Please do not send more than one online submission.

Submit your portfolio online at https://uscarch.slideroom.com/

8.Non-refundable SlideRoom fee of $20.