1.Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
2.GRE General Test
Satisfactory and valid test scores. Valid GRE scores must
be dated within five years of the start of the intended application semester.
The fall semester starts in August, and the spring semester starts in January.
Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code
4852. A department code is not required.
3.Resume/CV (Required)
4.Letters of Recommendation (3 Required)
Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors,
professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate
study.
5.Statement of Purpose (Required)
The statement of purpose should succinctly describe your reasons for applying
to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation
for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects
of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in
evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
6. English Language Proficiency
In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international
students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or
IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission. There is no
minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For
possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or
an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. For more details
on English Proficiency Criteria for the University of Southern California,
please visit USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.