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.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.
5.Letters of Recommendation (2 Required)
Letters of recommendation should be
from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to
evaluate your potential 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.