USC Summer Programs is a four-week pre-college program on the University of Southern California's main campus in Los Angeles. Students take college-level courses taught by USC faculty and working professionals, earning 3 transferable USC university elective credits.
Program highlights:
- Courses combine lectures with group work, hands-on lab experience, field trips, and guest speakers
- Students experience campus life as "Summer Trojans": on-campus housing, dining, social activities, and off-campus trips
- Wide range of course options spanning arts, media, STEM, business, social science, and humanities
2026 costs (domestic students): | Component | Cost | |---|---| | Tuition | $7,401 | | Course materials | $300 | | Program fee | $325 | | Health center | $104 | | Commuter total | $8,130 | | Room & board | $3,440 | | Residential total | $11,570 |
International student additional fees (~$1,173):
- I-20 administration: $370
- Student health insurance: $268
- Visa application: $185
- SEVIS I-901: $350
Financial aid: No financial aid or scholarships are offered for USC Summer Programs.
Annual timeline: | Milestone | Date | |---|---| | International application deadline | ~March 13 | | Domestic application deadline | ~May 8 | | Program begins | ~late June | | Program ends | ~July 17 |