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 |