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Get a head start on your college experience through USC Summer Programs and online courses.
USC Summer Programs
Become a Summer Trojan and earn college credit.
Immerse yourself in college life by selecting a college-level course in a single discipline that will proudly go on a USC transcript. Our four-week, on-campus program is a unique opportunity to join the Trojan family, connect with USC faculty, and explore a potential major before graduating from high school. English-language proficiency, academic skills, test scores, and potential for success.
Online Exploration Courses
Discover your academic interests on your terms.
We get it — high school can be demanding! USC Pre-College online exploration courses empower high schoolers to discover untapped academic passions and learn from USC faculty on their own time. In these flexible, online courses, students can supplement high school coursework and earn a Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing the class.
USC Undergraduate Admission
Explore 150+ majors and 250+ minors, book a campus visit and learn how to apply to USC.
Pre-College Stories
From finding a business idea and creating a plan to attracting customers and developing entrepreneurial skills, here is everything you need to know about launching your next business idea.
Your college essay is more than just another application requirement — it’s an opportunity to demonstrate what makes you a strong candidate.
Your college major can shape your academic experience and influence your future career path.
Blending her interest in dance with international relations, Lucy Wei examined how cultural forces like ballet shape international influence in her summer programs research paper.