2016 USC Summer Programs for High School Students

Post date: Feb 18, 2016 5:12:08 AM

The 2016 programs extend a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique 4 and 2 week summer courses. Accepted students will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment center – Los Angeles, California.

Why USC Summer Programs?

1. Earn college credit on a traditional US college campus

2. Explore different academic disciplines before going to college

3. Experience Los Angeles, California and the USA

4-Week Credit Program

June 19 – July 16, 2016

The 4-Week college immersion program offers high school students university experience in a subject area of their choice, such as Architecture, Business, Engineering & Information Technology, Pre-Health & Science and Music. Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging, allowing students to explore new areas of study or build on their high school coursework. Receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful completion of the 4-Week course.

2-Week Non-Credit Program

June 19 – July 3, 2016

The 2-Week college immersion program offers high school students experience at the University of Southern California in a subject area of their choice, such as Architecture, Performing Arts, Pre-Health/Global Studies, or Visual Arts. Receive a Certificate of Completion for the 2-Week course.

Eligibility Requirements:

· You must have completed at least the 9th grade by June 19, 2016 and still be enrolled in High School.

· You should be pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum to excel in USC Summer Programs.

· You may be either a domestic or international student.

· Demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum score of 600 on the SAT Critical Reading exam or 27 ACT English exam; OR minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT; OR 7 IELTS; OR 68 PTE score.

Application Deadlines:

· International Students Friday, March 25, 2016

· Domestic students: April 29, 2016

Additional information can be found online: http://summerprograms.usc.edu/