TOEFL TOEFL iBT or IELTS is a required application material, there is no minimum TOEFL iBT or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School.  However, students who achieve a score of 90 or higher on the TOEFL iBT (including a minimum score of 20 in each section) OR a 6.5 on the IELTS (with a minimum score of 6 in each section) are exempt from additional language requirements if admitted to USC. GRE Valid GRE scores are 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.

CV Resumé/Curriculum Vitae: There is no ‘right’ approach to structuring your resumé/CV when updating it to apply for graduate school. However, it is a good idea to take some time to identify the skills and achievements you would like to highlight for your graduate program and structure the document accordingly. Please note, you will be required to upload a copy of your resumé/CV as part of your application. Fee The application fee is $90 for all graduate programs, except those offered by the Marshall School of Business ($155) and the International Academy’s Pre-Master’s program ($175). We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card. RL Recommendation Letters: Identify potential recommenders and let them know that you would like them to write a recommendation for you. The minimum number of recommendation letters required varies by program. Additionally, recommendations may be optional for some programs at USC. Transcript Make sure to upload a copy of your university-issued transcripts (i.e. issued on letterhead) with your online application. Please note, unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable. Additionally, you must also send us a copy of your official transcripts. Please click here for detailed guidelines for sending your official transcripts to USC.