TOEFL An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 Internet-based, or 570 paper-based IELTS The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5.

PS A statement of purpose discussing your reasons for applying to our program and what you hope to get out of the program. Fee Degree Application (Includes Certificate Programs) - $50 Fee RL Names and contact information for at least three people familiar with your work, who are qualified to comment on its quality, and who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you.  (They will be asked by the Graduate School to submit their letters electronically directly to USC.) Transcript Official transcripts from any post-secondary institution where you have done academic work.