
The Common Application will list multiple deadlines but all Thornton applicants must complete both the USC Undergraduate Application process and the Thornton SlideRoom Portfolio by the December 1 deadline to be considered for admission.
The final application deadline for undergraduate applicants to the Thornton School is December 1. Click here for Second Major Request instructions. Please note that it is important to plan ample time to complete this process. Applicants who would like to be considered for admission to a second Thornton major must complete the Second Major Request process by December 1. Undergraduate applicants to the Thornton School are only permitted to select one Thornton major through the Common Application and it must be selected as the first-choice major. Applicants will not be able to select a Thornton major under the “Early Action” admission plan in the Common Application. Therefore, all first-year/freshman applicants to the Thornton School must select the “Regular Decision” option for the “Preferred admission plan” in the Common Application. Early Action (EA) is not available for majors requiring a portfolio or audition, which includes all undergraduate Thornton majors. Though we cannot guarantee that accommodations/exceptions will be possible, applicants are encouraged to contact the Admission Office as soon as possible to allow the maximum amount of time to consider the options.
Any application not complete by December 1st may be removed from consideration.Īpplicants experiencing hardship or extenuating circumstances due to natural disaster or public health concerns in their local area that may affect their ability to satisfy application requirements may contact the Thornton Office of Admission at to explore possible accommodations. We cannot guarantee the review of any material received after December 1. Current USC students should follow the change/addition of major application process.Īll required materials must be submitted by December 1. Note: This information applies only to undergraduate woodwind and brass applicants.
USC does not accept applications for spring admission unless you are already a current USC student.
This section is for all first-year and transfer applicants from outside of USC applying to a Bachelor of Music (BM) Woodwind or Brass program for the fall semester.