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Master’s applicants must submit either a TOEFL iBT score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be sponsored. Official scores must be received directly from the testing service and date no earlier than 2 years (24 months) prior to the start of your intended first term at USC. If you are sending TOEFL scores, the institution code for USC is 4852 (no department code is required). If you are sending IELTS scores, please choose “University of Southern California, Graduate Programs” from the list of available institutions of where to send your scores on the day that you sit for your test. Please do not enter the name and contact information of your specific intended graduate department. USC will only accept electronic IELTS scores. Paper scores are not considered official.

Verification of a Prior Degree from an International Institution Some students may be admitted with the requirement to have their previous degree(s) verified. This must be done before the end of the student’s first semester. Failure to do so will result in the student being prohibited to register for their second semester. If you are admitted with an Activity Restriction (ADM40 or RNR40) on your record, you can find instructions for degree verification at Prior Degree Verification.