Summer Start
What is Summer Start?The Summer Start Admission program is designed for a select group of high-achieving Computer Science students entering the Viterbi School of Engineering.
Students interested must submit their online application by the December 1, 2024 deadline.
Program Dates
Eligible Programs
MS in Computer Science
MS in CS (Data Science)
MS in CS (Artificial Intelligence)
Why summer?
Frequently Asked Questions
Coming Soon!Benefits of Summer Start
● Beginning your Master’s program with a smaller cohort of peers
● Graduate Career Readiness and 1:1 Career Advisement Sessions
● Arriving in Los Angeles up to three months in advance of the fall semesters will provide additional time to acclimate to USC
● Summer typically has fewer students arriving on campus
● Ability to secure accommodations ahead of the Fall semester students
● Possibility of finding paid on-campus student worker positions during the summer
Student Testimonials
Starting in the summer allows for a smoother transition into graduate school. The smaller class sizes during summer help in better interaction with professors and classmates, allowing me to build strong connections early on. It also gave me extra time to adapt to the academic environment, explore the campus, and settle into life in Los Angeles. By the time fall arrived, I was well-prepared and comfortable with my course load and surroundings.Krithika, summer 2024 student
Use the quieter summer term to familiarize yourself with the campus, libraries, labs, and other resources like career services or technical workshops.Udita, summer 2024 student
